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Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Potential Continues

A low pressure center tracking across the Great Lakes and its associated cold front extending across the Southern Plains will focus occasional showers and thunderstorms through tonight. A few of these thunderstorms may become severe alongside heavy rainfall that may cause flash flooding; Portions of the Southern Plains would be the greatest threat for these hazards through tonight. Read More >

Hurricane Hunters Tour

at Reagan National  Airport (DCA)

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

 

 

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Overview

Aircraft

Partner Exhibits

Location & Parking  

Tours and Timelines

Event Layout

Other Tour Stops

For the Media

Available Speakers

 

                                                                                                   

Partner Exhibit Information

 

Public safety, preparedness, and
response partners
:

If you are interested in participating with us in this important hurricane preparedness event by hosting a partner outreach exhibit or booth, please let us know.

You would be required to bring everything you need, including any tables or chairs. Limited power outlets are available upon request.

Set up window (to drive in & drop off)
   8-9am
Tear down window (to drive in & pickup)
   5-6pm

If you don't need to drive into the hangar, setup and tear down times are more flexible. No setup activity during the media briefing 10-1030am !

For more information about registering for a partner's exhibit, please contact Chris Strong at the NWS Baltimore/Washington Forecast Office.

In addition to the aircraft, several NWS partners will be on hand staffing exhibits and display booths to join us in our effort to promote hurricane awareness, preparedness, and resiliency. 

The following NWS Partners will have booths and exhibits on display:

  • National Weather Service's  Baltimore/Washington Forecast Office
     
  • Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)
     
  • SKYWARN amateur radio
     
  • American Red Cross
     
  • FEMA
     
  • NOAA Research
     
  • USAA
     
  • NOAA's Satellite and Information Service
     
  • Office of Marine and Aviation Operations & NOAA Corps.
     
  • D.C.'s Department of Insurance, Securities & Banking
     
  • NOAA's Chesapeake Bay Office
     
  • College Park Aviation Museum
     
  • NWS's Mid-Atlantic River Forecast Center
     
  • Local Universities (U of MD, & Howard University)
     
  • CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)

NWS public safety, preparedness, and response partners: If you are interested in participating with us in this important hurricane preparedness event by hosting a partner outreach exhibit or booth, please let us know. You would be required to bring everything you need, including any tables or chairs. For more information about registering for a partner's exhibit, please contact Chris Strong at the NWS Baltimore/Washington Forecast Office. The event runs from 9:30 AM until 5 PM on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. The booth or exhibit setup time will be from 8 AM until 9:30 AM.