Hurricane Forecasts

8/18/2019 (Permalink)

As we move forward in to Spring and Summer, hurricanes are at the forefront of our thinking her along the Gulf Coast. At SERVPRO of Mobile County, we stress the importance of preparing for disaster before it strikes, but how do weather experts exactly predict those disasters?  The NHC (National Hurricane Center) is responsible for predicting the formation and intensity of storms in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific basins around North America.  They predict storms based on data from a variety of resources including satellites, reconnaissance aircraft, ships, radars, buoys and other land-based platforms. Once a hurricane becomes a threat to land, it is monitored U. S. Air Force and NOAA hurricane aircraft.  These forecasts are important to help those in the storm’s potential path make preparations and evacuations if necessary.  For more information on how you can be Ready for Whatever Happens® click here to be taken to the official National Preparedness website.