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The National Hurricane Center conducts a practical program of education and outreach on hazardous tropical weather for the public, educators, students, scientists, businesses, and government agencies. Increased awareness of hazardous tropical weather and its potential impacts are vital to the public and those emergency managers charged with safeguarding lives and property. NHC fulfills this responsibility through direct contact with these groups; formal and informal training; increased data availability; dissemination of scientific and other publications and feedback to effectively adapt to evolving needs.

Classes and Workshops

NHC Presentations

2024 Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities (L-311) Course

  1. Hurricane Basics (14 MB)
  2. NWS Products (15 MB)
  3. Forecast Uncertainty (23 MB)
  4. Making Better Decisions (10 MB)
  5. Student Guide (42 MB)

2023 Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities (L-311) Course

  1. Hurricane Basics (25 MB)
  2. NWS Products (7.5 MB)    Local NWS WFO Products (7.7 MB)
  3. Forecast Uncertainty (11 MB)
  4. Making Better Decisions (16 MB)

2023 Hurricane Readiness for Inland Communities (L-310) Course

  1. Hurricane Basics (21 MB)
  2. NWS Products (42 MB)
  3. Forecast Uncertainty (5.8 MB)
  4. Inland Hurricane Preparation in Practice (7.4 MB)

Publications & Data

Tropical Weather and Hurricane Learning Opportunities

Learning Opportunities for K-12 Students (Resources for Teachers)

Useful Documents

Storm Surge

Other NHC Outreach & Education Content


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