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Eastern Pacific EPAC Outlook is a short,
easy to read text which briefly
describes the overall tropical situation in the Atlantic Region.
It is issued
daily by the NHC/TPC only during the Atlantic hurricane season
unless
an unusual storm occurs outside of these dates. |
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Eastern Pacific EPAC Daily Discussion
is a detailed analysis of the weather
affecting tropical conditions in the Atlantic region. It is a
very detailed
discussion of the significant areas of disturbed weather and
their potential
for additional development. It is issued several times daily. |
TROPICAL
CYCLONE
ADVISORIES
WARNINGS |
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Every few hours, four warnings and/or
advisories are issued for each storm:
(1) Public Advisory...Short and easy to read. It is basic public
information.
(2) Forecast/Advisory...Detailed storm information including
winds and track.
(3) Discussion...Detailed discussion of storm conditions including
predictions.
As a storm approaches landfall, additional advisories are issued
more often. |
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Shortly after each new warning or advisory,
the NHC/TPC issues graphics.
(1) Current position and track..."Track" meaning where
the storm is now,
and the forcasted locations out in time for five or more dates
and times.
Several other NHC/TPC storm graphics are also issued, and are
displayed. |
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Satellites provide constant infrared
(heat) images and water-vapor images
of the full Atlantic region. During daylight hours, they also
provide visible
images. These satellite images are available any time of the
day...yearound. |
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Reconnaissance flights are made by Air
Force "Hurricane Hunters" and by
the Hurricane Research Division into Atlantic and Eastern Pacific
storms
and/or suspect areas. There may also be planned flights, outside
of the
hurricane season, under the National Winter Storms Operations
Plan. |