2017 Hurricane Awareness Tour at RDU

Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains Monday; Another Round of Hot to Excessively Hot Temperatures Coming to the Central and Western U.S.

Severe thunderstorms will be possible Monday across the northern and central Plains centered over Nebraska and South Dakota. Areas of damaging winds and sporadic hail will be possible. Another round of hot temperatures arrives Monday over the central and southern U.S. spreading into the Eastern U.S. by Independence Day. Excessive heat will begin to impact portions of California Tuesday. Read More >

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

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Speakers

The following speakers will be on hand to educate residents of vulnerable communities about hurricane preparedness, and will be available for questions and interviews:

Dr. Rick Knabb, Director, National Hurricane Center
Daniel Brown, Hurricane Specialist, National Hurricane Center
Dr. David Novak, Director, NOAA/NWS/Weather Prediction Center
Jason Franklin, Meteorologist-in-Charge, National Weather Service Raleigh
Michael Sprayberry, Director, NC DPS - Emergency Management
Hurricane Hunter crew members from the US Air Force and NOAA.
In addition, staff from local emergency management offices, non-profit organizations such as the American Red Cross, Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH), and personnel from the National Weather Service offices will be part of the team at each stop.

Event attendees are welcome to ask questions and engage the speakers about hurricane forecasting, preparedness and safety.