The Forecaster's Desk
James FranklinOccasional commentary on issues affecting the forecasting of tropical cyclones, by a former Chief of the Hurricane Specialist Unit at the National Hurricane Center.
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Former Chief, Hurricane Specialist Unit, National Hurricane Center (retired).
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