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Radar <br /> When a hurricane gets close to the coast,it is monitored by land- <br /> based weather radars.The NWS Doppler weather radars,equipped <br /> with the latest advanced technology,add new dimensions to <br /> hurricane warning capabilities.It provides detailed information on <br /> hurricane wind fields and its changes.Local NWS offices are able to _ <br /> provide accurate short-term warnings for floods,inland high winds <br /> and any other weather hazards associated with a tropical cyclone. <br /> There are four Doppler weather radars located in Hawaii. j <br /> WSR-88D Radar/NOAA <br /> Hurricane Forecast Models <br /> The NWS National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center use a multitude of numerical computer <br /> and statistical models to aid in forecasting the path,speed and strength of hurricanes.Data from weather satellites, <br /> reconnaissance aircraft and other sources are fed into these computer models.Other computer models provide <br /> guidance on storm surge height and the extent of flooding it may cause. <br /> R <br /> Hurricane Flossie-potential tracks <br /> 12 <br />