NOAA’s National Hurricane Center Experts Available for Interviews to Kick Off the 2026 Hurricane Season
Hurricane experts available for interviews as hurricane season begins
Contact Maria M. Torres, nhc.public.affairs@noaa.gov, 305-433-1933
NOAA’s National Hurricane Center (NHC) will host a Media Day
Monday, June 1, to mark the start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season.
At 11:00 a.m. EDT, a press briefing will take place at the National Hurricane Center. This session will emphasize the critical nature of seasonal readiness and showcase the collaborative efforts between the NHC and its partners to safeguard communities. Various NOAA professionals, including NHC leadership, hurricane and storm surge specialists and federal and local representatives, will be available for media inquiries. Joining NHC Director Dr. Michael Brennan will be Robert Fenton, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the FEMA Administrator, Pete Gomez, Miami-Dade Emergency Management Department Director, Clay Pacheco, Broward County Office of Emergency Management Director, and RDML Adam Chamie, U.S. Coast Guard Commander of the Southeast District.
This year, the NHC is prioritizing community-level risk awareness and readiness. Additionally, the center will provide updates to its tropical forecast products. Media representatives are invited to capture b-roll of the operations center or conduct live broadcasts from the site.
All interview and filming sessions require advance booking. To secure a 15-minute window, please reach out to Maria Torres by Friday, May 29, at 4:00 p.m. EDT.
WHAT:
Opportunity for one-on-one media interviews with NOAA/NHC hurricane experts
WHEN:
Monday, June 1, 2026
Press briefing: 11:00 a.m. EDT
Interviews: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT
WHO:
Michael Brennan, Ph.D., director, NOAA’s National Hurricane Center
Jamie Rhome, deputy director, NOAA’s National Hurricane Center
Daniel Brown, hurricane specialist branch chief, NOAA’s National Hurricane Center
Robbie Berg, warning coordination meteorologist, NOAA’s National Hurricane Center
Cody Fritz, Ph.D., storm surge team lead, NOAA’s National Hurricane Center
Spanish Language experts:
Keren Rosado-Vazquez, Ph.D., meteorologist, NOAA’s National Hurricane Center
Maria Torres, public affairs officer, NOAA Communications
WHERE:
NOAA’s National Hurricane Center
11691 SW 17th Street
Miami, Florida 33165
The parking lot on the east side of the building will be open. Additional parking will be available in the grass area north of the facility. (Signs will be posted.)
HOW:
Time slots for all interviews and tapings must be reserved in advance. Please contact Maria Torres no later than 4:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, May 29, to reserve a 15-minute slot. For media inquiries for the FEMA representative, please contact fema-press-office@fema.dhs.gov.
RESOURCES:
Hurricane season: A media resource guide
NHC Products & Services Changes for the 2026 Hurricane Season
National Hurricane Center
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