Realize the forecast cone (”cone of uncertainty”) is the average forecast error over a given time - out to 5 days - & *does ...

The hurricane forecast cone has been used since 2002 The hurricane forecast cone was introduced in 2002 as a way to better communicate the track of an incoming storm to the public. But it’s had ...

The National Hurricane Center is urging journalists to focus less on storm hype and more on the overlooked dangers that actually kill people ...

The hurricane tracking cone has gotten increasingly smaller over the years as forecasting has improved. In 2025, the cone is about 3% to 5% smaller than it was in 2024.

Nearly 7 million people in South Texas are within the forecast cone for Hurricane Beryl's potential early next week, posing risks of heavy rains, hazardous rip currents and powerful winds.

According to the National Hurricane Center, the cone of uncertainty will be 3-5% smaller than in years past. This will better pinpoint where the hurricane will go.

The National Hurricane Center originally put out a forecast line for storms. The first 3-day cone was introduced in 2002. And the “cone of uncertainty,” in its infancy, was broad, vague, and ...

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season started June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30. All predictions so far call for an above-average hurricane season. An average season has 14 named storms, seven ...

But that is also its downfall. 🌀 2025 Hurricane Season Guide: Storm preparedness tips, supply list, evacuation zones. How to understand a hurricane's "cone of uncertainty" People can misread ...