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This map shows the tracks of all tropical cyclones which formed worldwide from 1985 to 2005. The map was created with the WPTC track map generator by Nilfanion.. The track map generator program generates a track map from the NHC HURDAT data, [A 1] or from Automated Tropical Cyclone Forecast (ATCF) B-deck data files (commonly referred to as "best track" files).
A screenshot of the WPTC track maker under Cygwin, along with a sample output file. This page documents usage of the WikiProject Tropical cyclones track maker using Cygwin on a Windows computer. This guide is intended for those who are relatively inexperienced with the command line but still want to create their own track maps.
Hurricanes in the Central Pacific (140° W to 180 ° W) generally travel from east to west, however, some including Hurricanes Iwa (1982) and Iniki (1992) track in a northerly direction. The islands of Hawaii, with Kauai as the notable exception, appear to be remarkably immune from direct hurricane hits. The USGS states that "more commonly ...
About 1,260 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii, Hurricane Gilma is expected to keep heading west-northwestward with increased forward speed on Tuesday evening, forecasters said. The storm was moving west ...
Storm tracker: National Hurricane Center tracking Tropical Storm Kirk, 4 other systems Gabe Hauari and Doyle Rice, USA TODAY Updated October 3, 2024 at 8:25 AM
The storm will remain a "major" hurricane on Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center's public advisory. It reached Category 3 status on Thursday when wind speeds were steady at 120 ...
Some agencies provide track storms in their immediate vicinity, [42] while others cover entire ocean basins. One can choose to track one storm per map, use the map until the table is filled, or use one map per season. Some tracking charts have important contact information in case of an emergency or to locate nearby hurricane shelters. [9]
What is a hurricane forecast cone? The NHC uses a graphic for tracking major storms called a forecast cone. The cone, also known as the cone of concern or the cone of uncertainty, tracks the ...