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NHC has completed its post-analysis and Tropical Cyclone Report for Hurricane #Melissa. Melissa, one of the strongest hurricanes on record in the Atlantic basin, reached category 5 intensity (on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale) with a minimum central pressure of 892 mb and brought catastrophic wind and storm surge impacts to portions of western Jamaica. Melissa’s slow motion also produced heavy rainfall and catastrophic flood impacts across portions of the Greater Antilles. As of the release of the report, Melissa is responsible for 95 fatalities. The report is available at All reports for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season can be found at
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Now is the time of year we begin monitoring "tropical waves" that move off the west coast of Africa over the Atlantic Ocean. Tropical waves can develop into tropical cyclones if conditions are just right. Fortunately, we are not expecting tropical cyclone development over the Atlantic for the next 7 days:
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The National Hurricane Center is debuting an updated tropical cyclone forecast track cone for the 2026 hurricane, which includes U.S. inland watches and warnings and uses a single transparent shade for the entire 5-day forecast. In this video, NHC Warning Coordination Meteorologist Robbie Berg and Senior Hurricane Specialist John Cangialosi explain how the cone is created, and what it can and cannot tell you about a hurricane forecast. For more information on the forecast track cone and other 2026 product updates, please visit Video credits: Lisa Bucci, Cassandra Mora, and Maria Torres
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Every day this week, NHC is posting a series of videos explaining how we make and communicate tropical cyclone forecasts. In part 1 of NHC's Forecast Process video series, NHC Senior Hurricane Specialist John Cangialosi and Hurricane Specialist Larry Kelly show how NHC analyzes the current position, current intensity, and current size of a tropical cyclone. This week's videos can also be accessed via our YouTube channel at the following playlist:
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September 10 is the climatological peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. It's been relatively quiet in the tropics lately, but in this video, Senior Hurricane Specialist Brad Reinhart and Hurricane Specialist Andrew Hagen explain how 60% of activity typically occurs after September 10, and that our attention starts to turn toward the western part of the basin as we head into late September and October.
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NHC Tropical Weather Outlook (Fri, Oct 17, 2025) NHC Senior Hurricane Specialist Jack Beven and Meteorologist Matt Onderlinde discuss the development potential of a tropical wave that is expected to move into the Caribbean Sea early next week. Be sure to visit for the latest tropical weather info.
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Hurricane Katrina 20th Anniversary: Advancements in Storm Surge Forecasting (Part 5 of 5) Today, August 29, is the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall along the U.S. Gulf coast and devastating the coasts of Mississippi and southeastern Louisiana. A lot has changed since 2005. In this video, Storm Surge Specialist Cassandra Mora talks about the advancements NHC has made since Hurricane Katrina in forecasting and communicating the risk of storm surge from hurricanes and tropical storms. Filming/Editing Credits: Cassandra Mora and Lisa Bucci Hurricane Katrina 20th Anniversary Playlist:
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August 4: Warning Coordination Meteorologist Robbie Berg gives an update on what's going on in the tropics across the Atlantic, including Tropical Storm Dexter, a tropical wave moving off the coast of Africa, and another area of disturbed weather that NHC will be monitoring later this week off the southeastern coast of the United States. Monitor and for the latest tropical weather information.
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Friday, August 29 is the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall along the U.S. Gulf coast and devastating the coasts of Mississippi and southeastern Louisiana. A lot has changed since 2005. In this video, NHC Warning Coordination Meteorologist Robbie Berg talks about some of the advancements made in hurricane forecasting and communication from NHC since that time. Be on the lookout all week as we highlight some of the improvements made in tropical cyclone genesis, track, intensity, and storm surge forecasting since Hurricane Katrina. Filming/Editing Credit: Cassandra Mora and Lisa Bucci
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