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Science that Weathers the Storm: USGS Responds to Tropical Storm Hanna

USGS Scientific Efforts

The U.S. Geological Survey continues to mobilize equipment and personnel to gather the scientific data and information on the impact of Tropical Storm Hanna.

USGS scientists will be:

  • Collecting satellite imagery to assess the impact on wetlands, coasts, and changes in the elevation.
  • Collecting water samples to determine the water quality in areas where there has been significant salt water intrusion.
  • Marking and flagging high-water marks to document flooding and storm surge.
  • Repairing and replacing damaged streamgages to restore flood warning capabilities.
  • Collecting aerial photography and video to document the impact on the coast and wetlands.
  • Using airborne laser mapping systems (LIDAR) to quantify coastal changes.

Need more information? View the USGS list of public affairs and state contacts.

 

Monitoring Streamflow Conditions
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News Releases and Multimedia
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Real-Time Flood and High Flow Conditions
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NOAA: National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)

  • Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
    <br/> 000<br/> ABNT20 KNHC 042333<br/> TWOAT <br/> TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK<br/> NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL<br/> 800 PM EDT SAT JUL 4 2009<br/> <br/> FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO...<br/> <br/> THE SHOWER ACTIVITY ASSOCIATED WITH A NON-TROPICAL AREA OF LOW<br/> PRESSURE LOCATED ABOUT 800 MILES SOUTHWEST OF THE AZORES HAS BECOME <br/> DISORGANIZED. UPPER-LEVEL WINDS ARE NOT FAVORABLE FOR DEVELOPMENT.<br/> THERE IS A LOW CHANCE...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT...OF THIS SYSTEM<br/> BECOMING A TROPICAL OR SUBTROPICAL CYCLONE DURING THE NEXT 48<br/> HOURS.<br/> <br/> ELSEWHERE...TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE<br/> NEXT 48 HOURS.<br/> <br/> $$<br/> FORECASTER AVILA<br/> <br/>

  • There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
    No tropical cyclones as of Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:12:49 GMT


NOAA: National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)

  • East Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook
    <br/> 000<br/> ABPZ20 KNHC 042337<br/> TWOEP <br/> TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK<br/> NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL<br/> 500 PM PDT SAT JUL 4 2009<br/> <br/> FOR THE EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC...EAST OF 140 DEGREES WEST LONGITUDE..<br/> <br/> AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE LOCATED ABOUT 275 MILES SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF<br/> MANZANILLO MEXICO CONTINUES TO BECOME BETTER ORGANIZED...ALTHOUGH<br/> THE ASSOCIATED THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY REMAINS LIMITED AND NOT<br/> CONCENTRATED NEAR THE CENTER. UPPER-LEVEL WINDS ARE BECOMING MORE<br/> FAVORABLE FOR ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS<br/> AS THIS SYSTEM MOVES WEST-NORTHWESTWARD AROUND 10 MPH. THERE IS A<br/> MEDIUM CHANCE...30 TO 50 PERCENT...OF THIS SYSTEM BECOMING A<br/> TROPICAL CYCLONE DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS.<br/> <br/> ELSEWHERE...TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE<br/> NEXT 48 HOURS.<br/> <br/> $$<br/> FORECASTER BERG<br/> <br/>

  • There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
    No tropical cyclones as of Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:12:49 GMT


 

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State Contacts:

If you would like to know more specific information about USGS Tropical Storm Hanna response activities in your area, please contact the appropriate person listed below.

Public Affairs Contacts

Change in Emergency Call-in Procedures for USGS Employees

In the event employees are unable to contact their immediate supervisor, they should contact the USGS Emergency Call Center.

Contact information for the USGS Emergency Call Center
· Toll Free: (866) 854-8987
· TTY (hearing or speech impaired): (800) 725-7024
· Reporting via Internet: http://www.lexitelcom.com/USGS/EmployeeCalls.aspx

 

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