Hurricane Stories

NHC analysis adds 1 tropical storm to season total
The National Hurricane Center revised the status and strength of a couple of tropical systems in the final days of the 2011 hurricane season.
Sean to start losing tropical characteristics
Tropical Storm Sean remains strong in the western Atlantic, but is entering a general transition phase into a post-tropical storm system.
Rina's strength gone; tropical moisture remains
Rina has lost its definition and has become a remnant low in the northwestern Caribbean Sea.

WTXL ABC 27HD Hurricane Center

Being storm-ready on the water
Tips on how to keep your boat and other marine interests safe and secure.
Surviving after the storm
Advice on how to cope with a hurricane's aftermath and how to survive and recover.
Prepping pets before a storm
Pets need extra care before and during a hurricane situation.
Family Disaster Plan
Let us help you develop a plan of action you and your family will take when a tropical system threatens.
Atlantic basin hurricane names for 2011
Atlantic basin hurricane names for 2011
Designated Red Cross shelters
Find the nearest Red Cross shelter available for you in an emergency situation.
Hurricane definitions and advisory terms
Hurricane definitions and terms you should know
Area emergency management websites
Links to websites for all area county emergency management departments
Hurricane-related Twitter pages
Get the tweets you need when tropical weather approaches.
Connect with the WTXL ABC 27 Storm Team
Find out all the different ways of getting updates from your ABC 27 Storm Team!
Evacuation Zones and Routes
Know your zone and your route by using these official evacuation zone maps for the Big Bend region.
Weather Data links
Are you a weather enthusiast? Check out these links from the National Hurricane Center to satisfy your curiosity!
Government agencies contact information
Print these contact documents for various federal, Florida, and Georgia government agencies and keep them in a safe place so you can find it should you need them.
Hurricane Preparedness Links
Click here for links and information about what you need to prepare you and your family for a hurricane.
Hurricane 2011

StormWise Advice with Casanova Nurse

Learn about important aspects and terms related to the hurricane season and how you can be ready and "storm-wise" with these videos from Chief Meteorologist Casanova Nurse.




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