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Texas Hazard Mitigation Package (THMP)
THMP is an online, GIS-based data distribution tool and map viewer for hazard analysis in Texas developed by the Texas Geographic Society (TXGS). It provides an easy-to-use interface for identifying historical hazards in your area of interest and assessing vulnerabilities to those hazards.
Overview:
Though additional links and supporting information is provided to assist hazard mitigation and emergency management planning, it is essentially these four functions that this site is intended to serve:
1. Identify historical hazard occurrences by the event location or summarized by county,
2. Identify hazard risk areas and other detailed geographic data relative to hazards
3. Identify vulnerable population and property value areas to particular hazards, and
4. Download any data to perform detailed quantification of impact on other mapping/GIS systems
Source Web Site: THMP
Training & Seminars:
A list of training courses, seminars, and associated information, including links to the Calendar of Events
Technical Info:
• FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
• Videos & Demos
Instructions on how to perform particular tasks associated with some of the FAQ's. These are typically short audio-visual demonstrations.
• Hot Items
Current or other important information like software patches, bug alerts, etc.
Knowledge Assessment:
Self-quizzes about THMP functionality and applications
Case Studies:
Short articles and maps describing how THMP is applied in a variety of disciplines
User Support:
Contact information for support using THMP
User Forums:
Interact with other THMP Users
Other Web Site Sources:
NOAA/NWS: Flash Flood Guidance
National Weather Service (NWS) River Forecast Centers routinely issue Flash Flood Guidance throughout the day for every county in their area. The river forecast centers determine 1- 3- and 6-hour flash flood guidance values for all counties, and 12- and 24-hour values for parts of the eastern United States. The NWS Weather Forecast Offices use this guidance when issuing flash flood watches and warnings to the public.
Flash Flood Guidance estimates the average number of inches of rainfall for given durations required to produce flash flooding in the indicated county. These estimates are based on current soil moisture conditions. Note, in urban areas, less rainfall is required to produce flash flooding.
Web Site: Flash Flood Guidance
Training & Seminars:
A list of training courses, seminars, and associated information, including links to the Calendar of Events
Technical Info:
GIS Data Download
Knowledge Assessment:
Self-quizzes about NWS River Observations & Forecasts Map functionality and applications
User Support:
Contact information for support using the NWS River Observations & Forecasts site
NOAA/ NWS: AHPS Precipitation Analysis
These pages graphically show the short-term observed and climatic trends of precipitation across the lower 48 United States (CONUS) and Puerto Rico.
Source Web Site: Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (AHPS)
Web Site: Precipitation Analysis
Training & Seminars:
A list of training courses, seminars, and associated information, including links to the Calendar of Events
Technical Info:
• Product Descriptions
All about Precipitation Analysis
Knowledge Assessment:
Self-quizzes about Precipitation Analysis
User Support:
Contact information for support using the AHPS Precipitation Analysis site or data
NOAA / NWS: Doppler Radar: RIDGE (Radar Integrated Display w/ Geospatial Elements)
The most effective tool to detect precipitation is radar. Radar, which stands for RAdio Detection And Ranging, has been utilized to detect precipitation, and especially thunderstorms, since the 1940's. Radar enhancements have enabled NWS forecasters to examine storms with more precision.
Web Site: NWS Doppler Radar
[Click an area to activate the RIDGE (Doppler Radar) Map Viewer
The enhanced view of NWS Doppler radar images allows interactivity with the display providing you with the ability to customize the way you "look" at weather. Called RIDGE (Radar Integrated Display with Geospatial Elements), the radar image can be layered with geospatial elements such as topography maps, highways, state/county boundaries and weather warnings. While the radar image itself is the same as in the standard version, the geospatial ability in the enhanced version allows for the use of several features to aid the viewer. Both "looping" images and "current image" have unique tools to help provide more information than what is available in the standard version of the NWS Doppler display.
Web Site: Downloading RIDGE
Web Site: Using RIDGE in GIS
Training & Seminars:
A list of training courses, seminars, and associated information, including links to the Calendar of Events
Technical Info:
Downloading RIDGE images (as a GIS layer) or this page
• RIDGE Help
Help using the RIDGE (Doppler Radar) Map Viewer
• FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions about RIDGE/Doppler radar
• How Does Radar Work?
A series of very short tutorials in text format
Knowledge Assessment:
Self-quizzes about Doppler radar
User Support:
Contact information for support using Doppler radar and RIDGE
NOAA/National Weather Service: Hydrometeorological Prediction Center (HPC)
The National Weather Service (NWS) Hydrometeorological Prediction Center (HPC) provides forecast, guidance, and analysis products and services to support the daily public forecasting activities of the NWS and its customers, and provides tailored support to other government agencies in emergency and special situations. All QPFs incorporate the latest surface and upper air analyses, radar data, satellite data, and model guidance.
Forecasts include 6 hourly QPF's, 24-hour QPF, Short-range forecasts (Days 1 & 2; Days 3 through 7; and other combinations), as well as other analyses such as Excessive Rainfall Potential, Probabilistic Snow/Ice Forecasts, and more
Source Web Site: Hydrometeorological Prediction Center (HPC)
HPC Products:
Web Site: Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts (QPF's)
Web Site: Excessive Rainfall Forecasts
Web Site: Significant River Flood Outlook
Training & Seminars:
A list of training courses, seminars, and associated information, including links to the Calendar of Events
Technical Info:
HPC Product GIS Data
(click on the FTP Server URL link at the top to access folders for GIS data)
• Product Information
Description of all HPC products, including QPF
• FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions (general) about the NWS Hydrometeorological Prediction Center (HPC)
Knowledge Assessment:
Self-quizzes about the HPC Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts (QPF's)
User Support:
Contact information for support using the HPC Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts (QPF's)
NOAA / National Weather Service: Forecast Graphics
The National Weather Service (NWS) provides maps of various forecasts normally updated every hour. These are presented as forecast graphics derived from the National Digital Forecast Database (NDFD).
Web Site: Forecast Graphics: Public (general weather data)
Web Site: Forecast Graphics: Hazardous (convective hazard data)
Web Site: Forecast Graphics: Tropical Storm-related
Web Site: Forecast Graphics: "Fire Weather"
To access and download the data in GIS format, go to the Tool section for: National Digital Forecast Database (NDFD)
Training & Seminars:
A list of training courses, seminars, and associated information, including links to the Calendar of Events
Technical Info:
• Forecast Graphics map: FAQ's
Frequently asked questions about the Forecast Graphics maps
• Forecast Graphics map: HELP
HELP page for the various Forecast Graphics maps
• Forecast Graphics map: KEY
Key (Legend) for the various elements on the Forecast Graphics maps
Knowledge Assessment:
Self-quizzes about the Forecast Graphics map functionality
User Support:
Contact information for the Forecast Graphics site
NOAA/National Weather Service: River Observations & Forecasts
The National Weather Service (NWS) issues a variety of water-related observations and forecasts. This site contains maps of river guages with associated water-level/flood-level information.
Web Site: NWS River Observations & Forecasts
Training & Seminars:
A list of training courses, seminars, and associated information, including links to the Calendar of Events
Knowledge Assessment:
Self-quizzes about NWS River Observations & Forecasts Map functionality and applications
User Support:
Contact information for support using the NWS River Observations & Forecasts site
NOAA/National Weather Service: Warnings & Forecasts
The National Weather Service (NWS) issues a variety of severe weather warnings, watches, advisories, and statements. These warnings, watches, etc. may be issued for a single forecast zone (usually one county or a part of a county) or for many forecast zones. The events are indicated on the map by different colors. Only one event per forecast zone can be shown on the map at a time, a forecast zone may have severeal warnings and watches in effect but only the most crucial one is displayed on the map. By clicking on the map to the forecast pages, you can read the text of all warnings, watches, etc. in effect for the forecast
Web Site: NWS Warnings & Forecasts
A small subset of these warnings are available as Storm-Based Warnings (Polygons) and can be downloaded into GIS format
Training & Seminars:
A list of training courses, seminars, and associated information, including links to the Calendar of Events
Technical Info:
• FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions about the NWS Warnings & Forecasts Map
Knowledge Assessment:
Self-quizzes about NWS Warnings & Forecasts Map functionality and applications
User Support:
Contact information for support using the NWS Warnings & Forecasts site
Aviation Weather Center
The function of the Aviation Weather Center (AWC) is to save lives, protect property and enhance commerce by issuing warnings of hazardous conditions within the domestic and international airspace and by issuing operational aviation forecasts and analyses of relevant atmospheric variables.
Web Site: NWS Aviation Weather Center
Several of the products are highlighted below as part of the Avaiation Weather Center's Aviation Digital Data Service (ADDS)
Training & Seminars:
A list of training courses, seminars, and associated information, including links to the Calendar of Events
Technical Info:
• NCWF (Convection Forecast) Help
Overview and helpful user information
• Turbulence Forecast Help
Overview and helpful user information
• Icing Forecast Help
Overview and helpful user information
Knowledge Assessment:
Self-quizzes about Aviation Digital Data Services functionality and applications
User Support:
Contact information for support using the Aviation Digital Data Services
Oil Spill Responders Mapping Tool
The Oil Spill Responders Mapping tools is part of the State of Texas General Land Office (GLO) GIS Web Interactivce Mapping services. The datasets are continuously updated to provide the most current information available.
Overview:
This tool displays the Texas coast with locations of sensitive environments, public facilities, and other data used in oil spill response activities.
Web Site: GLO / GIS Web Interactive Mapping
Tool Web Site: Oil Spill Responders Mapping Tool
Training & Seminars:
A list of training courses, seminars, and associated information, including links to the Calendar of Events
Technical Info:
• FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
• Instructions
Instructions on getting started and using the tool
Knowledge Assessment:
Self-quizzes about the Oil Responders Mapping Tool functionality and applications
Case Studies:
Short articles and maps describing how the Oil Spill Responders Mapping Tool is applied in a variety of disciplines
User Support:
Contact information for support using the Oil Responders Mapping Tool
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