Hurricane Katrina 20th Anniversary: Advancements in Storm Surge Forecasting (Part 5 of 5)

Today, August 29, is the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall along the U.S. Gulf coast and devastating the coasts of Mississippi and southeastern Louisiana. A lot has changed since 2005.

In this video, Storm Surge Specialist Cassandra Mora talks about the advancements NHC has made since Hurricane Katrina in forecasting and communicating the risk of storm surge from hurricanes and tropical storms.

Filming/Editing Credits: Cassandra Mora and Lisa Bucci

Hurricane Katrina 20th Anniversary Playlist: https://t.co/rR7NnJneHa

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Weekend watch tip: Have you ever wondered what astronauts & the #climatechange planetary boundary have in common? The new explainer video from the Planetary Boundaries Science Lab explains more, with PIK Scientist Levke Caesar. #PlanetaryBoundariesScience
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RT @FOCCUS_eu: 🌊 New FOCCUS publication in OPSR:
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Highlights:
✔️ Modelling small-scale #coastal dynamics
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8/29/2025: There's currently no active tropical storms in the eastern Pacific basin, but winds/seas are likely to increase this weekend over portions of our waters in association with a broad low pressure that is likely to form into a tropical depression within the next 7 days. https://t.co/1ivPe2CPrR

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RT @JPSSProgram: This #NOAA21 satellite view from Oct. 9, 2024 shows Hurricane Milton near Cuba.

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, JPSS instruments represent significant advancements, providing forecasters with critical data to track and predict storms.

More in this #EarthFromOrbit video: https://t.co/vwktKdZEuC

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RT @NHC_Atlantic: Friday, August 29 is the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall along the U.S. Gulf coast and devastating the coasts of Mississippi and southeastern Louisiana. A lot has changed since 2005. In this video, NHC Warning Coordination Meteorologist Robbie Berg talks about some of the advancements made in hurricane forecasting and communication from NHC since that time.

Be on the lookout all week as we highlight some of the improvements made in tropical cyclone genesis, track, intensity, and storm surge forecasting since Hurricane Katrina.

Filming/Editing Credit: Cassandra Mora and Lisa Bucci

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RT @NHC_Atlantic: Hurricane Katrina 20th Anniversary: Advancements in Genesis Forecasting (Part 2 of 5)

Friday, August 29 is the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall along the U.S. Gulf coast and devastating the coasts of Mississippi and southeastern Louisiana. A lot has changed since 2005.

In this video, Senior Hurricane Specialist Philippe Papin talks about the advancements NHC has made in forecasting when and where a tropical cyclone could form (genesis), and the introduction of Potential Tropical Cyclone advisories, since Hurricane Katrina.

Filming/Editing Credits: Lisa Bucci and Cassandra Mora

Hurricane Katrina 20th Anniversary Playlist: https://t.co/rR7NnJneHa

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RT @NHC_Atlantic: Hurricane Katrina 20th Anniversary: Advancements in Track Forecasting (Part 3 of 5)

Friday, August 29 is the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall along the U.S. Gulf coast and devastating the coasts of Mississippi and southeastern Louisiana. A lot has changed since 2005.

In this video, Senior Hurricane Specialist John Cangialosi talks about the advancements NHC has made since Hurricane Katrina in forecasting where tropical cyclones will move and how far in advance hurricane and tropical storm watches and warnings are issued.

Filming/Editing Credits: Lisa Bucci and Cassandra Mora

Hurricane Katrina 20th Anniversary Playlist: https://t.co/rR7NnJneHa

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As we move toward #IUCNcongress 2025, we are celebrating the power of shared stories through Voices for Congress.

These voices—diverse, meaningful, and interconnected—remind us that true conservation is built through collaboration. 🌍

Hear from IUCN Director General Grethel Aguilar and join the conversation: How does the collective inspire you?

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Let's revisit some highlights in the past year as week make strides in partnering with countries, companies and communities to expand natural climate solutions at a larger scale.
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Clean hydrogen = a production process that emits zero fossil fuels 🚫💨

But what exactly are those methods, and is #cleanhydrogen a viable and realistic alternative to fossil fuels? https://t.co/MoJEPtpBA5

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RT @USCG: 20 years after #HurricaneKatrina, hear the incredible stories of two survivors!  
 
The @USCG rescued over 33,000, embodying our enduring legacy as America’s maritime first responder. Watch this moving video testimonial of these survivors and learn previously untold stories about our response: https://t.co/oW1iurmZeQ

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RT @NWSWPC: Sweeping cold front to bring more fall-like weather to the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, the Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic the next few days https://t.co/A3RX3bwD5b

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RT @NWSWPC: Summertime heat persists across South Texas, the Desert Southwest, and the Pacific Northwest https://t.co/A3RX3bwD5b

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RT @NWSWPC: Wet and stormy weather expected from the Plains to along the Gulf Coast and into Florida through the weekend https://t.co/A3RX3bwD5b

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.@NOAAFisheries bolsters American #seafood industry with new import provisions

Marine Mammal Protection Act import provisions ensure foreign fisheries meet U.S. standards of excellence: https://t.co/nsIGu4Vvik

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Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina made its devastating landfall in Louisiana.

This satellite animation shows Katrina's journey from the Florida coast to Louisiana. https://t.co/ACU4LdO2wt

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RT @NOAAeducation: Show the world what the ocean and Great Lakes mean to you! For anyone ages 13 and up, submit your best sanctuary photos that represent your love for the ocean and Great Lakes. Contest closes September 1, 2025. https://t.co/4LG9wOp4lx
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