The Global Precipitation Measurement Mission observed heavy rainfall around Tropical Cyclone Dahlia, creating landslide potential in southern Java. The satellite data revealed storm tops stretching to 12 km high, indicating strong precipitation rates.
Heavy downpours caused schools and universities to close in Jeddah, with GPM's radar measuring precipitation at rates of over 115.5 mm/h and 90 mm/h. A 3-D view of the storms was created using data from NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement Mission.
GPM data shows storms from Haikui's remnants containing light to moderate precipitation, with some areas dropping rain at over 23 mm per hour. Heavier precipitation was also detected in southern Vietnam, exceeding 79 mm per hour in downpours not associated with Haikui.
A study reveals multidecadal variations in the relationship between East Asian summer monsoon (EASM) and El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO). The research used a coupled climate model to investigate the decadal changes, finding that ENSO-related circulation anomalies drive precipitation patterns over East Asia.
A new study compares the spatiotemporal characteristics of global drylands using three different drought indices: SWI, PET_Th, and PET_PM. The researchers found that the Surface Wetness Index (SWI) yields broadly similar results to the Thornthwaite method when considering interdecadal variability of global and continental drylands.
A new study found that future volcanic eruptions could lead to surface cooling of up to 40% due to the oceans' decreased ability to moderate the climate impacts. The increased cooling would disrupt the water cycle, decreasing global precipitation.
The NASA GPM satellite collected detailed data on the storm's distribution and intensity of precipitation, revealing intense rain rates over 2 inches per hour. The storm's freezing level and wind gusts were also mapped, indicating heights of up to 5.6 miles and winds greater than 70 mph.
The City College of New York has received a $174,895 NSF RAPID grant to investigate the impacts of post-hurricane land-atmosphere interactions on convective and precipitation processes in the Caribbean region. Researchers will conduct field studies in Puerto Rico to improve their understanding of storm development and intensification.
NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission observed strong storms and heavy rainfall on Tropical Storm Saola, with rain rates exceeding 66 mm per hour in feeder bands. The storm showed significant structural improvement over the course of several hours, with peak intensity predicted for the following day.
Researchers from University of South Florida use bat guano to study climate change in east-central Europe since the Medieval Warm Period. Isotopes found in bat guano provide a near annual record of winter precipitation for the region.
Typhoon Lan caused extreme flooding, landslides, and seven deaths when it hit Japan. NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission analyzed the storm and found rain totals of up to 800 mm (31.5 inches) in parts of Honshu.
Typhoon Lan's powerful thunderstorms are stretching high into the troposphere, fueled by extremely warm ocean waters. The storm is expected to continue intensifying as it moves toward higher latitudes, potentially becoming a powerful typhoon with winds of up to 127mph.
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.
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission found Ophelia's heaviest rainfall south of the center, with rain falling at a rate of almost 3.2 inches per hour. The storm strengthened into a hurricane on Oct. 11, with maximum sustained winds near 90 mph and higher gusts.
A University of Missouri team created a Physical Chemical Fire Frequency Model to understand how climate influences wildfire frequency. The model uses temperature and precipitation variables to predict wildfire patterns across different regions. By analyzing global wildfire data, the researchers have identified predictable patterns in ...
Researchers created a model, STORM, to simulate watershed rainfall under various climate change scenarios. They found that while overall rainfall is increasing, individual storms are becoming less intense and delivering less water, leading to declining runoff and affecting regional water resources. This study provides insights into the...
Heavy rainfall is expected to occur over a wide area, including locations well away from the center, along the Pacific coast of Central America. The tropical cyclone is forecast to strengthen as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico, threatening coastal areas from Louisiana through the Florida panhandle.
Researchers at Utah State University are improving the HydroShare online system for storing and sharing hydrological data. The system, which will also be used to archive flooding and precipitation data from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, aims to facilitate collaboration among scientists.
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.
Researchers found that katabatic winds in Antarctica cause sublimation of snowflakes, reducing precipitation and affecting the ice sheet's mass balance. This phenomenon could be worsened by climate change.
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.
Researchers analyzed over five decades of data to find that changes in non-extreme precipitation are more significant than previously realized. The study highlights the importance of examining precipitation in a nuanced way, as even small changes can have a substantial impact on ecosystems and resource management.
Cyclone Otis has been devoid of deep convection for about 10 hours, indicating a compact swirl of low-level clouds without generating precipitation. The storm is expected to dissipate due to cool sea surface temperatures and dry air within a day.
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.
Researchers analyzed over five decades of precipitation data from North America to find that changes in nonextreme precipitation are more significant than previously realized and larger than those in extreme precipitation. These changes can have a strong effect on ecosystems, agriculture, infrastructure design and resource management.
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 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.
Typhoon Talim produces heavy precipitation in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with storms dropping rain at rates of over 76 mm/hour and 120 mm/hour. The typhoon is expected to intensify as it moves towards Japan, with winds forecast to reach 115 knots.
A new study models the impact of changing precipitation patterns in northern European and North American cities, finding that urban runoff is strongly controlled by built-up versus vegetated surfaces. The research also highlights the importance of wintertime climate for northern cities' flood risks.
NASA's GPM satellite detected strengthening in Tropical Storm Jose, indicating towering thunderstorms and heavy rain rates of over 5.3 inches per hour. The storm intensified into a hurricane on September 6, 2017, with maximum sustained winds near 90 mph.
The GPM core observatory satellite passed over Irma on September 5, 2017, revealing intense rainfall within the storm's eyewall. The satellite's radar data showed extremely powerful storms reaching altitudes of over 10 miles, with precipitation rates exceeding 10.8 inches per hour.
The Suomi NPP Satellite provided a night-time image of Hurricane Irma, revealing powerful thunderstorms with cloud top temperatures as cold as 190 kelvin. The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission confirmed heavy rainfall within the hurricane, with a convective storm dropping rain at a rate of almost 6.3 inches per hour.
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission detected heavy rain and strong convective storms in the area where Tropical Storm Irma was forming. The storm is expected to strengthen over the next 48 hours, potentially becoming a hurricane on Friday, September 1st.
A study led by Penn State researchers found that wood frog populations are more sensitive to changes in temperature or temperature interacting with precipitation than to changes in precipitation alone. This suggests that sensitivity to climate change cannot be predicted solely by knowing locations within the species' climate envelope.
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission detected extremely heavy rainfall in Tropical Storm Harvey, with rates reaching almost 5.8 inches per hour. The satellite's radar showed powerful convective storms west of the storm's center, creating a 3D image of the rainfall structure.
Tropical Storm Gert strengthened into a hurricane, generating intense rainfall and dangerous surf along the US East coast. The storm's eastern side showed the most intense rainfall rates, with some areas reaching over 3.5 inches per hour.
NASA provided three different views of former Hurricane Franklin, revealing powerful storms and heavy rainfall before it dissipated. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission detected intense feeder bands on the western side of the tropical storm dropping rain at rates over 2.8 inches per hour.
A new study suggests that drought recovery times will increase due to climate change, potentially leading to widespread tree deaths and ecosystem disruption. The factors contributing to this increase include temperature extremes, precipitation, and carbon dioxide concentrations.
A new study predicts that US water quality will worsen due to climate-driven changes in precipitation, leading to increased nitrogen pollution and the formation of harmful algae blooms and dead zones. The Midwest and Northeast are expected to be particularly affected.
Increased precipitation from climate change will substantially overload U.S. waterways with excess nitrogen, leading to eutrophication and harmful algal blooms. The Midwest and Northeast are expected to be particularly affected, with a one-fifth increase in nutrient pollution by the end of the century.
A new study finds that climate change will lead to a significant increase in nitrogen runoff in the US, with projected increases of up to 19% by 2100. This excess nitrogen can cause algal blooms, harming human health, aquatic ecosystems, and the economy.
Researchers used models to simulate the effectiveness of a combined set of geoengineering tools in reducing warming and precipitation changes. The study found that deploying both methods in concert could decrease global warming to pre-industrial levels, but with substantial regional variations in rainfall.
Tropical Storm Fernanda has weakened due to cooler water, dry air, and southwesterly vertical wind shear. GPM's radar revealed powerful convective storms dropping rain at nearly 7.2 inches per hour in the northwestern quadrant.
Researchers found that North American monsoon storms are becoming more extreme, with heavier rain and stronger winds, while their frequency is decreasing. The study, led by the University of Arizona, used historical climate data to verify the findings.
NASA's Suomi NPP and GPM satellites observed Tropical Storm Don developing in the North Atlantic, producing moderate to heavy rainfall rates of over 4.4 inches before weakening into a remnant low pressure area.
Tropical Storm Eugene is weakening due to cooler sea surface temperatures, with decreasing rainfall rates measured by NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission. The storm is expected to degenerate into a remnant low later in July, generating life-threatening surf and rip currents along the US west coast.
Heavy rainfall was measured by NASA's GPM mission over Hurricane Eugene as it approached its peak on July 8. The storm weakened to a tropical storm by July 11, with rain diminishing significantly in the northwestern quadrant.
A new study of stalagmites from an Iranian cave suggests the Middle East will experience diminishing precipitation and no relief from drought in the next 10,000 years. The research links climate changes to solar insolation across Eurasia, indicating a prolonged dry spell.
Tropical Depression 4 formed over the central Atlantic Ocean on July 6, with heavy showers and rain rates exceeding 44mm/hour. The depression is moving west-northwest at 16mph and is expected to remain a depression for several days before potentially reaching tropical storm status.
UC Riverside researchers predict California will see a 12% increase in precipitation by 2100, with northern and central regions experiencing the largest increases. The study attributes this change to a southeastward shift of the jet stream, encouraged by warming sea surface temperatures.
Tropical Storm Nanmadol caused severe flooding and one death in southwestern Japan. The GPM satellite measured intense precipitation bands, with rain falling at a rate of over 3.3 inches per hour in an area near the Korea Strait.
Tropical Storm Nanmadol was analyzed by NASA using Suomi NPP and GPM Core satellites, revealing a powerful storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 knots. The data showed an eye-like structure at the center of circulation and heavy rainfall rates exceeding 184 mm per hour.
NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission tracked Dora's transformation from moderate rainfall to barely any, revealing a rapid dissipation process. The storm's convection was absent in most of its southeastern side, and its low-level center exposed to outside winds
Heavy rain showers were observed in southwestern Mexico as Tropical Storm Dora passed along the coast. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission analyzed rainfall rates, finding intense storms with cloud tops reaching altitudes higher than 9.9 miles.
A developing low-pressure area in the Gulf of Mexico is being monitored by NASA's GPM core satellite, which gathered rainfall and storm height information. The system has triggered Tropical Storm Warnings and Watches along the U.S. Gulf Coast, with a potential tropical cyclone expected to reach the coast late Wednesday or Wednesday night.
A developing tropical cyclone in the western Atlantic Ocean is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm within the next five days. NASA provided critical data and cloud height information to forecasters, revealing heavy rain showers and towering thunderstorms with heights above 9.3 miles.
Scientists at the Institute of Atmospheric Physics have developed a new parameter called potential deformation (PD) to diagnose heavy precipitation. PD is closely related to the occurrence and distribution of strong precipitation, with a correlation coefficient reaching up to 0.7.
NASA tracked Tropical Storm Merbok's rainfall rates and 3D structure before it made landfall east of Hong Kong. The storm showed intense precipitation patterns, with rain falling at a rate of over 57 millimeters per hour in one of its rain bands.
The Afro-Asian summer monsoon is projected to intensify and shift northwards following the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO) warm phase since the mid-1990s. Precipitation in the Huanghe-Huaihe River valley increased in the late 1990s, marking a significant change in the region's climate.
NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission detected intense rainfall in southeastern Florida, with rates exceeding 7.5 inches per hour. The GPM core satellite captured detailed images of the storms' vertical structure, showing thunderstorm tops reaching altitudes of over 9 miles.