""These improvements empower communities to prepare earlier and more effectively for dangerous hazards from tropical storms and hurricanes," said Michael Brennan, director of NOAA's National Hurricane Center."
"The NHC's new 2026 forecast cone will now include tropical storms and hurricane watches and warnings for inland areas, in effect for the whole continental United States, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands."
"The additional information enables people in areas further inland to better understand and prepare for the dangers posed by hazardous winds associated with hurricanes and tropical storms."
The National Hurricane Center is updating its cone graphic for the 2026 hurricane season to include tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings for inland areas. This change aims to empower communities to prepare more effectively for hazards from tropical storms and hurricanes. The updates are necessary due to climate change, which is causing more extreme weather events. The new graphic will provide essential information without overwhelming users with excessive details, ensuring better understanding of risks associated with hurricanes and tropical storms.
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