[SKYWARN_Announce] Special Announcement: Start of the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season

[rmacedo at rcn.com]

Hello to all... 

Today, June 1st, marks the start of the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season. NWS Taunton has sent out a Public Information Statement regarding the start of the season including storm names, some Southern New England Hurricane History and tropical system safety tips. The National Hurricane Center has now started issuing their Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlooks and have provided info on storm names and their various products. Details at the following links: 

NWS Taunton Public Information Statement - Start of the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season: 
http://www.wx1box.org/local/pns_start_of_hurricane_season_2017_NWS_BOX.txt 

National Hurricane Center - Start of the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season - Tropical Weather Outlook and Overview of Products: 
http://www.wx1box.org/local/two_atl_nhc_hurricane_season_start_2017.txt 

Its never hurts to have preparations in place and review safety rules prior to any impending tropical system affecting the region. This info can help you stay informed and understand products issued by the National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service in Taunton and prepare properly if Southern New England were to be affected by a tropical system this season. 


Respectfully Submitted, 


Robert Macedo (KD1CY) 
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator 
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Assistant Section Emergency Coordinator 
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