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Online Hurricane Resources

The following sites provide useful data during tropical activity:

National Data Buoy Center
This site provides recent marine data (wind speed, direction, gusts; wave heights; air temps; and atmospheric pressure) from buoys and other observation stations.

National Hurricane Center
The NHC Tropical Prediction Center offers a wealth of information, including data on aircraft reconnaissance, as well as the latest satellite data. The site also catalogs all bulletins.

FEMA Storm Watch
Find out what areas have received emergency disaster declarations and link to state emergency management offices.

NWS Hurricane Awareness
This site offers solid hurricane awareness and preparedness tips, plus links to many more resources.

Central Pacific Hurricane Center
This site tracks storms that have potential for affecting the Hawaiian islands.

Tropical Cyclone Center
Track typhoons past and present on this site, based in Hong Kong. Includes maps showing projected path of storms.

Hurricane Preparedness Week
History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. Learn your vulnerability and how to reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster.

Historical Hurricane Tracks

Integrated Ocean Observing System
OpenIOOS is a grass-roots partnership effort to support integration of the various activities involved in collection of observations and making predictions of the coastal environment, including contributions from federal agencies and research institutions.

National Warning System
A list of warnings for hurricanes and other weather events around the country.

American Red Cross
Get information on disaster relief initiatives and where to go to get help.

Energy Star Hurricane Help
Tips and resources for being energy efficient while rebuilding your battered home.

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    Detailed Forecast

    Severe Weather Team 9 Detailed Forecast By
    Katie Virtue
    Severe Weather Team Detailed Forecast by Katie Virtue.
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    Mecklenburg County

    Thin, high clouds are the first sign that rain is back in the forecast. The good news - you can enjoy dry weather today along with filtered sunshine. Clouds will thicken up on Sunday as the next storm heads our way. It won't be a wash-out, but keep the umbrella handy as afternoon showers dampen the region.

    Today: Sunshine will be filtered by high clouds, with afternoon temperatures reaching the low 60s.
    Sunday: Showers will move in from south to north. Cloudy and cool with highs barely reaching 50.
    Monday: Clouds hang on along with a few early showers. Highs in the 50s.
    Tuesday: Partly sunny with highs in the low 60s.
    Wednesday: Great travel weather for Thanksgiving, with plenty of sun and highs warming to the mid 60s.

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