Hurricane Links to Information Edit page

Here are a few websites to visit for up-to-date news and general information on potential and active hurricanes. Click on the blue title to be directed to that website. (Remember, to get back to our site, simply click on the back arrow.)

The Weather Channel Website
This site provides ongoing updates on current storms and is an excellent up-to-the-minute resource. 
(Can also be accessed directly at www.weather.com )
Reminder: The Weather Channel on your TV is Ch. 380 (HD version).

National Hurricane Center - Current Storm Tracking
This site is a bit more technical but generates specific information. When you go to the site, click on the large map where the storm is noted. It will take you to the Key Messages with the latest posted advisory. You will see thumbnail images of maps, each with a different detail regarding the storm, e.g., Wind Speed Probabilities, Arrival Time of Winds, Cone Map, and more. Click on any one of them and they will enlarge, providing the latest details. (This site can also be reached at www.hurricanes.gov)

Palm Beach County Hurricane Guide
This is a PDF version of the Hurricane Guide that is produced by the County. It contains an extensive amount of information, including detailed preparation, post-hurricane expectations, phone numbers, and a lot more. It has an excellent page explaining the different types of hurricane shutters. Some of the best pages are towards the end, so be sure to look over the entire booklet. You may notice that the date is 2024, however, they continue to use this Guide in 2026. You may have picked up one of these brochures around the area, but if not, this is worth reviewing.
 

PBC Alert System 
Here you can sign up for storm alerts to receive via text or email. This is important to do. In addition to advising you of hurricane warnings, during a storm or hurricane, there are often pop-up tornadoes in the area. (A couple of years ago, a tornado hit and destroyed units in Kings Point and severely damaged the parking lot at the nearby Home Depot.) It is strongly recommended that you sign up for weather alerts.

Florida Disaster Division of Emergency - Plan & Prepare
This is an excellent website that provides great information to know in advance of a storm, including a number of links to other important resources, such as the Special Needs Registry, radio stations to tune into during the storm, and more.

Florida Disaster Division of Emergency Mgmt.
Their home page provides updates on what the State is doing to prepare, as well as post-storm information. Check out the tabs across the top of the page for other information.
www.floridadisaster.org 

Florida Division of Emergency Management Hurricane Guide
This is a direct link to the State's 44-page Hurricane Guide. 

Facebook page - National Weather Service National Hurricane Center
The National Hurricane Center also posts regular updates on its Facebook page. www.facebook.com/nwsnhc 

Explanation of the forecast cone used by weather people
This is a YouTube video (3-1/2 minutes) produced by two specialists from the National Hurricane Center. They explain how the forecast cone is used and what its limitations are. The hurricane forecast cone is what we see on the map when forecasters are trying to predict the direction of the storm.

Red Cross 
Scroll down on the Red Cross home page and you'll find valuable tips for a variety of emergency situations. You'll also see that you can purchase all types of emergency products from their site.

Florida Climate Center
This information is provided by the Office of the State Climatologist and is hosted by Florida State University. It provides informational content about storm activity, storm categories, and the history of Florida hurricanes. This page is a good review prior to a hurricane storm warning.

Inside the Eye - Official Blog of the National Hurricane Center
This is not necessarily a site to turn to while in the midst of a hurricane warning. But it is a good informational site to refer to because it includes posts on such things as the best hurricane preparedness tool, the state of hurricane forecasting, the state of the Coast Guard, and more. While it has not been updated since 2025, the Blog Posts are very informative, including a complete education on rip currents, which is very helpful for anyone not familiar with Florida beaches, whether for yourself or your guests.