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Record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season draws to an end

November 24, 2020

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This image from NOAA's GOES-16 satellite on September 14, 2020, shows five tropical systems spinning in the Atlantic basin at one time. From left to right: Hurricane Sally in the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Paulette east of the Carolinas, the remnants of Tropical Storm Rene in the central Atlantic, and Tropical Storms Teddy and Vicky in the eastern Atlantic. A total of 10 named storms formed in September 2020 — the most for any month on record.

Aerial images of Hurricane Zeta damage now available

October 30, 2020

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NOAA satellite imagery of Hurricane Zeta as it made landfall in southeastern Louisiana, near Cocodrie, the afternoon of October 28, 2020.

NOAA survey teams respond to Hurricane Delta

October 15, 2020

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October 13, 2020: Launch Boat 2904 from the NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson conducts a hydrographic survey of the Calcasieu Ship Channel in Louisiana to search for navigational hazards after Hurricane Delta came through the area. An offshore oil platform in the background.

Aerial images of Hurricane Delta damage available online

October 11, 2020

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A NOAA aerial image from a Hurricane Delta damage assessment overflight taken October 10, 2020, west of Lake Charles Regional Airport in Louisiana.

#Delta: The latest storm forecasts, imagery and more

October 6, 2020

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Storm approaching Gulf of Mexico beach

Aerial images of damage from Hurricane Sally now available

September 21, 2020

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A September 18, 2020, aerial image (zoomed-in), taken by NOAA aircraft, of the area west of Shelby Lake, Gulf Shores, Alabama (near SR-182) just days after Hurricane Sally swept through.

#Sally: The latest storm forecasts, imagery and more

September 13, 2020

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Storm clouds approaching the beach

Aerial images of damage from Hurricane Laura now available online

August 29, 2020

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Aerial image from NOAA damage assessment flight over the area near Holly Beach, Louisiana. NOAA's King Air is surveying damage from Hurricane Laura. Image taken August 28, 2020.

#Laura: The latest storm forecasts, images and resources

August 22, 2020

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Storm clouds approaching the beach

Upcoming satellite mission will improve hurricane forecasts and climate science

August 14, 2020

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Artist rendering of the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite

'Extremely active' hurricane season possible for Atlantic Basin

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A visible NOAA GOES-16 satellite image of Hurricane Isaias as it approached the U.S. East Coast at 7:46 p.m. ET, August 3, 2020.

NOAA to issue updated 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

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A visible satellite image of Hurricane Hanna from NOAA's GOES-16 (GOES East) satellite from 10:40 am CDT on July 25, 2020

#Isaias: Get the latest storm forecast, images and resources

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A NOAA GOES-East satellite image of Hurricane Isaias in the Atlantic, captured on July 31, 2020.

NOAA to announce 2020 Atlantic hurricane season outlook on May 21

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Hurricane emergency route sign.

Study: Climate change has been influencing where tropical cyclones rage

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During one of the most active Atlantic hurricane seasons in recent years, three simultaneous hurricanes were captured by the Suomi-NPP satellite on September 8, 2017. The appearance of Katia (left), Irma (center), and Jose (right) was the first such occurrence since 2010. All three hurricanes were threatening land at the time.

Active 2019 Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end

November 26, 2019

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NOAA's GOES-East satellite captured these three hurricanes in the Gulf and Atlantic waters on September 3, 2019: From left to right we have Fernand, Dorian and Gabrielle. The season tallied 18 named storms, ending with Sebastien.

From hurricanes to seal pups: 4 ways research drones are helping scientists

November 12, 2019

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An aerial photo of northern fur seals and Steller sea lions captured by the APH-28 hexacopter drone during August 2019 research surveys on Bogoslof Island, Alaska, an active volcano.

NOAA storm surge scientist awarded Service to America medal

October 16, 2019

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Waves on top of a hurricane's storm surge can worsen the destructive power of the ocean. NOAA's Jamie Rhome was instrumental in leading the development of storm-surge forecast products implemented in recent years to inform the public and vital constituencies about the risk of storm surge.

NOAA sees fifth Hurricane Humberto through a high-powered lens

September 17, 2019

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Hurricane Humberto, as captured by a NOAA satellite September 15, 2019.

The 2004 Atlantic hurricane season: A look from above

September 10, 2019

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NOAA’s GOES-12 satellite captured this image of Hurricane Ivan just before landfall along the northern Gulf of Mexico coast on Sept. 16, 2004

Your one-stop page for #Dorian web, imagery and social media resources

August 30, 2019

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NOAA's GOES-East image of Hurricane Dorian on Aug. 30, 2019

4 hurricanes in 6 weeks? It happened to one state in 2004.

August 26, 2019

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Waves on top of a hurricane's storm surge can worsen the destructive power of the ocean. NOAA's Jamie Rhome was instrumental in leading the development of storm-surge forecast products implemented in recent years to inform the public and vital constituencies about the risk of storm surge.

Assessing Barry's damage to coastal communities from the air

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NOAA's GOES-East captured this image of Tropical Storm Barry as it approached the Louisana coast on July 12, 2019

Find out how #Barry may affect your local weather

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NOAA's GOES-East image of Potential Tropical Cyclone Two on July 10, 2019

Robots probe ocean depths in mission to fine-tune hurricane forecasts

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A NOAA ocean glider, seen in waters off the coast of Puerto Rico in July 2018. These robotic, unmanned gliders are equipped with sensors to measure the salt content (salinity) and temperature as they move through the ocean at different depths. The gliders, which can operate in hurricane conditions, collect data during dives down to a half mile below the sea surface, and transmit the data to satellites when they surface.

NOAA Fisheries Director Chris Oliver has seen hurricanes from land, sea, and sky

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A satellite image of Hurricane Maria, September 19, 2017.

Podcast: Autonomous technology helps predict hurricane intensity

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Getting ready for the Atlantic hurricane season

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More than 2500 students in the 4th and 5 grade took a tour of the NOAA WD-3D Orion Aircraft and met the crews who fly into the storms. The kids will take that information home to see if their families are ready for hurricanes. May 9, 2019.

Warming may increase the risk of rapidly intensifying hurricanes along the East Coast

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GOES-East satellite image of Hurricane Florence making landfall at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina on Sept. 14, 2018

NOAA predicts near-normal 2019 Atlantic hurricane season

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Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida on October 10, 2018. With winds as high as 160 mph, the Category 5 storm slammed coastal towns in the area, leveling buildings and structures, flooding streets and leaving a trail of destruction.

NOAA predicts above-normal 2019 hurricane season in the central Pacific

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This NOAA GOES-15 satellite image shows Hurricane Lane positioned about 300 miles south of Hawaii's Big Island at 2 p.m. ET on August 22, 2018.

Are hurricanes and tropical cyclones moving at a more leisurely pace?

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Members of the South Carolina's Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (SC-HART) perform rescue operations in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 31, 2017, after Hurricane Harvey.

NOAA will issue its 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Outlook on May 23

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NOAA's GOES-East captured this image of Hurricane Michael as it came ashore near Mexico Beach, Florida on Oct. 10, 2018. According to the National Hurricane Center, Michael intensified before landfall with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph, heavy rainfall, and deadly storm surge.

Storm surge, the deadliest threat from tropical cyclones

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Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida on October 10, 2018. The category 5 hurricane came ashore with 160 mph winds and strong storm surge.

Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 5-11, 2019

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