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Hurricane, Typhoon & Tropical Cyclone Strike Probabilities
 Entry ID: Tropical_Storm_Probabilities

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Summary
Abstract: It is possible to display the strike probabilities of a hurricane, typhoon, or
a tropical cyclone. Users can click on a location or submit a latitude and
longitude (or a comma seperated list of latitudes and longitudes) or submit a
ZIP code (U.S. only).

Please be patient: the probability calculation can be slow. You must use a
browser capable of displaying tables to view the strike ... View entire text
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Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION
Description: More information on tropical storms can be found here.
Service Citation
Originators: Tom Metcalf
Title: Hurricane, Typhoon & Tropical Cyclone Strike Probabilities
Provider: University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy
URL: http://www.solar.ifa.hawaii.edu/Tropical/StrikeProb.html
Service Keywords
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORIES >WEATHER/CLIMATE ADVISORIES >SEVERE WEATHER Parameter Definition
HAZARDS MANAGEMENT >HAZARDS PLANNING Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA >CYCLONES Parameter Definition
ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA >HURRICANES Parameter Definition
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ISO Topic Category
CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE
Use Constraints You must use a browser capable of displaying tables to view the strike
probabilities.
Service Provider
UHI/IA/SOLAR > Solar Group, Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://www.solar.ifa.hawaii.edu/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: TOM METCALF
Phone: 808-956-8312
Fax: 808-988-2790
Email: metcalf at akala.ifa.hawaii.edu
Contact Address:
Institute for Astronomy
2680 Woodlawn Drive
City: Honolulu
Province or State: Hawaii
Postal Code: 96822-1897
Country: USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: Online
Fees: None
Personnel
TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2003-04-29
SERF Last Revision Date: 2003-05-02
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