I worked for NWS/NOAA for 22 years and those are both new ones to me. Thanks. I've learned over the years to swear by Max Mayfield's predictions. I was very disappointed :( when he announced his retirement for January 2007.

A few years ago, the former director of NHC was on the Today show. He was being interviewed and keep saying "NOAA says ..." As the interview was ending, the interviewer thanked him and said, "but who is this Mr. Noah?" :eek: Judith