Research from UTSA Assistant Professor Vikram Kapoor confirms high levels of fecal contamination in Texas waterways following Hurricane Harvey. The study found elevated levels of E. coli and enterococci concentrations above regulatory levels, posing risks to human health and environmental quality.
Researchers found that survivors had larger toe pads on forelimbs and hindlimbs compared to pre-storm populations. Survivors also had proportionately longer fore legs and shorter back legs with smaller bodies. These findings suggest natural selection favors certain characteristics in response to extreme weather events.
Researchers at Chapman University found that African dust storms can contribute to the development of larger, more powerful hurricanes like Hurricane Sandy. The study, published in IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing, aims to improve forecasting for extreme weather events.
Hurricane Chris strengthened into a hurricane on July 10 with maximum sustained winds near 100 mph, bringing heavy rainfall to Newfoundland, Canada. The storm's eye was visible in an infrared image captured by NASA's Aqua satellite, revealing cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit.
Super Typhoon Maria has a clearly defined 7-nautical-mile wide eye with a powerful ring of strong thunderstorms. The storm is intensifying rapidly, forecast to peak as a Category 5 hurricane on July 14.
NASA's Aqua satellite gathered temperature data on Hurricane Beryl, showing coldest cloud top temperatures near -70 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm is a compact hurricane with hurricane-force winds extending up to 10 miles from the center.
Hurricane Fabio's cloud top temperatures reached as low as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating strong storm capabilities. The storm is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane later in the forecast period.
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission saw Tropical Storm Fabio intensify into a hurricane, with maximum sustained winds reaching near 75 mph. The storm's height of thunderstorms was estimated to be around 16 km, and rainfall measurements showed intense convective storms producing heavy precipitation.
Weakening Hurricane Bud is expected to produce life-threatening flash floods and mud slides across southwestern Mexico. The storm's rainfall rates are decreasing, with moderate to heavy precipitation only present in the southeastern quadrant.
NASA's Aqua satellite captures infrared data on Hurricane Bud, revealing very high and towering thunderstorms near land. The storms have cold cloud top temperatures of minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating strong uplift and potential for heavy rain.
NASA observed hurricane Aletta's intense rainfall rates and powerful storms before it weakened due to adverse conditions. The storm produced heavy precipitation, with radar data indicating a rate of over 142 mm per hour.
Hurricane Bud has formed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to southwestern Mexico. The storm is predicted to produce life-threatening flash floods and mudslides, as well as life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Hurricane Aletta strengthened after passing over NASA's Aqua satellite on June 7, with coldest cloud top temperatures reaching -63 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm is expected to intensify to Category 4 status before weakening begins this weekend.
A new study found that hurricanes are moving more slowly, spending more time over land, resulting in catastrophic local rainfall and flooding. The slowdown is attributed to climate change, which is amplifying the effects of human activity on hurricane behavior.
A study conducted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that the mortality rate in Puerto Rico rose by 62% after Hurricane Maria, with an estimated death rate of 14.3 deaths per thousand people between September and December 2017.
The study analyzed 22 recent hurricanes and found that they would become a little stronger, a little slower-moving, and a lot wetter if they formed under predicted late 21st-century conditions. The rainfall rate of simulated future storms would increase by an average of 24 percent.
Researchers observed a downward beam of positrons in Hurricane Patricia's eyewall, creating powerful gamma-rays and x-rays. The detection confirms a theoretical prediction made years earlier, suggesting TGFs can be detected via the reverse positron beam using ground-based instruments.
A new analysis found that record-breaking ocean heat fueled Hurricane Harvey, with the Gulf's waters being warmer than any time on record. The hotter-than-normal conditions supercharged the storm, fueling it with vast stores of moisture, resulting in devastating flooding.
Researchers assess whether extreme weather events like Hurricane Harvey impact invasive pests, pollinators and other species. The team evaluates changes in ant communities to determine if floods accelerated the invasion process by invasive fire ants and tawny crazy ants.
Tropical Cyclone Nora strengthened into a hurricane as observed by NASA satellite imagery, with an eye forming and powerful thunderstorms wrapping around it. The cyclone is forecast to continue intensifying and making landfall in southwestern Queensland on March 27.
Tropical Cyclone Marcus has intensified into a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds reaching 149.6 mph, according to NASA's Terra satellite analysis. The system continues to strengthen due to favorable environmental conditions, including low vertical wind shear and warm sea surface temperatures.
Tropical Cyclone Marcus is strengthening as it moves away from Western Australia, fueled by strong thunderstorms indicated by cloud top temperatures of -80°F (or colder). The eye of the storm is 11 nautical miles wide and moving westward at 17.2 mph.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) will use the grant to develop a technology-supported program that integrates care across its clinics. The program aims to expand screening, triage, referral, and behavioral healthcare services for patients with unmet post-Harvey needs.
Tropical Cyclone Gita remained a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, tracked by NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite. The storm showed symmetrical circulation and weakening cloud tops, indicating reduced uplift.
Tropical Cyclone Gita, a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind scale, is causing destruction and flooding in Fiji Islands. The storm's eye was located near 21.1 degrees south latitude and 179.1 degrees east longitude, with maximum sustained winds near 126.6 mph.
A new study argues that US energy colonialism is a key cause of Puerto Rico's Hurricane María crisis, exacerbated by outdated infrastructure, debt crisis, and industrial contracts. The author calls for decarbonization and community control to address energy justice and sovereignty.
New research shows human-induced climate change increased Hurricane Harvey's rainfall by at least 19 percent and potentially as much as 38 percent. The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, confirms heavy rainfall events are increasing across the Gulf Coast region due to climate change.
Researchers analyzed anonymous Google location data to understand human mobility patterns before and after Hurricane Maria. Travel out of Puerto Rico increased by 20% the day before the storm, with people flocking to cities like Orlando and Miami for shelter.
NASA's Suomi NPP satellite provided detailed thermal and precipitation data on Hurricane Ophelia, showing extreme heavy rainfall rates of over 8.4 inches per hour. The hurricane was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone but expected to bring hurricane-force winds to Northern Ireland.
A new study published in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure predicts that warmer oceans will lead to higher wind speeds and larger storms, resulting in increased damage and financial losses due to hurricanes. The study estimates a 70% increase in hurricane-related financial loss by 2100 for coastal communities in South Carolina.
NASA's Aqua and Suomi NPP satellites analyzed cloud top temperatures in Hurricane Nate, revealing the strongest storms were near the center of the tropical cyclone. Temperatures as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit indicate strong thunderstorms capable of heavy rain.
The NASA's Aqua satellite provided valuable temperature data to forecasters, showing the strongest storms were located in Hurricane Nate's eastern side. The storm's cloud top temperatures reached as low as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating strong storms capable of heavy rain.
A University of Utah study found that summary displays and ensemble displays can be misinterpreted by novice viewers, leading to inaccurate risk assessments. The researchers suggest that media reports should provide more context to help the public understand hurricane forecast visualization methods.
Hurricane Lee is weakening due to wind shear, with forecasters predicting gusty winds in Ireland and the UK over Sept. 30-Oct. 1. NASA satellite imagery shows the storm's disorganization, with wind shear pushing clouds to the south and southeast of the eye.
NASA's Aqua satellite detects coldest cloud top temperatures in thunderstorms south of Hurricane Lee's center, indicating a strong storm with the capability to produce heavy rainfall. The hurricane is expected to continue weakening due to increasing wind shear and cooler waters.
Hurricane Maria appears asymmetric due to vertical wind shear, with eastern clouds receiving more precipitation than the western side. GPM radar data shows light rain showers around the eye, but stronger storms are located northeast of the center.
NASA's Aqua satellite provided infrared data on Hurricane Maria, revealing the coldest cloud tops and strongest storms were located in the eastern quadrant, which could produce heavy rainfall. The storm is expected to weaken due to cooler sea surface temperatures.
A NASA satellite detected a strengthening Hurricane Lee, with colder cloud top temperatures indicating stronger storms. The storm's eye cleared out and warmed, while the eyewall cloud tops cooled to -81.4 degrees Fahrenheit, suggesting heavy rainfall potential.
A new criterion for studying post-traumatic stress disorder in children has been developed, identifying those who need support services after a disaster. The study found that two-thirds of distressed children recover naturally over time, with factors such as social support and coping skills playing a key role.
The Suomi NPP satellite analyzed Hurricane Maria in visible and infrared light, revealing intense rainfall bands with rates of over 6.57 inches per hour. The satellite's data helped forecasters predict storm track and strengthen, with Maria expected to become a tropical storm by Tuesday night.
Tropical Storm Lee strengthened into a tiny hurricane after being forgotten following Hurricane Irma and Maria's impact. It is expected to move west and northeast over open ocean waters, with maximum sustained winds near 90mph.
The MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite found cloud top temperatures of strong thunderstorms in Maria's quadrant as cold as or colder than minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit. This indicates that Maria has the capability to create heavy rain, posing a threat to coastal areas.
Hurricane Maria continues to move in a northerly direction with an asymmetric distribution of convection due to southwesterly vertical wind shear, according to NASA. The storm's eye became filled with high clouds on September 22 before clearing again on the next day.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite provided a thermal image of Hurricane Maria, revealing the strongest sides of the storm. The National Weather Service reported heavy rain causing flooding in eastern Puerto Rico, with flood warnings issued until 5:45 p.m. EDT.
NASA used a fleet of satellites to measure Hurricane Maria's rainfall, estimating totals greater than 10 inches (254 mm) along its track. The storm caused catastrophic flooding in Puerto Rico, with extreme flooding reported in San Juan and the capital city.
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission found extreme storms within Hurricane Maria's feeder bands were dropping rain at an hourly rate of greater than 5.4 inches. The hurricane made landfall on Sept. 20 near Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, with maximum sustained winds reported to be 149.5 mph.
Hurricane Jose is slowly moving northward off the U.S. East Coast, producing dangerous surf and rip currents along the coast of North Carolina and Long Island. The storm's movement and strength are being closely monitored by NASA's GPM satellite and NOAA's GOES East satellites.
Hurricane Maria strengthened to a Category 5 storm due to rapid updrafts in the eyewall, creating a tall thunderstorm cell known as a 'hot tower.' The NASA GPM satellite provided 3-D imagery of the storm, while the Aqua satellite analyzed cloud top temperatures indicating strong storms capable of heavy rain.
A new analysis has calculated the likelihood of a massive rogue wave during Hurricane Joaquin in 2015, which may help improve the prediction of rogue waves to understand risks posed by these unusual wave patterns. The study suggests a one-in-130 chance of a 46ft high rogue wave occurring during the hurricane.
Hurricane Maria strengthened into a major hurricane with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 81.6 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating heavy rainfall potential. The storm is expected to move across the Leeward Islands and approach Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Hurricane Jose is producing dangerous surf and rip currents along the US east coast, with Tropical Storm Warnings and Watches in effect for several states. Satellite imagery shows the storm's asymmetric cloud pattern, indicating it is losing some tropical characteristics.
NASA's Suomi NPP satellite captured an image of Hurricane Otis showing a unique pinhole eye surrounded by powerful thunderstorms. The storm's wind field is extremely compact, with hurricane-force winds extending only 25 miles from the center.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured Hurricane Max making landfall and quickly weakening, with the storm degenerating into a large area of low pressure. The coldest cloud tops were found around the center of circulation and over the coast of Guerrero state, indicating storms that reached high into the troposphere and generated heavy rain.
The Suomi NPP satellite captured an image of Hurricane Max on Sept. 13, revealing two 'tails' of thunderstorms feeding into the low-level center. Maximum sustained winds reached near 75 mph (120 kph), with higher gusts and a minimum central pressure of 992 millibars.
Tropical Storm Norma has formed in the Eastern Pacific, with NASA's Terra satellite capturing its development. The storm is expected to strengthen over the next 48 hours and could become a hurricane by late Friday.
Hurricane Jose was found to have extremely intense downpours within its powerful convective storms, with rain falling at rates of over 8.9 inches per hour. The GPM satellite's 3D cross-section revealed storm tops reaching altitudes greater than 10.85 miles high.
Scientists are developing methods to create renewable fuel from water using quantum technology, marking a significant step forward in the pursuit of sustainable energy. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission revealed intense downpours within Hurricane Jose's powerful convective storms.
Hurricane Jose is being affected by strong northerly vertical wind shear as it makes a slow clockwise loop in the Atlantic Ocean. The storm's low-level center is located at the northern edge of a large area of thunderstorms.
Hurricane Jose is experiencing vertical wind shear, weakening its circulation and causing asymmetry in its clouds. The strongest rainfall is occurring southeast of the center, with rates near 50 mm per hour.
NASA analyzed Hurricane Jose's cloud-filled eye using satellite imagery, revealing strong thunderstorms around the center and bands northeast and southeast of the storm. The satellite data showed that the eye feature persists despite being obscured in conventional imagery.