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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.

Detailed Forecast

3 - Day Forecast
Thu
Clear
57
Fri
Clear
48
Sat
Clear
55
Severe Weather Team 2
Karen Minton
Karen Minton, AMS Certified Meteorologist, morning and noon.
More Details

North Fulton County
From Meteorologist Karen Minton

We get a break from the very cold air for at least a day. Temperatures will rise to near 60. There is a Fire Weather Watch for Friday. That means that conditions are right for a high fire danger. Soil moisture will be low, and relative humidity will be very low. Next chance of rain isn't until Monday.

Today: Sunny. NW winds 5-15 mph. Highs in the upper 50s to near 60.

Friday: Sunny and Windy. Lows in the upper 20s to low 30s. Highs in the mid to upper 40s.

Saturday: Sunny. Lows in the mid 20s; Highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s.

Sunday: Sunny. Lows in the upper 20s and low 30s. Highs in the upper 50s.

Monday: Mostly Cloudy, a few showers. Lows in the upper 30s; highs in the upper 50s.

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