The new operational forecast cone was first launched in 2024 and used experimentally during the 2024 and 2025 hurricane seasons. It also uses a single shading for the entire five-day outlook cone and ...
The National Hurricane Center has unveiled a new forecast cone ahead of the 2026 hurricane season, aiming to improve how storm risks are communicated to the public. The updated cone builds on changes ...
NEW ORLEANS — The National Hurricane Center is introducing a new experimental version of the hurricane forecast cone in 2026, and the biggest change is its shape. Instead of circles, the cone will use ...