The Hurricane Problem: Successes and Not Really

The last time a Category 3 hurricane made landfall in the U.S. there were no smartphones and Facebook was only open to students. Twitter didn't exist. Today's faster computers have technically improved hurricane track forecasts, and we have an unprecedented ability to reach people wherever they are and whenever they want information. But there's a question whether these advancements have helped or hindered our ability to provide forecasts for and generate response to hurricane threats. This talk will examine the counteracting forces at work.