NOAA’s Tsunami Warning Centers are issuing Warnings and Supplemental Statements on the tsunami generated by the 8.8 earthquake.

Tsunami Advisory Expanded for Entire US.-Canada West Coast from California and Alaska, The Tsunami Warning continues for the Pacific Basin.

NOAA’s Gulfstream IV aircraft, known for investigating Atlantic hurricanes, will begin flying over the North Pacific Ocean to fill gaps in atmospheric observations, which will enhance forecasts of winter storms for the entire North American continent through improved computer modeling.

NOAA’s National Hurricane Center in Miami will issue watches and warnings for tropical storms and hurricanes along threatened coastal areas 12 hours earlier than in previous years. According to NHC experts, advancements in track forecasts are making it possible for forecasters to provide greater lead time.

In December 2004, lack of an effective international warning system contributed to unprecedented loss of life when a tsunami devastated countless communities around the Indian Ocean. Through NOAA, the United States accelerated preparation for a potential tsunami along the U.S.

Shrouded in darkness, nighttime tornadoes can be deadly, especially during the winter season when people are not accustomed to such severe weather. Given the dangers, forecasters with NOAA’s National Weather Service are increasing efforts to alert people of a potential threat in their area before they go to sleep.

When searching for that special gift this holiday season, consider giving a potentially life-saving NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio. These radios sound an alarm when NOAA’s National Weather Service issues a warning for severe weather, such as a tornado or flash flood, and can relay civil emergency messages.

The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends today marking the close of a season with the fewest named storms and hurricanes since 1997 thanks, in part, to El Nino.

The center of Ida has moved inland and the National Hurricane Center has issued the last advisory on Ida. The remnants of Ida are expected to produce total rain accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with isolated maximum storm totals of 8 inches, through Wednesday evening from the central and eastern Gulf Coast across the southeastern United States into the southern Mid-Atlantic states.

The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Depression Ida as it emerges into the northwest Caribbean Sea.