Florida International University’s (FIU) International Hurricane Research Center (IHRC) and Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) invite families across the nation, especially those in hurricane-prone regions, to explore this free virtual series, Eye of the Storm. The series is sponsored by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and IHRC.

In this episode, you’ll hear from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), which provides the well-known cone of uncertainty during storm season. The NHC has a huge responsibility, working 24 hours each day to communicate severe weather through watches, warnings and storm surge potential in order to keep the public safe. You’ll see the latest forecasting models and mechanisms and learn about the career of a meteorologist. Then, KaBoom! The science experts at MODS will perform a weather demonstration, creating a nitro cloud (don’t try this at home)!

Hurricane season officially begins on June 1 and runs through November 30, peaking in late August through October. The Eye of the Storm virtual series, which is FREE to all viewers, provides valuable information and tips on how to safely prepare for hurricane season.

Special thanks to our partners at NOAA National Hurricane Center (NHC). Brought to you by the International Hurricane Research Center (IHRC) at Florida International University (FIU) and Museum of Discovery and Science. This series is sponsored by IHRC and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM)

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Thank you to the sponsorship partners FDEM and FIU-IHRC. Additional partners include Advanced Roofing, American Red Cross (ARC), Bergeron Emergency Services, Brown & Brown, Inc., Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), State Farm Insurance, Techtronic Industries Company Limited (TTI), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) and Hurricane Research Division (HRD), Humane Society, Pier Sixty-Six Marina and United Way.