Tropical Storm Faxai has transitioned to an extra-tropical storm in the Pacific Ocean, characterized by a strong gale-force cold core low-pressure area. The system is expected to continue tracking through the Northern Pacific Ocean over the next several days with weakening winds.
NASA satellite data tracks large-scale trends in fire activity, consistent with a warming climate, particularly in the western US, Canada, and Northern Hemisphere forests. Research reveals that high temperatures, low humidity, and warmer nighttime temperatures contribute to increased fire risk and activity.
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission found heavy rainfall north of the center of Tropical Storm Gabrielle, with rates over 25 mm per hour. The storm is expected to weaken and dissipate over the far North Atlantic west of the British Isles on Thursday, Sept. 12.
NASA used infrared data to analyze Tropical Storm Faxai, revealing powerful storms just offshore of Japan. The satellite found coldest cloud top temperatures as cold as -63 degrees Fahrenheit around Faxai's center.
Hurricane Dorian brought heavy rainfall totals of over 36 inches to the Bahamas and an area off northeastern Florida, with smaller amounts affecting the US East Coast. The storm also caused wind damage and power outages in eastern Canada.
Tropical Storm Gabrielle's strongest side was identified by NASA's Aqua satellite on September 8, 2019. The MODIS image showed strongest thunderstorms northeast of the center with fragmented bands south and southwest of the center.
Tropical Storm Gabrielle has become a post-tropical cyclone over the eastern Atlantic, with heavy rainfall and high winds expected. The storm is forecast to weaken into a remnant low tonight before slowly strengthening into a tropical cyclone by the weekend.
NASA's Aqua satellite detected a comma-shaped Tropical Storm Faxai using infrared light, revealing the storm's strongest thunderstorms near its center. The powerful storms are expected to bring heavy rainfall to Japan, particularly in the Tokyo area, where landfall is forecast for September 8.
Hurricane Juliette has been weakening due to NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite observations, with the strongest storms located in its western quadrant. The storm is expected to become a tropical storm by Friday night and degenerate into a remnant low-pressure area on Sunday.
Tropical Storm Akoni quickly transitioned into a post-tropical storm, with NASA capturing its transformation via visible and infrared images. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer instrument revealed a rounded storm on September 5, while an infrared image showed strong storms southeast of the center on September 6.
Hurricane Dorian generated heavy rainfall, with areas receiving over 36 inches of rain accumulation. NASA's satellite data showed the strongest storms were located in cloud tops as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
The GPM core satellite found the heaviest precipitation at a rate greater than 1.6 inches per hour, primarily northwest and northeast of the typhoon's center in fragmented thunderstorms. NASA researches tropical cyclones to provide international partners with data for forecasting.
Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Dorian has left over three feet of rain in the Bahamas and is now affecting South Carolina, with accumulation totals exceeding 10 inches off-shore. NASA's IMERG product provides near-realtime rain estimates using satellite observations, helping to track the storm's movement and intensity.
NASA's Terra satellite used infrared light to analyze the strength of storms in Tropical Storm Faxai, finding strongest thunderstorms had cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm was predicted to make landfall near Tokyo on Sunday, Sept. 8.
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission captured data on Hurricane Juliette's rainfall patterns, revealing a 'hook' shape of intense precipitation. The heaviest rainfall was found in the northwest thunderstorms, circling the storm's eye at rates over 36 mm/hour.
Fragmented strong storms remain in the remnants of Tropical Storm Fernand, capable of generating heavy rainfall. The storms were detected by NASA's Aqua satellite using infrared light, with cloud top temperatures as cold as -70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wind shear is detected in the remnants of Tropical Storm Gabrielle by NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite, pushing its strongest storms northeast and indicating potential for heavy rainfall. The storm's southern quadrant is largely cloud-free due to southwesterly wind shear.
Typhoon Lingling strengthens in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean with powerful thunderstorms circling its 15 nautical-mile wide eye. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center reports that the storm is expected to intensify to 105 knots upon passing between Taiwan and Japan.
The GPM core satellite found a band of heavy rainfall north and east of Tropical Storm Gabrielle's center, falling at over 40 mm/h. The storm is expected to continue its northwestward motion through Saturday with increasing forward speed.
NASA estimated hurricane rainfall totals for the Bahamas, with excessive rain accumulation reported on Grand Bahama Island and Abaco Island. The storm's center was north of the Bahamas, moving further north parallel to Florida's east coast.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured an image of Hurricane Juliette over Socorro Island in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The storm's strong thunderstorms affected the island with heavy rainfall. NASA's research indicates that cold cloud top temperatures are indicative of powerful storms capable of creating heavy rain.
NASA used its Aqua satellite to analyze Tropical Storm Fernand's strength before it made landfall in northeastern Mexico. The storm had coldest cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating strong storms with heavy rain potential.
NASA's Terra satellite revealed the strongest thunderstorms in Tropical Storm 14W were located east of the center, fueled by extremely cold cloud top temperatures. The storm is moving westward and is expected to intensify to 90 knots over the next five days.
Typhoon Lingling strengthened quickly in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean, fueled by powerful thunderstorms. NASA's MODIS instrument used infrared data to analyze storm strength and reveal coldest cloud top temperatures at minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
The NASA IMERG algorithm provides near-realtime precipitation estimates for Hurricane Dorian, showing storm-total rain accumulation exceeding 24 inches over the Grand Bahama and Abaco Islands. The hurricane's trajectory is expected to bring it dangerously close to the Florida east coast late today through Wednesday evening.
Tropical Depression Kajiki made a quick landfall in Vietnam, with the Global Precipitation Measurement mission analyzing rainfall rates. The heaviest rainfall was recorded over central Vietnam and Laos, falling at rates of up to 0.8 inches per hour.
Tropical Depression 7 has powerful thunderstorms with heavy rain capabilities affecting southern Texas and northeastern Mexico. NASA's Aqua satellite analysis found strongest storms in fragmented bands, with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Hurricane Juliette has grown into a major hurricane, with its eye now visible in NASA satellite imagery. The storm's maximum sustained winds have reached near 125 mph (205 kph), and it is moving northwest at 8 mph (13 kph).
Tropical Storm 14W strengthened into a powerful system due to strong thunderstorms fueled by infrared data from NASA's Aqua satellite. The storm's intense cloud top temperatures indicate potential for heavy rainfall, with winds near 40 mph and expected to intensify over the next five days.
Hurricane Dorian has strengthened to near 110 mph with higher gusts, threatening the Bahamas and southeastern US with life-threatening storm surge and heavy rainfall. The storm is expected to produce 6-12 inches of rain and cause life-threatening flash floods.
NASA's fleet of satellites is gathering data on Hurricane Dorian, helping scientists understand its structure and predict its path. The storms maximum sustained winds are currently at 115 mph with higher gusts, posing a significant threat to Florida and the northwestern Bahamas.
Extra-Tropical Storm Erin has merged with a frontal system off the US east coast, according to NASA data. Cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit indicate strong storms with heavy rainfall potential.
Tropical Storm Podul is expected to make landfall on August 29 in central and north Vietnam. The storm is currently located about 108 nautical miles north of Da Nang, Vietnam, with maximum sustained winds of 35 knots.
NASA estimates heavy rainfall in Hurricane Dorian, with IMERG product suggesting up to 120mm of accumulation in certain regions.
Tropical Depression Erin's strong northwesterly vertical wind shear pushed most of its clouds and thunderstorms southeast, weakening the storm. The cyclone strengthened into a tropical storm despite the wind shear, but weakened back to a depression by 11 a.m. EDT.
NASA's Terra satellite captures images of Hurricane Dorian near St. Thomas on August 28, 2019, confirming its Category 1 status. The storm is expected to continue strengthening over the Atlantic waters, posing a threat to the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and other regions.
Tropical Storm Dorian is expected to produce heavy rainfall, with accumulations ranging from 1-10 inches. NASA's Aqua satellite analyzed cloud top temperatures to indicate strong storms capable of creating life-threatening flash floods.
Structured diffuse auroras track Van Allen belts' shape and size changes, enveloping satellites in unexpected radiation. The discovery helps track the edges of the belts, crucial for mitigating effects on space exploration.
Tropical Depression 6 forms under adverse conditions, with wind shear affecting its circulation. The depression is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm later tonight or on Wednesday as it moves northward and northeastward over the open Atlantic.
NASA analyzed Tropical Storm Dorian using Suomi NPP satellite images, revealing a compact storm system with powerful thunderstorms. The storm moved across the eastern Caribbean Sea, bringing tropical-storm-force winds to various islands.
Tropical Depression 13W, now named Podul, crossed the Philippines from east to west, triggering warnings and wind signals in various provinces. The Suomi NPP satellite provided a visible image of the storm, showing its impact on the country from north to south.
Tropical Storm Dorian has shown heavy rainmaking ability thanks to cold cloud top temperatures, generating strong thunderstorms and potentially causing life-threatening surf conditions. The storm is expected to produce 3-8 inches of rainfall in the Windward Islands, with isolated totals reaching up to 10 inches.
Tropical Depression 13W has triggered warnings in the Philippines due to its location and potential for heavy rainfall. The NASA Terra satellite used infrared light to analyze storm strength, finding strongest storms with cloud top temperatures as cold as -80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tropical Storm Chantal formed despite strong winds, with eastward storms exhibiting vertical wind shear and cold cloud top temperatures. The storm is forecast to slow and turn southward, potentially weakening into a tropical depression.
Tropical Depression Bailu forms in Northwestern Pacific Ocean, located about 674 nautical miles south-southwest of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. The storm is moving northwest with maximum sustained winds near 30 knots (34.5 mph/55.5 kph) and expected to make landfall in Taiwan and then southeastern China.
The TEMPLATES team will study four galaxies using gravitational lensing to magnify light and gain insights into star formation. They aim to measure star-formation rates, map galaxy distributions, compare young and old stellar populations, and reveal how galaxies grow over time.
NASA's Aqua satellite detected a weakened Tropical Storm Chantal, now classified as a depression, with strongest storms shifted to the northeast of the center. The storm is moving eastward at 17 mph and is forecast to slow down and make a clockwise loop through the weekend.
Tropical Depression 10E has formed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, with NASA's GOES-West satellite capturing its formation near latitude 15.4 degrees north and longitude 107.3 degrees west. The depression is expected to strengthen over the next couple of days, potentially becoming a tropical storm by tonight and a hurricane by Friday.
Tropical Storm Krosa's center became difficult to pinpoint as it transitioned into an extra-tropical cyclone, with maximum sustained winds of 35 knots (40 mph). The storm was moving northeast and was expected to fully become extratropical during the day on August 16.
NASA's Aqua satellite analyzed Tropical Storm Krosa's cloud top temperatures on Aug. 15, revealing the strongest storms south of the center. The analysis found coldest cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating strong storms capable of creating heavy rain.