Hurricane Opal: Service Assessment

Home > Diane Publishing Books >

Our Price: $30.00

Year: 1996
Pages: 63
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 0788143352

Description

Elbert W. Friday, Jr.. Documents the evaluation of the National Weather Services’ (NWS) performance in fulfilling its mission of providing timely warnings & accurate forecasts for Hurricane Opal. This was the first experience with issuing the specific products “Inland High Wind Warnings” for hurricane force winds. This product was developed to call attention to the dangerous winds associated with a tropical cyclone as the storm moves inland. This Assessment looked closely at these changes to ensure the NWS is making the best use of this resources in serving the American public. Photos & maps.

Share your knowledge of this product with other customers... Be the first to write a review