Oct 5, 2024 · The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) has collected aerial damage assessment images in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Imagery is collected in specific areas by NOAA …

Once a tropical cyclone reaches maximum sustained winds of 74 miles per hour or higher, it is then classified as a hurricane, typhoon, or tropical cyclone, depending upon where the storm …

Historical Hurricane Tracks allows users to search by place name, storm name or year, or latitude and longitude points. With the search results, users can generate a map showing the track of …

From September 29 - October 3, the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) collected aerial damage assessment images in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Imagery was collected in specific areas …

The terms “hurricane” and “tropical cyclone” refer to the same kind of storm: a rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters and has …

In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy roared toward the mid-Atlantic coast. Even as the hurricane transitioned to a post-tropical cyclone, wind, waves, and storm surge wreaked havoc along the …

NOAA’s National Hurricane Center does not control the naming of tropical storms. Instead, there is a strict procedure established by the World Meteorological Organization.

During a hurricane warning, complete storm preparations and immediately leave the threatened area if directed by local officials. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions (sustained …

When a storm's maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, it is called a hurricane. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating, or category, based on a hurricane's …

Sep 13, 2024 · The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) is collecting aerial damage assessment images in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. Imagery is collected in specific areas by NOAA …