Dr. "Hurricane" Hal Needham

Dr. "Hurricane Hal" Needham is a climate data and natural hazards scientist with more than 15 years’ experience conducting data-driven risk analysis for disaster-prone communities. He develops cutting-edge technology, such as flood information systems, that help communities make crucial decisions related to flood risk and mitigation. Needham is an award-winning public speaker on the topic of applied science and has been featured on science specials through PBS and the BBC. He directs the U-Surge Project, which provides the first coastal flood climatology for the U.S., and other flood-prone countries, like Japan, Australia, India and Bangladesh. Dr. Needham resides in Galveston, Texas, site of the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history. He has obtained a B.S. from Penn State University and M.S. and doctoral degrees from Louisiana State University.

Hal is known for his "no-hype" weather reporting and tells it like it is every day for listeners on RadioGalveston.com

Hal has traveled the world studying hurricanes.  As a Galveston resident he's a leading expert on the Great 1900 Storm and all the hurricanes that have ravaged the Texas Coast.  Click here to book his entertaining and informative Hurricane Bus Tour. 

Visit this page at Marine Weather and Climate to learn more about weather, storms and Hal's passion - hurricanes, their history and behavior. 

Galveston Weather conditions and forecast. 

Coming soon!

• Coastal Hazards Blog
• Storm Surge Blog.

• Dr. Hal Needham on PBS. 

Listen for Hal's weather and tropical forecasts daily on RadioGalveston.com