As the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end, Tropical Update transitions to The Weather Channel's Storm Watch. Storm Watch will feature the latest forecasts detailing upcoming severe weather threats (tornadoes, damaging wind, hail), excessive rain events and major winter storms.

2011 will likely be remembered for the disastrous inland flooding unleashed by Hurricane Irene and the swirling and stubborn remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Lee. Although damage was inflicted upon various coastal communities including the Outer Banks, it's what happened AFTER landfall that proved to be the most destructive and costly.

For so much more information on the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season, please visit Dr. Knabb's "2011 Hurricane Season in Review" where you'll find a full look back at the active 2011 season.

Follow Dr. Knabb on Twitter and Facebook during the Atlantic hurricane off-season. He'll continue to provide updates on tropical activity across the globe and prepare you for next season.

On June 1, 2012, our daily tropical updates will return.