1. Distinguished Research Professor, Dept. of Earth Sciences, Florida International Univ., PC 344, Miami, FL 33199. E-mail: hugh.willoughby@fiu.edu
2. Deputy Director, National Hurricane Center, NOAA/NWS, 11691 SW 17th St., Miami, FL 33165. E-mail: edward.n.rappaport@noaa.gov
3. Director, Hurricane Research Division, AOML/NOAA, 4301 Rickenbacker Cswy., Miami, FL 33149. E-mail: frank.marks@noaa.gov