National Hurricane Center

[Derek Ortt]

last place is NYC because if NYC gets hit, its gone as that city is far more surge prone than is Mississippi

[Recurve]

Why not Chicago?
I'm glad the NHC is where it is, but it would also make sense to have it someplace where it would never be subject to hurricane damage, right?

[Ixolib]

last place is NYC because if NYC gets hit, its gone as that city is far more surge prone than is Mississippi

Far more??? Why?

[MGC]

The location of the NHC is fine where it is. There is a backup facility in Maryland I believe. The storm prediction center is located in Norman, Oklahoma which is in the heart of tornado alley.....MGC

[Audrey2Katrina]

I seem to recall when there were more than one Hurricane tracking centers. At one time, the office that monitored everything operated out of Miami until it crossed the 80th meridian, (or was it 85?) Anyway, at that point the New Orleans office took over.
I don't know that I'd favor completely moving it from Miami, as it is right there in the proximity of the action; equally I feel a safer more interior "branch office" if you will, located somewhere more inland isn't a bad idea, where data could still be gathered, collated, analyzed etc. etc. should anything happen to incapacitate the Miami office. Houston would be a logical place as it is far less prone to surge than New Orleans; but I also like the Chicago suggestion. It's a safe bet that no tropical weather will incapacitate the big Windy when it would be needed.
Anyway, that's my 2 cents for what it's worth.

A2K

[MGC]

NYC? When was the last time NYC was destroyed by a hurricane? Has it ever been since the Duch bought Manhatten?. Sure it MAY be vunerable to a one thousand year storm.......MGC

[Margie]

There is no need; HPC is the backup.

[senorpepr]

There is no need; HPC is the backup.

JTWC also provides additional backup.

[wxmann_91]

last place is NYC because if NYC gets hit, its gone as that city is far more surge prone than is Mississippi

Far more??? Why?

Shelf just as shallow and a surge would funnel right through Lower Bay, The Narrows, New York Bay, Neward Bay, and the Hudson and East Rivers. Notice the right angle formed by New Jersey and Long Island - that acts to funnel in surge even more. A Cat 1 in that location can produce a 15-20 ft surge.

[Brent]

I think if it ever were to move... it needs to stay in a hurricane prone area. We don't want the SPC in Alaska now do we?

[DoctorHurricane2003]

If Miami was completely destroyed and hypothetically, if it was up to me to choose a new location....I would choose Charlotte, NC. They need more stuff there anyways.

[Ixolib]

last place is NYC because if NYC gets hit, its gone as that city is far more surge prone than is Mississippi

Far more??? Why?

Shelf just as shallow and a surge would funnel right through Lower Bay, The Narrows, New York Bay, Neward Bay, and the Hudson and East Rivers. Notice the right angle formed by New Jersey and Long Island - that acts to funnel in surge even more. A Cat 1 in that location can produce a 15-20 ft surge.

That would be crazy!! Can't imagine the aftermath in such a populated area...

[Blown Away]

Leave it where it is! They are far enough inland that surge is not an issue and structurally sound to handle just about any hurricane. If your goal is science and research then you should be close to your subject, can't get much better than SFL!

[Tommedic]

I respectfully submit Wilmington, NC as a location. Struck occassionally but in a location that generally has less powerful hurricanes . Of course, as in evertything there have been exceptions. Community would be very supportive. Excellent airport.