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TeachMeFinance.com - explain National Hurricane Center National Hurricane Center The term 'National Hurricane Center' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' One of three branches of the Tropical Prediction Center (TPC). This center maintains a continuous watch on tropical cyclones over the Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and the Eastern Pacific from 15 May through November 30. The Center prepares and distributes hurricane watches and warnings for the general public, and also prepares and distributes marine and military advisories for other users. During the 'off-season' NHC provides training for U.S. emergency managers and representatives from many other countries that are affected by tropical cyclones. NHC also conducts applied research to evaluate and improve hurricane forecasting techniques, and is involved in public awareness programs'. Previous 5 Terms: National forest National Forest Management Act (NFMA) of 1976 National Forest System (NFS) National grasslands National Health Information Infrastructure Next 5 Terms: National Hurricane Operations Plan National Improvement Projects National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.