“Overall, hurricane track forecasts are gradually improving, meaning that in general, there is less uncertainty where a storm ...

Warnings on cone graphics: The cone of uncertainty graphics from the National Hurricane Center will continue to emphasize ...

For a depiction of areas at risk, please see the National Weather Service Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphic, available at hurricanes.gov. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are ...

One problem is that the cone graphic, even the new one, only depicts the threat of strong winds. But for many storms the threat of coastal flooding from storm surge — the rise in ocean water ...

The experimental graphic will come out about 30 minutes ... these advisories were given two days in advance of anticipated arrival of storm surge or tropical-storm-force winds.