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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
    John Ahrens
    Meteorologist John Ahrens
    Meteorologist Profile

    Mecklenburg County

    Winter 2010 Makes History in Charlotte!

    Stubborn clouds refuse to let go of their control over Carolina skies. This will keep our weather gloomy and cool for this time of year on Wednesday. After that, it looks like we're in for a reprieve and we'll start a warming trend. If those clouds make you frown now, just think: in a few days we'll be in the 70s!

    This evening: Mostly cloudy skies. It won't be as cold as last night but still down to around 40.
    Tomorrow: Gloomy and cool with highs around 60.
    Thursday: Clouds will try to gain a foothold once again but sunshine should win as the day goes on. Highs in the middle 60s.
    Friday: A real diamond: sunny and warm in the 70s.
    Saturday: A fantastic afternoon with clouds roaming in late from our next storm. Once again, we'll be in the 70s!
    Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures in the middle 60s.

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