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Dr. "Hurricane" Hal Needham
About Hal
Dr. “Hurricane Hal” Needham is a storm surge scientist who specializes in data-driven storm surge analysis. He is founder and president of Marine Weather and Climate, and directs the U-Surge Project. Dr. Needham received a Ph.D. and M.S. from Louisiana State University, and a B.S. from Penn State. He lives in Galveston, Texas where he leads efforts to help communities prepare for coastal hazards.
Hal is known for his "no-hype" weather reporting and tells it like it is every day for listeners on RadioGalveston.com
Hurricane Bus Tour
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.
Weather Education
Visit this page at Marine Weather and Climate to learn more about weather, storms and Hal's passion - hurricanes, their history and behavior.
Current Weather
Galveston Weather conditions and forecast.
2020 Hurricane Season Outlook
Listen to Hal discuss what to expect for the 2020 Hurricane Season on this edition of the Galveston Experience Podcast.