MHX Tropical Cyclone Tornado Warning Improvement Project
Tropical cyclone (TC) tornadoes pose a unique threat to local communities, whether they occur along the coast or further inland. The rapid nature by which these tornadoes form and the dynamic atmosphere in which they develop differs from those found in supercells. TC tornadoes are extremely common in eastern North Carolina, posing a threat to life and property that is exceptionally difficult to forecast, often resulting in little or no lead time on tornado warnings, or worse, missed events. The MHX Tropical Cyclone Tornado Warning Improvement Project attempts to tackle this issue head-on by recognizing radar features unique to TC tornadoes and highlighting their occurrences local event reviews that are then cataloged by subject matter so forecasters can more easily recognize these patterns in the future.
Tropical Social Media Guide
When an impactful tropical system hits, operations at a forecast office swings into high gear. The MHX Tropical Social Media Guide aims to reduce the time forecasters spend to find an actionable social media graphic to help the public adequately prepare for imminent impacts by organizing the plethora of preparedness graphics available for use across numerous public sources, including NWS, FEMA, CDC, and ReadyNC.
Michael J. Lee 