Measuring hurricane strength from wind to waves and satellite
Dr. Steve Lyons explains how hurricane strength is defined and measured. He details the official 10 meter one minute wind standard, the challenges of data void oceans, and methods from Dvorak satellite analysis to SFMR radar and dropsondes. He notes extrapolation errors and the value of satellite estimates for land impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean Sea
Gulf of Mexico
U.S
National Hurricane Center
Vernon Dvorak
Air Force
Hurricane Hunter
Ocean
Disaster supply checklist for prolonged emergency stay
A practical list outlines essentials for water food and infant or elderly needs. Include nonperishable foods, juices, snacks, baby and medical items, hygiene and paper goods, lighting radios and chargers, cash cards and documents in waterproof containers, clothing, tools, vehicle fuel, pet care, and identification.
Emergency management and hurricane resources list
A compiled directory of agencies and websites for hurricane preparedness and response. Includes Broward Emergency Management Office Citizens Property Insurance FEMA NOAA NHC NOAANWS South Florida Weather Service and related educational and research links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broward Emergency Management Office
Broward.org
National Weather Service
South Florida
Srh
Noaa.gov
Mfl
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Steve Lyons
Ueme
Napraty
Www
Chamorrobible.org
Coundlake
Aiken
Sarah Derr
Noaa Weather
America
Citizens Property Insurance
Citizensfla.com
Federal Alliance For Home Safety
Flash.org
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Fema. Gov
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Nasa.gov
Nhe
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Csp
Jsp
Weather Underground
Jeff Masters
Wunderground.com
Weather.com
Howstuffworks. Com
University Corporation For Atmospheric Research
Comet
Ucar
Chester Nieland
Abbeville Avenue
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