Coastal Forecasts and Storm Surge Predictions for Tropical Cyclones: A Timely Partnership Program

Abstract

phy Oceano s more people and associated infrastructure concentrate along coastal areas, the United States is becoming more vulnerable to the impact of tropical cyclones. It is not surprising, especially after the past two hurricane seasons, that hurricanes are the costliest natural disasters because of the migration of the population towards the coast and the resulting changes in the national wealth density or revenue. A better