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The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is a element of the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS). The NHC is located in Miami, at Florida International University. The hurricane center is responsible for predicting and tracking weather systems. Their mission is to protect lives, eliminate property loss, and improve economic efficiency. They do this by issuing the best warnings, forecasts, and analyses of dangerous weather and by increasing understanding of these hazards. The NHC's vision is "to be America's calm, clear, and trusted voice in the eye of the storm and, with its partners, enable communities to be safe from tropical weather threats." This is a annual summary of the hazardous weather experienced in the year.