Hurricane Facts - The latest observed hurricane was on December 31, 1954, the second "Alice" of that year, which persisted as a hurricane until January 5, 1955.
- The latest hurricane to strike the United States happened on Nov. 30, 1925 near Tampa, Fla.
- Hurricane Ginger in 1971 holds the record for most days as a hurricane�20.
- September has had more major hurricanes than all other months combined.
- Thirty-six percent of all U.S. hurricanes hit Florida.
- Seventy-six percent of category 4 or higher hurricanes striking the United States have hit either Florida or Texas.
NOAA released both its monthly El Niño report and mid-season Atlantic hurricane outlook today. The El Niño Diagnostic Discussion is a team effort consisting of NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, Climate Diagnostic Center, National Climatic Data Center, Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, and the International Research Institute for Climate Prediction. NOAA’s National Weather Service will continue to monitor the developments of El Niño and Atlantic hurricanes. The Atlantic hurricane season outlook is a joint effort of NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, Hurricane Research Division and National Hurricane Center. The Climate Prediction Center and the National Hurricane Center are part of NOAA's National Weather Service. The National Weather Service is the primary source of weather data, forecasts and warnings for the United States and its territories. NOAA Weather Service operates the most advanced flood warning and forecast system in the world, helping to protect lives and property, and enhance the national economy. Relevant Web Sites
NOAA's National Hurricane Center — Get the latest advisories here
Hurricane Awareness Week
NOAA's Hurricane Andrew Report
NOAA Photos of Hurricane Andrew
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
NOAA Satellite Images — The latest satellite views
Colorized Satellite Images
NOAA 3-D Satellite Images
NOAA's Hurricanes Page
NOAA's Storm Watch — Get the latest severe weather information across the USA
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center
El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) Diagnostic Discussion
Weekly El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) Update
Most Recent 2 Months Sea Surface Temperature Anomaly Animation
El Niño and La Niña-related Winter Features over North America
NOAA's El Niño Theme Page
NOAA's El Niño Home Page
CLIMATE FACTORS HELPING TO SHAPE WINTER 2001-2002
NOAA's CURRENT SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURE MAPS
ENSO Fact Sheet ENSO Frequently Asked Questions ENSO Tutorial
ENSO Recent Events Sea Surface Temperature Outlook ENSO Impacts by Region
Media Contact:
Carmeyia Gillis, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, (301) 763-8000 ext. 7163 or Frank Lepore, NOAA’s National Hurricane Center in Miami, Fla., (305) 229-4404
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