The National Hurricane Center has already announced more than a few changes it’s making for the upcoming hurricane season, like updating its “cone of uncertainty” and providing an earlier window to ...

“Overall, hurricane track forecasts are gradually improving, meaning that in general, there is less uncertainty where a storm will track now than there was a couple decades ago,” wrote Brian McNoldy, ...

Extended forecast window: The National Hurricane Center will be able to issue PTC advisories up to 72 hours before anticipated impacts ... New rip current risk map will highlight dangerous ...

In prior years, the map showed watches and warnings issued ... The storm surge forecasts will be issued up to 72 hours before hurricane impacts are expected.. We will provide daily tropical ...

Extended forecast window: The National Hurricane Center will be able to issue PTC advisories up to 72 hours before anticipated impacts ... New rip current risk map will highlight dangerous ...

This graphic, from Hurricane Helene in 2024, indicated dangerous threats in inland areas. (Courtesy NHC) The “cone of uncertainty” map that the National Hurricane Center uses to communicate ...

The "cone of uncertainty" gets a couple of changes in 2025: with a new symbol and a narrower cone reflecting improving accuracy predictions.