STORMPULSE 2010 HURRICANE SEASON TRACKING MAP

 

 

 

Powered by storm-tracking software from Stormpulse.com.

 

 

 

Tropical Weather Outlook (Outlook from National Hurricane Center)

 

This graphic is the total number of hurricane strikes for the Eastern Gulf (Click on image for larger view)

Historical Hurricane Tracks National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration   Click on the link above to view historical hurricane tracks NOAA's Coastal Services Center maintains a detailed online interactive mapping tool called Historical Hurricane Tracks. It offers users the ability to search and display Atlantic Basin and East-Central Pacific Basin tropical cyclone data. The information can also be downloaded in widely-used GIS data formats. When you visit the Historical Hurricane Tracks, the left side bar allows you to query storms by their Name, ZIP code, Place Name, etc. You can build your custom query for the storm that interests you. Once you get the resultant page of storm data, you can click the "extract tool" (the icon looks like an arrow pointing to a disk drive). Then you can then go to the left side bar and choose the data you wish to download (such as storm tracks for the Atlantic or Pacific Basins, metadata, etc). Please note that the link provided above will not contain data for the current season until the storms have had their entire datasets analyzed. For example, the 2007 season should be online by early 2008. You might try clicking "Resource Links" on the left side bar to view current hurricane and tropical storm information.

 

 

Likely Formation Areas by Month

 

 

NHC EXPERIMENTAL GRAPHICAL TROPICAL WEATHER

This is an interesting graphic. You can roll your mouse over the highlighted area for more info. You can also view the eastern Pacific storms or suspect areas.

 

 

COMPLETE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS RESOURCE GUIDE

There are many potential emergencies and disasters that one may be forced to deal with at some time in their lives. Whether or not those disasters produce dire consequences may rely on the preparation and plans of those affected. Global weather patterns and changes have increased the frequency and magnitude of disasters such as blizzards, hurricanes, and floods. Many areas are prone to certain kinds of disasters, and it is important for families to learn about the environment in which they live. Awareness and preparedness greatly increase the possibility of survival from many disasters. Read More... (Click on Emergency Preparedness on the top) Courtesy of homeinsurance.org

 

BE PREPARED

"Preventing the loss of life and minimizing the damage to property from hurricanes are responsibilities that are shared by all."

Throughout this Web site, information has been provided regarding actions that you can take based on specific hurricane hazards. The most important thing that you can do is to be informed and prepared. Disaster prevention includes both being prepared as well as reducing damages (mitigation).

Disaster Prevention should include:

• Developing a Family Plan
• Creating a Disaster Supply Kit
• Having a Place to Go
• Securing your Home
• Having a Pet Plan

One of the most important decisions you will have to make is "Should I Evacuate?"

If you are asked to evacuate, you should do so without delay. But unless you live in a coastal or low-lying area, an area that floods frequently, or in manufactured housing, it is unlikely that emergency managers will ask you to evacuate. That means that it is important for you and your family to HAVE A PLAN that makes you as safe as possible in your home.

Disaster prevention includes modifying your home to strengthen it against storms so that you can be as safe as possible. It also includes having the supplies on hand to weather the storm. The suggestions provided here are only guides. You should use common sense in your disaster prevention.

• DEVELOP A FAMILY PLAN - Your family's plan should be based on your vulnerability to the Hurricane Hazards. You should keep a written plan and share your plan with other friends or family.
• CREATE A DISASTER SUPPLY KIT - There are certain items you need to have regardless of where you ride out a hurricane. The disaster supply kit is a useful tool when you evacuate as well as making you as safe as possible in your home.
• SECURE YOUR HOME - There are things that you can do to make your home more secure and able to withstand stronger storms.
• ONLINE VULNERABILITY INFO - There are web sites that can give you information about your communities vulnerability to specific hazards. These include hurricanes as well as other weather related hazards.

GUIDE TO PET DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR RENTERS AND HOMEOWNERS

Disasters can strike at any given moment in life, and usually, people can never expect when these disasters are going to happen. Disasters that can strike include such massive calamities like earthquakes, fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and landslides. While many people mostly focus on the people in their families and taking care of them during disasters, pets are seen by many as members of the family also. As such, disaster preparations need to include planning for pets, too.

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OTHER HELPFUL LINKS

http://www.ready.gov/ - Provides helpful information to best prepare you, your family, and businesses in the event of a disaster.

http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/hu_season.shtm - Comprehensive site with helpful links such as applying for disaster assistance, building a safe room in your home, and common weather terms used during hurricane season.

 

www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes - Key facts about hurricane readiness and recovery including whether ! or not water is safe for drinking, and how best to prevent injures during and after a storm.

www.srh.noaa.gov/mfl/newpage/hurricanes.html - Thorough preparation checklist (i.e. What to know before a storm, and what to know once one hits).

 

 

GLOBAL WEATHER OSCILLATIONS, INC. (Ocala, FL)

 

Global Warming - Natural Global Warming Episodes. Read, then make up your mind.

 

 

CITRUS COUNTY FLORIDA NETWORK

We provide information about anything Citrus County related including a county business directory.

 

CONTACT ME

If you have any comments or questions please feel free to email me. I'll try to answer you as time allows.

For updated information when I do not issue local advisories, please visit the sites I have provided with the links at the top.