Published Aug 13, 2020
How To Know If A Hurricane Is Coming For You
NPR climate reporter Rebecca Hersher deciphers the complexities of hurricane forecasting, highlighting challenges in interpretation and preparation while debunking misconceptions about storm categories and water hazards, urging listeners to focus beyond wind speeds for true hurricane preparedness.

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