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Public Lecture: "Inside the Eye: Improving Hurricane Forecasts"
Annual Charles and Marie Fish Lecture"Inside the Eye: Improving Hurricane Forecasts," a public lecture by Dr. Chris Landsea
Inside the Eye: Improving Hurricane Forecasts
Dr. Christopher Landsea
Science and Operations Officer, National Hurricane Center
May 3
12:00 pm
Corless Auditorium
URI Narragansett Bay Campus
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The National Hurricane Center issues analyses, forecasts, and warnings over large parts of the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and in support of many nearby countries. Advances in observational capabilities, operational numerical weather prediction, and forecaster tools and support systems over the past 15–20 years enables the center to make more accurate forecasts, extend forecast lead times, and provide new products and services. Important limitations, however, persist. Dr. Landsea’s lecture will address the current workings and state of the nation’s hurricane warning program, and highlight recent improvements and the enabling science and technology. It concludes with a look ahead at opportunities to address challenges.
The lecture is free and open to the public. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Call the URI Office of Marine Programs for information or directions, 401-874-6211.
