North Carolina could soon find itself bracing for a destructive hurricane, and NC State has a vast array of experts to assist in your storm coverage. With expertise in everything from how hurricanes form to the science of prediction and their effects on our community, our experts can add perspective and relevance to your hurricane-related stories.

For more information contact Greg Thomas at 919-515-3470 or greg_thomas@ncsu.edu

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Dr. Allen Riordan, associate professor of marine, earth and atmospheric sciences, says it's difficult for computer models to predict rainfall amounts for a hurricane. TRT - :32 OC - right kind of tools download Riordan1.wav

Riordan says it does appear that we're in a period of busy hurricane activity. TRT - :31 OC - our section of the coast.download Riordan2.wav

Dr. Bohumil Kasal, assistant professor of wood and paper science and civil engineering, explains why it's important to cover your windows before a hurricane. TRT - :21 OC - for internal pressure. download Kasal1.wav

Kasal says more needs to be done to make buildings stronger and safer. TRT - :30 OC - need any inspectors. download Kasal2.wav

Dr. James Dunphy, professor and extension crop science specialist says crops can take some of the punishing rains and flood waters, but their tolerance only goes so far. TRT - :35 OC - right below the surface. download Dunphy1.htm

Dunphy says in some cases, agricultural damage after last year's hurricanes was worse than originally expected. TRT - :36 OC - for too long.
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