NASA sees Typhoon Maria make landfall in China
Typhoon Maria made landfall in southeastern China after striking Japan and Taiwan, bringing torrential rains and sustained winds of 95 knots.
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NASA's GPM finds Beryl's remnants raining on the Bahamas
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission observed two areas of heavy rainfall in the Bahamas from Beryl's remnants on July 11. Heavy rainfall was also detected over the Atlantic Ocean northeast of Crooked Island.
NASA spots Typhoon Maria's ragged eyewall replacement
Typhoon Maria's ragged eyewall is a result of eyewall replacement, where the smaller inner eyewall deteriorates and becomes replaced by a larger outer one. The storm is moving northwest towards Taiwan and China, continuing to weaken.
NASA's GPM satellite obtains excellent views of Beryl's remnants
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission gathered important rainfall data on Hurricane Beryl's remnants as it passed through the Windward Islands and Puerto Rico. Strong convective storms were dropping rain at rates of over 75 mm per hour, with intense storms measured in a small area along Puerto Rico's southeastern coast.
Tropical Storm Chris gives NASA satellite a signature 'C'
Tropical Storm Chris was imaged by NASA's Aqua satellite on July 10, showing a backwards 'C' or comma-shaped storm with cold cloud tops. The system has potential for heavy rainfall and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane later today.
NASA added up Typhoon Prapiroon's rainfall
Typhoon Prapiroon dropped over 512 mm of rain in some areas, causing mudslides and flooding in South Korea. The heaviest rainfall occurred from June 28 to July 6, 2018, affecting Japan and South Korea.
NASA gets infrared view of Carolina Chris, the tropical storm
Tropical Storm Chris strengthened off the Carolina coast after passing over NASA's Aqua satellite on July 9. The storm showed signs of heavy rainfall potential due to cold cloud top temperatures as low as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit.
NASA satellite tracking remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Beryl
NASA's Aqua satellite detected two areas of strong thunderstorms with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit, capable of generating heavy rainfall. The remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl are expected to pass over the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico today, producing locally heavy rainfall and strong gusty winds.
NASA sees a well-organized typhoon Maria
Typhoon Maria appeared as a well-organized storm on July 9, with coldest cloud top temperatures reaching minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit. NASA's predictions indicate the storm will maintain typhoon status and make landfall in southeastern China on July 11.
NASA's Aqua satellite spots the tiny, mighty Beryl
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.
NASA satellite imagery finds Fabio fizzling fast
Tropical Storm Fabio's strong convection has dissipated, replaced by a swirl of low- to mid-level clouds. Ocean swells from the system are causing life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along southern California and Baja California coasts.
NASA's Aqua Satellite zooms into Super Typhoon Maria's tiny eye
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 finds one small area of strong storms in Tropical Storm Fabio
NASA's Aqua satellite detected a small area of strong thunderstorms in Tropical Storm Fabio, which has the potential to generate very heavy rainfall. The storm's convective structure has continued to degrade, leading to decreased winds and a forecasted weakening into a remnant low.
Post-tropical cyclone Prapiroon's remnants moving over northern Japan
Prapiroon's remnants bring heavy rain, dense fog, and flooding to northern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency continues to issue advisories and warnings for the affected areas.
NASA's Terra satellite apots second Atlantic Tropical Depression
Tropical Depression Two formed in the Central Atlantic Ocean on July 5, 2018, with maximum sustained winds of near 35 mph. The system is forecast to potentially strengthen into a tropical storm and then degenerate into an open trough east of the Lesser Antilles over the weekend.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP sees Typhoon Maria affecting Guam
Typhoon Maria brought heavy rain to Guam, with the National Weather Service issuing a Flash Flood Watch and Small Craft Advisory. The storm is forecast to continue intensifying over the next 24 hours, posing a threat of excessive rainfall and flash flooding.
NASA's NuSTAR mission proves superstar Eta Carinae shoots cosmic rays
The study using data from NASA's NuSTAR space telescope reveals that Eta Carinae accelerates particles to high energies, some of which may reach Earth as cosmic rays. The team's analysis suggests that the accelerated electrons and other particles are ejected in violent shock waves along the boundary of the colliding stellar winds.
Infrared NASA image reveals Hurricane Fabio's power
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.
NASA finds Typhoon Prapiroon affecting Korean Peninsula, southern Japan
Typhoon Prapiroon's ragged eye became cloud-filled as it moved into the Sea of Japan, affecting the Korean Peninsula and southern Japan. Maximum sustained winds were near 75 mph, with the typhoon weakening due to increasing wind shear and cooler sea surface temperatures.
NASA sees tenth tropical depression form in northwestern Pacific, Guam posts warnings
NASA's Aqua satellite detects Tropical Depression 10W, forecast to intensify into a typhoon. The system is expected to pass over the Marianas late Wednesday night or early Thursday, bringing tropical storm conditions and damaging winds to Guam.
Infrared NASA imagery shows Post-Tropical Cyclone Emilia coming to an end
NASA's Aqua satellite captured an infrared image of Post-Tropical Cyclone Emilia showing four small areas of strongest thunderstorms east of the center. The storm is weakening and dissipating due to cool waters and a stable air mass.
NASA's GPM satellite sees Fabio strengthening into a hurricane
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.
NASA finds Prapiroon strengthen into a typhoon
Tropical Cyclone Prapiroon strengthened into a Typhoon after being tracked by NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite. The storm is currently located near Japan, moving north-northeast at 10.3 mph with maximum sustained winds of 86.3 mph.
Help NASA track and predict mosquito-borne disease outbreaks
Researchers are combining citizen science data with NASA Earth satellite observations to create new forecast models that can predict the spread of mosquito-carrying diseases. The study found that vegetation, humidity, and soil moisture make it easier for mosquitoes to thrive during the summer months.
NASA's GPM finds heavy rainfall on Tropical Storm Prapiroon's southwestern side
Heavy rainfall was observed in Tropical Storm Prapiroon's southwestern side, with precipitation rates exceeding 192 mm/hour. The storm is expected to intensify into a typhoon and make landfall in South Korea.
NASA infrared data reveals Tropical Storm Emilia is strengthening
Tropical Storm Emilia is intensifying due to strong uplift, as indicated by NASA infrared satellite imagery showing very cold cloud top temperatures. The storm strengthened over the past two days, with maximum sustained winds near 60 mph and higher gusts.
NASA observes the formation of Tropical Depression 09W in Northwestern Pacific
NASA's Aqua satellite captured an image of newly formed Tropical Depression 09W in the Northwestern Pacific on June 28. The storm has tracked westward at 8mph and is expected to become a tropical storm on June 29.
NASA finds depression strengthening into Tropical Storm Emilia
Tropical Depression Six-E strengthened into Tropical Storm Emilia after being tracked by NASA's GPM satellite, producing heavy rainfall and powerful storms. The storm is moving west-northwest at 14 mph with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph.
Our solar system's first known interstellar object gets unexpected speed boost
An international team of scientists confirmed that ?Oumuamua, the first known interstellar object, experienced an unexpected speed boost as it passed through the inner solar system. The team found that the object's trajectory suggested behavior consistent with a comet.
NASA examines a powerful thunderstorm complex over Oklahoma
A complex of powerful thunderstorms affected Oklahoma, with NASA's GPM core satellite analyzing storm intensity. More severe weather is forecasted for June 26, highlighting the importance of monitoring severe weather systems.
NASA catches a view of a fading Tropical Cyclone Daniel
Tropical Storm Daniel weakened as it passed over NASA's Terra satellite on June 24, revealing a small area of strong storms around its center. By the next day, the storm had degenerated into a remnant low-pressure area, forecast to dissipate by Wednesday night with maximum sustained winds near 30 mph
NASA looks at Daniel's concentrated center
Tropical Storm Daniel formed on June 23 and strengthened into a tropical storm by June 25. NASA's analysis showed a small area of strong thunderstorms around the storm's center, indicating potential for heavy rainfall due to cold cloud tops.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to target Jupiter's Great Red Spot
The James Webb Space Telescope will create multispectral maps of the Great Red Spot, analyzing its thermal, chemical, and cloud structures. Scientists hope to observe unique chemical byproducts of the storm, which could reveal its composition.
NASA's IMERG examines flooding in southern Texas from tropical disturbance
A tropical disturbance brought extremely heavy rainfall to southern Texas, resulting in record-breaking flood levels. Over 15 inches of rain fell in Hidalgo County, with IMERG estimates indicating 21 inches fell in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico.
Martian dust storm grows global: Curiosity captures photos of thickening haze
A massive Martian dust storm has engulfed the planet, prompting NASA's Opportunity rover to suspend science operations. However, Curiosity remains largely unaffected due to its nuclear-powered battery. The storm has grown to a 'planet-encircling' size, with atmospheric haze blocking sunlight at Gale Crater.
GPM satellite probes soaking storms in Southern Texas and the Gulf
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission captured extreme rainfall rates of up to 3.5 inches per hour in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico. Heavy flooding is expected along the coast of Texas into Louisiana, with a high risk of rip currents and minor coastal flooding.
NASA's Terra satellite sees Tropical Depression Carlotta weakening over Mexico
Tropical Depression Carlotta has weakened into a remnant low pressure area while making landfall in southwestern Mexico. The storm was still producing heavy rainfall over the region before dissipating on June 19.
NASA examined Tropical Cyclone Bud's rains in the US southwest
Beneficial rainfall from hurricane Bud's remnants has spread into the U.S. Desert Southwest, helping to alleviate drought and wildfires. The heaviest rainfall over land occurred in northwestern Mexico with over 200 mm (7.9 inches) indicated.
NASA finds Tropical Depression Carlotta's strong storms over Mexico, Eastern Pacific
Tropical Depression Carlotta has powerful storms in fragmented thunderstorms over mainland Mexico and the Eastern Pacific Ocean, with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Hurricane Center forecasts heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash floods, especially in areas of higher terrain.
Sounding rocket takes a second look at the sun
To correct for degradation, NASA launches calibration sounding rockets carrying a copy of the EVE instrument to approximately 180 miles above Earth. These measurements are compared to those from the degraded satellite, allowing Woods' team to correct for discrepancies and maintain accurate EUV light measurements.
NASA finds Tropical Depression Bud's rains over mainland Mexico
Tropical Depression Bud brought heavy rainfall to western Mexico and the southwestern US, with thunderstorms flaring east of its center. The storm's remnants are expected to produce 1-2 inches of rain with isolated totals of up to 3 inches across the region.
NASA's Aqua satellite sees Tropical Depression Gaemi exit Taiwan
NASA's Aqua satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Depression Gaemi as it moved through Taiwan and into the Northwestern Pacific Ocean on June 15. The storm appeared elongated after passing over Taiwan, with strongest thunderstorms northeast of its center.
NASA finds Tropical Depression 04E's heaviest rains approaching Mexico's Coast
Tropical Depression 04E formed near Mexico's coast on June 14 and was analyzed by NASA's Aqua satellite, which detected the strongest storms in infrared light. The depression brought heavy rainfall to coastal cities, with forecasters predicting life-threatening flash floods and mudslides.
NASA finds small strength in newly formed Tropical Depression 08W
NASA's Terra satellite captured an infrared image of Tropical Depression 08W revealing concentrated areas of strong storms near Taiwan. The storm is forecast to move northeast and exit Taiwan on June 15, affecting several regions with heavy rain and strong winds.
NASA finds heaviest rainfall north of Tropical Storm Bud's center
Tropical Storm Bud is generating heavy rainfall in a band extending from the storm's center, with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for southern Baja California Sur, Mexico.
NASA finds Tropical Storm 07W near Kadena Air Base, Okinawa
Tropical Storm 07W formed near Kadena Air Base on Okinawa, Japan. It is moving northeast at 23mph with maximum sustained winds of 40mph.
NASA finds weakening rainfall in Bud
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 finds heavy rainmaking thunderstorms in Hurricane Bud
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 catches Aletta's degeneration into a remnant low-pressure area
Tropical Cyclone Aletta has degenerated into a remnant low-pressure area, with maximum sustained winds near 35 mph. The post-tropical cyclone is forecast to dissipate by the end of the week, moving toward the west at 7 mph.
NASA finds Tropical Storm Maliksi weakening, expanding
Tropical Storm Maliksi is weakening due to strong vertical wind shear, causing its cloud field to expand. The storm will transition from tropical to extratropical by the end of June 11, moving northeastward at 38 mph.