2017 Hurricane season comes to a close today,  and leaves it’s imprint of significant financial losses and devastating results for many lives, families, and businesses.   This year alone produced  17 named storms including  10 Hurricanes ( 5 of which were Major Hurricanes).   Although we strive each year, to be better prepared and more informed,  the truth is,  we can only predict.   With 2017 already behind us, NOAA is already at work with new technology, to better prepare us for the next hurricane season.  By utilizing unmanned aircraft and underwater drones, NOAA gathers valuable new data that will aide in advanced forecasting.  To learn more Click Here