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East Coast Should Expect Active Hurricane Season, Researchers Say

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Michael Brennan stands in front of a large screen that displays a graphic about the 2023 hurricane season.

Aug 2, 2023

NC State Alumni Lead Nation’s Hurricane Preparedness Efforts

Two NC State alumni are leaders in the National Hurricane Center, using meteorology and behavioral science to protect people in North Carolina and across the nation. 
An aerial photo shows a hurricane forming on one of Earth's oceans

Apr 13, 2023

NC State Researchers Predict Normal Hurricane Season

Researchers predict 11 to 15 named storms in the Atlantic basin for 2023. 
New National Hurricane Center director Michael Brennan earned his bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at NC State.

Apr 13, 2023

Three-Time Grad Named Director of Hurricane Center

Mike Brennan first became interested in studying hurricanes when he was 8 years old. That’s when a catastrophic flood caused by the remnants of Hurricane Juan blew through his hometown of Roanoke, Virginia, causing 62 deaths and some $1.4 billion in damage . Among the damage was the total destruction of his grandmother’s house in… 
A satellite image of the North Atlantic with 5 active hurricanes on September 14.

Apr 20, 2022

NC State Researchers Predict Active Hurricane Season

2022 will be an active year for hurricanes, with 17 to 21 named storms predicted. 
A satellite image of the North Atlantic with 5 active hurricanes on September 14.

Oct 29, 2020

Breaking Down the 2020 Hurricane Season (So Far)

Find out what's behind the surge in storminess during the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. 
Hurricane Dorian, 2019

Apr 17, 2020

2020 Hurricane Season Will Be Active, NC State Researchers Predict

Researchers predict this hurricane season will see 18 to 22 named storms forming in the Atlantic basin. 
man in boat under washed out road

Apr 8, 2019

Using Local Expertise To Assess Hurricane Impacts

Researchers are launching a project to assess the impacts of the 2018 hurricanes on North Carolina by making use of the people who know the affected counties best. 
Organic matter washed into Pamlico Sound by Hurricane Matthew. Credit: NASA Terra/MODIS visualized using Zoom Earth

Apr 1, 2019

When Storms Turn Carbon Sinks into Carbon Sources – A Q&A with Chris Osburn

What effect do hurricanes have on the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere? Chris Osburn answers our questions. 

Sep 10, 2018

NC State Experts Can Discuss Hurricane, Flood Issues

NC State experts can address questions from reporters about hurricane and flooding preparedness and recovery. 

Oct 12, 2017

Economic Impacts of Recent Hurricanes

The nation received an unprecedented one-two punch from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. How will the damage be reflected in the national economy over the coming year? 

Apr 18, 2017

NC State Researchers Predict ‘Normal’ 2017 Hurricane Season for East Coast

NC State researchers predict ‘normal’ 2017 hurricane season for East coast 
The top of the NC State Memorial Bell Tower peeks into view amid blue sky and clouds.

Oct 27, 2016

Extra Leave Approved for Hurricane-Affected Employees

Faculty and staff who endured substantial damage or total loss of their primary residence can apply for up to 80 hours of management-approved leave. The deadline to submit applications for this leave is Dec. 31. 

Apr 15, 2016

East Coast Should Expect Active Hurricane Season, Researchers Say

2016 may see an active Atlantic hurricane season, according to NC State researchers.