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NOAA Satellite Loop - Gulf of Mexico

Looping satellite photography of weather activity in the Gulf of Mexico region.

NOAA Satellite Loop - Western Atlantic

Looping satellite photography of weather activity in the Gulf of Mexico / Caribbean Sea region.

AccuWeather Hurricane Tracking Chart - Gulf

A Hurricane Tracking Chart for the Gulf of Mexico area provided by NOAA, in Adobe Acrobat format (.pdf).

NOAA Hurricane Tracking Chart - Atlantic Basin

A Hurricane Tracking Chart of the Atlantic Basin area provided by NOAA, in Adobe Acrobat format (.pdf).

Corpus Christi Storm Surge Inundation Map

AEP Texas Hurricane Primer Video

See what AEP Texas does to get ready for the hurricane season and the steps the company takes to restore power following a major storm. The 12-minute video also includes tips on what individuals should do to prepare in advance of a hurricane.

Federal Alliance for Safe Homes

An excellent resource on what you can do now to strengthen and protect your home from hurricanes.

Hurricane Alley

Those with an interest in the hurricane phenomenon will find much information regarding the most awesome of nature's storms.

Hurricanes for Kids

You can also learn what causes hurricanes, play games, read stories and become a Disaster Action Kid.

Hurricane Resources for Parents & Teachers

Hurricanes are fascinating to youngsters. They incorporate earth science, history, writing, art, math, geography and other school subjects.

NOAA Hurricane Research Division - FAQ

The terms "hurricane" and "typhoon" are regionally specific names for a strong "tropical cyclone".

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association

If your TWIA-insured property receives windstorm damage from a hurricane, please NOTIFY YOUR INSURANCE AGENT as soon as possible.

2009 Storm Names

Atlantic Basin and Eastern Pacific Basin storm names designated for the 2009 season by the NOAA.

Dale's Hurricane Guide Article

Residents that live in the Coastal Bend continue to be very lucky when it comes to hurricane activity.

Deadliest Hurricanes In The U.S. Since 1900

The deadliest hurricanes to hit the continental United States since 1900, listed by name or nickname, location, year, category and number of deaths.

Notable Hurricanes To Strike Texas Since 1900

Notable hurricanes that have affected Texas since 1900, with death and damage totals for Texas only.

Flooding and Tornadoes

Tropical storms can produce considerable flooding and damaging tornadoes well inland from the coast.

Hurricane Facts

A hurricane is a fierce storm with strong winds rotating around a moving center of low atmospheric pressure.

Important Tropical Terms

A list of tropical and hurricane-related terms that you should know to take appropriate action.

Interpreting And Using The NHC Forecast

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, FL is the official source for tropical cyclone advisories and forecasts and is responsible for issuing watches and warnings for the U.S.

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

Learn what the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is and what it means for a storm's strength.