Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
The hurricane season begins each year on June 1, and lasts through November 30.
During the season, we'll post images, animations, and relevant information
about active storms.
There is an extended range forecast
available from Profs. Klotzbach and Gray at Colorado State University.
We also work with the Office of Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) during storm events which threaten
the Louisiana coast.
Here are some links to explore from past seasons:
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2008 Hurricane Season
Check here for the latest information on the 2008 Atlantic Tropical storm season.
Current Tropical Activity
Active Tropical Storms
Hurricane (Category 1) DOLLY
Significant Tropical Waves
2008 Hurricane Tracking Map (Front, Back)
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Atlantic and Tropics
Current conditions are monitored with a variety of views of the Atlantic Ocean, tropics, and Gulf of Mexico.
InfraRed Loop Water Vapor Loop
Other Atmospheric Views
GOES IR Loop of Gulf of Mexico
GOES Water Vapor Loop of Gulf and Caribbean
More Real-time GOES Atmospheric Products
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Gulf of Mexico Sea Surface temperatures and location of Loop Current waters affecting recent strong hurricane crossing
 
Hurricane Katrina Hurricane Rita
 
Hurricane Ivan Hurricane Wilma
Warm water provided by the Loop Current plays a role in the strengthening of hurricanes as they traverse the Gulf of Mexico. For more informationon the Loop current visit our research page.
For information concerning the effects hurricanes have on the Loop Current, read Dr. Nan Walker's recent work on cold-core cyclones in the Gulf of Mexico here.
Related Links
Tropical Cyclone Winds - Univ of Wisconsin Madison
CCAR Real Time Altimetry Data
Tropical Cyclone Heat Potential
NDBC Buoy Archive
National Weather Service
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