Subtropical storm Melissa formed in the central Atlantic Ocean on November 18, with maximum sustained winds near 50 mph. The National Hurricane Center expects it to transition into a tropical storm later in the day.
A NASA satellite revealed intense rainfall around Super Typhoon Haiyan's eye, with rates of over 100mm/hour. The storm's powerful winds and convection patterns indicate catastrophic damage upon landfall in the Philippines.
Researchers found a strong correlation between the number of Hurricane Sandy-related photos on Flickr and atmospheric pressure in New Jersey. The study suggests that online indicators like Flickr photos could help measure disaster impact.
Hurricane Raymond strengthened into a hurricane again after moving into warmer waters with less wind shear, as captured by NASA's Aqua satellite. The storm then weakened due to increased wind shear, leading to its predicted dissipation in the next couple of days.
Hurricane Raymond has weakened to a tropical storm, with rainfall totals of over 350mm along the Mexican coast and extreme amounts in open waters. The storm is expected to move into a more favorable environment, potentially reaching hurricane status again before weakening over cooler waters by October 31
Hurricane Raymond caused extreme rainfall amounts of over 560mm/~22 inches in open Pacific waters, with totals exceeding 125mm/~4.9 inches along Mexico's coast. The storm's copious rainfall also dropped abundant precipitation in areas already hit by deadly flooding and landslides.
Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Raymond is causing widespread flooding along Mexico's Pacific Ocean coast, with precipitation rates reaching up to 153 mm/hour. The National Hurricane Center warns of hurricane-force winds, storm surges, and coastal flooding due to the storm's stationary motion.
Hurricane Raymond, a Category 3 hurricane, is bringing heavy rains and gusty winds to western Mexico. The storm's center is located near latitude 16.2 north and longitude 102.3 west, about 165 miles south-southwest of Acapulco.
A major transportation company survived Hurricane Sandy by adopting flexible strategies to meet customer demand and ensure personnel safety. The company's schedulers bypassed normal communication channels to speed up information exchange, relying on face-to-face conversations instead.
The HIRAD instrument aboard NASA Global Hawk 871 detected an area of heavy rains and likely strong winds in Hurricane Ingrid. The storm made landfall in northeastern Mexico on Monday, September 16, with maximum sustained winds near 75 mph.
Hurricane Manuel brought intense rainfall to northwestern Mexico, causing destruction, and its remnants streamed into southwestern Texas, bringing showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall rates reached up to 2 inches per hour, with potential for heavy rain and mudslides.
TRMM satellite observed heavy rainfall around the storm's center and in a band of thunderstorms north of the center. Hot towers over 9.9 miles high were detected, indicating intense rainfall potential.
Tropical Storm Humberto regained strength after weakening to a remnant low pressure area due to wind shear. NASA's Global Hawk Aircraft gathered data on the environment of the storm, with findings to be analyzed as part of the HS3 hurricane mission.
Tropical Depression Gabrielle is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island as it approaches a cold front. The depression's cloud tops reached temperatures as low as -63F/-52C, indicating potential for severe weather.
Hurricane Humberto's strongest precipitation was concentrated in the northwestern quadrant due to intense southwesterly wind shear. The storm is expected to weaken to a tropical storm late on September 13, with winds near 75 mph and shifting trajectory towards the west-northwest.
Researchers at the University of Delaware are creating a fundamentally new approach to modeling hurricanes, integrating storm surge, wind speed, and flooding maps to inform evacuation decisions. The team hopes to reduce deaths and injuries by improving management of evacuation and shelter for hurricanes.
Hurricane Humberto is expected to weaken due to wind shear and cooler waters. NASA's Terra satellite captured a visible image showing the storm's well-organized structure and cloud-filled eye.
Two NASA satellites, Aqua and TRMM, analyzed Hurricane Humberto's environment on Sept. 10, gathering data on cloud-top temperatures and rainfall rates. The heaviest rainfall was found west of the storm's center, with rates reaching up to 2 inches per hour.
Heavy rainfall was detected south of Tropical Storm Humberto's center with rain rates reaching 2 inches per hour. The storm strengthened to near 65 mph winds and is expected to turn northwest before moving north, posing threat to the Atlantic Ocean season.
Data from NASA's Global Hawk aircraft assisted forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in analyzing Tropical Storm Gabrielle. The system showed a tilted structure with southerly to southwesterly vertical shear, and dry air in the mid-levels of the atmosphere.
Three federal agencies are collaborating to survey coastal waters and shorelines along the East Coast, updating land maps and nautical charts. The efforts aim to support resilience and cost-efficient rebuilding of communities affected by Hurricane Sandy.
NASA's GOES-West satellite image captures three active tropical cyclones in the Central and Eastern Pacific Oceans. System 92E has a more developed circulation and is expected to become a tropical cyclone with a high chance, while System 93E has a low chance of development.
NASA's TRMM satellite detected powerful thunderstorms reaching 10 miles high in Hurricane Henriette, which dropped heavy rainfall. The storm's towering clouds, known as 'hot towers,' played a role in its formation and intensification.
The Eastern Pacific Ocean has become extremely active, with NASA tracking Hurricane Gil and two developing tropical low-pressure areas. System 91E is expected to slow down as it approaches the Central Pacific, while Hurricane Gil is expected to weaken over cooler waters and stronger wind shear.
NASA's TRMM and Aqua satellites observed Tropical Storm Gil intensifying into a hurricane, with the storm being pursued by another developing system. The satellite imagery revealed that the cloud pattern of Gil was not as organized as initially thought, with some areas showing less intense storms.
Tropical Depression 7E formed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean with strong but fragmented thunderstorms. The depression is expected to intensify into a tropical storm and potentially become a hurricane, moving west-northwest at 16 mph.
Dalila strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane after moving away from the Mexican coast, bringing life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. A new tropical low is developing to the southeast, while another storm system, System 97E, has a medium chance of forming over the next two days.
Tropical Storm Dalila is closely tracking the southwestern coast of Mexico, prompting a tropical storm warning and watch. The National Hurricane Center expects Dalila to intensify over the next couple of days, with minimum central pressure dropping from 1003 millibars.
Hurricane Cosme weakened after being tracked by NASA satellites, causing strong winds on Clarion Island, Mexico. The storm was expected to continue weakening and drop to tropical depression status on June 27.
Hurricane Barbara made landfall along Mexico's southern Pacific coast, with NASA-NOAA satellites capturing its movement and rainfall rates. The storm weakened into a tropical depression after making landfall, with remnants dissipating over the western Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane Barbara strengthened into a hurricane before making landfall, but quickly weakened into a tropical depression after interacting with the Mexican coast. Satellite imagery showed cloud tops warming and thunderstorms fragmenting around the storm's center.
The HS3 mission will investigate hurricane formation and intensity change in the Atlantic Ocean basin using two unmanned Global Hawk aircraft. The aircraft will be equipped with advanced instruments to measure eyewall and rainband winds, precipitation, and atmospheric temperature and humidity profiles.
The HS3 mission will explore tropical cyclones of Cape Verde origins, including Hurricane Nadine in 2012. Researchers hope to obtain a more complete data set to better understand hurricane formation and intensity changes.
Tropical Storm Alvin quickly weakened into a remnant low pressure area, embedded within the Inter-tropical Convergence Zone, after being named on May 15. The National Hurricane Center issued its final advisory on May 17, predicting winds would gradually diminish and not regenerate.
A new metric called Track Integrated Kinetic Energy (TIKE) measures the destructive potential of hurricanes by considering storm size, duration, and intensity. TIKE provides a more accurate picture of hurricane activity than existing metrics, which could help emergency managers and businesses prepare for storms.
The 'Chemistry of the Bar' symposium delves into the scientific secrets of popular cocktails, including the Hurricane's key ingredients, their chemical compositions and sensory evaluations. The study highlights the importance of ingredient freshness and notes that using premium rum may not improve the taste.
Research shows that even five years after Hurricane Katrina, heart attacks were still less likely to occur during the morning or on weekdays and instead more frequent at night and on weekends. Prolonged periods of stress are believed to be the most likely cause for these changes.
Hurricane Sandy caused significant damage to NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, removing protective berm and beach erosion. The facility is now working to conduct an out-of-cycle beach replenishment and repair the damaged berm.
A rapid response science team from the University of Texas at Austin will map the impact of Hurricane Sandy on Long Island's offshore barrier system. The study aims to restore sand and protect coastal residences, estuaries, and ecosystems affected by the storm.
During Hurricane Sandy, internet outages in the US nearly doubled to 0.43%, affecting New Jersey and New York most significantly. The USC study provides valuable insights into disaster preparedness, informing how ISPs allocate resources to restore access after a disaster.
The NASA HS3 mission has ended its 2012 campaign with a final data-collection flight in the North Pacific Ocean. The Global Hawk aircraft tested three new hurricane-tracking instruments: HIWRAP, HIRAD, and HAMSR, which will be used in next year's campaign to study hurricanes and severe storms.
The 2012 Atlantic Hurricane season was marked by 19 tropical cyclones, with 10 becoming hurricanes and one major hurricane. The TRMM satellite's accurate measurements revealed high rainfall totals in 'Hurricane Alley,' with some areas receiving over 38 inches of rain.
A 450 million-year-old study reveals that an ancient hurricane belt existed in North America, affecting areas now known as New York State and the eastern seaboard. The research team mapped the position of the Ordovician Equator and adjacent tropical zones using fossil distribution and sediments.
A father-son team has developed a mathematical model to balance costs and benefits of different disaster protection strategies. The approach considers optimization techniques and helps communities make informed choices about protection measures.
The Geological Society of America has organized a break-out discussion panel to address the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy on rapid sea-level rise and its impacts. Geoscience experts will discuss the changes caused by the storm to the U.S. East Coast, tying into scheduled presentations on the topic.
Hurricane Sandy's heavy rainfall caused catastrophic flooding along the US eastern seaboard, with rainfall totals over 260mm in open Atlantic waters and 180mm in coastal areas. The storm resulted in over 120 reported deaths, mainly due to flooding and high winds.
The Suomi NPP satellite captured a night-time view of New York City, New Jersey, and eastern Pennsylvania, revealing the extent of the power outages caused by Hurricane Sandy's landfall on October 29. The images show areas where power has not been restored, with comparisons to earlier images highlighting the affected regions.
The animation shows Hurricane Sandy's transformation from a strengthening tropical depression to a ferocious Nor'easter that brought devastating damage to the mid-Atlantic region. Total damage was estimated at $20 billion dollars.
The elderly are disproportionately affected by disasters like Hurricane Sandy due to inadequate disaster infrastructure and response. Experts highlight the need for targeted policies and refined programs to enhance existing systems of care.
Hurricane Sandy was a massive storm that covered 1.8 million square miles from the Mid-Atlantic to Canada and New England. NASA satellites captured its size, with maximum sustained winds near 75 mph and minimum central pressure rising to 952 millibars.
The TRMM satellite provided valuable insights into Hurricane Sandy's properties, including a weak eyewall with modest precipitation and relatively light updrafts. The satellite also detected vigorous storm cells in the super-sized rainband extending to the west and north of the hurricane's center.
NASA used CloudSat and Aqua satellites to study Hurricane Sandy's structure and behavior, revealing a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 75 mph. The storm's large wind field and heavy precipitation associated with its outer bands posed significant challenges for the eastern US coast.
Hurricane Sandy is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to the Mid-Atlantic region, with forecasters calling it a potential 'Frankenstorm'. NASA satellites have provided crucial rainfall data, helping predict total rainfall amounts of 6-12 inches across Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Hurricane Sandy's powerful storm system is moving towards the Bahamas, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. The satellite imagery captures a large area of cold cloud tops indicating the storm's power, with temperatures as low as -63 Fahrenheit (-52 Celsius) in some areas.
Tropical Storm Sandy is expected to become a hurricane before reaching Jamaica and Cuba, prompting hurricane warnings and watches for the region. The storm's strongest thunderstorms are surrounded by cloud top temperatures as cold as -63F (-52C), indicating hurricane-force winds.
Tropical Storm Sandy's intensification confirmed by NASA research, reaching hurricane strength in just six hours. The storm showed good organization and powerful 'hot towers' near its center of circulation.
Hurricane Rafael's northwestern fringe clouds brushed Nova Scotia, Canada, just days before merging with the cold front, generating life-threatening ocean swells. The storm's transformation into an extra-tropical cyclone was characterized by a shift in its core system.
Hurricane Rafael's large span covers several hundred miles and dwarfs Bermuda, with the National Hurricane Center predicting 2-4 inches of rainfall and tropical-storm-force winds. The merging of systems is expected to cause Rafael to transition into a powerful extra-tropical low moving eastward over the far north Atlantic.
Hurricane Paul is forecast to make landfall in Baja California, bringing heavy rainfall and hurricane-force winds. The storm's center is expected to pass near Mexico's Socorro Island, which has already been battered by the hurricane.
Hurricane Paul has strengthened into a hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 90 mph, posing a threat to Baja California with heavy rainfall expected between 2-4 inches. The National Hurricane Center warns of dangerous surf and tropical storm conditions along the coast by Oct 16.