Changes this year to the hurricane “cone of uncertainty” will make it easier to understand inland risks, as well as where the ...

After two years of testing, the National Hurricane Center’s cone of uncertainty will have updated graphical elements for the ...

The 2026 hurricane cone of uncertainty will feature a handful of new graphical elements, the National Hurricane Center recently revealed. Why it matters: The cone projects the storm's path and ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Category 5 Hurricane Melissa made landfall near New Hope, Jamaica, as one of the strongest storms on record for the Atlantic Basin. At landfall, Melissa had maximum sustained winds of ...

If you're a Florida resident — or anyone living in a hurricane-prone area — chances are you're very familiar with the cone of probability, sometimes called the "cone of death." Issued by the National ...

A big change is coming to how we track hurricanes.The National Hurricane Center is updating its famous “cone of uncertainty” for the 2026 hurricane season—and it could make a real difference for ...

The new operational forecast cone was first launched in 2024 and used experimentally during the 2024 and 2025 hurricane seasons. It also uses a single shading for the entire five-day outlook cone and ...

Use trusted sources for hurricane information and forecasts. Do you understand the various watches and warnings and what you ...

As part of a suite of product improvements for the 2026 hurricane season [PDF], NOAA’s National Hurricane Center (NHC) is implementing two new tropical products and services: a new operational ...