The 2010 tropical weather season begins in less than three weeks, on June 1, and we received a Press Release today from our national Climate Prediction Center that in a few days they will have their ‘early outlook” for the season.
Before we get to the Press Release, you might be interested in knowing what the names are that we will be using and hearing about this season. Here are the first ten names…
Alex, Bonnie, Colin, Danielle, Earl, Fiona, Gaston, Hermine, Igor and Julia.
Now, the Press Release:
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center will release its initial seasonal outlook for the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season during a press conference in Miami. NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco will discuss the outlook with FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino highlighting the critical need for storm preparedness. They will be joined by a diverse group of NOAA hurricane experts available for questions and interviews.
What: Press conference announcing NOAA’s 2010 Atlantic hurricane season outlook
When: Thursday, May 20, 11:00 am EDT
Where: NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory
Todd Kimberlain, hurricane specialist with NOAA’s National Hurricane Center is available for onsite interviews in Spanish.
Media may also participate via conference call. Please call Susan Buchanan at the phoie number above to obtain the number and passcode.
Who:
- Dr. Jane Lubchenco, under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator
- Rich Serino, deputy administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency
This event will be conducted by Dr. Robert Atlas, director of NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory. Other NOAA hurricane experts attending will be:
- Dr. Gerry Bell, NOAA’s lead hurricane seasonal forecaster
- Dr. Ed Rappaport, deputy director, NOAA’s National Hurricane Center
- Dr. Frank Marks, director, NOAA/AOML Hurricane Research Division
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