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A new study suggests that high CO2 levels above 1,200 ppm could lead to the loss of low-level clouds, resulting in a 8-Kelvin temperature increase globally. The researchers used a small-scale model to simulate cloud instability and found that once the clouds vanish, they do not reappear until CO2 levels drop significantly.
The NASA-NOAA Suomi NPP satellite provided a wide view of Tropical Cyclone Oma in the Southern Pacific Ocean, capturing its massive size and weakening signs. The storm's elongation is a sign of weakening due to northeasterly winds pushing clouds and thunderstorms into the southern quadrant.
Typhoon Wutip's eye is located about 105 miles north of Faraulep and 230 miles south of Guam, moving northwest at 15 mph. Cloud top temperatures as cold as or colder than 70F/56.6C indicate heavy rainfall potential.
NASA's Aqua satellite uses infrared analysis to track Tropical Cyclone Oma's strongest storms, finding cloud top temperatures as cold as -63 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm is expected to weaken due to increased wind shear and cooler sea surface temperatures.
Jia Rao, a UTA researcher, is working on redesigning abstractions in virtualized systems to improve efficiency. Current virtualization systems face issues with performance, cost-effectiveness, and predictability due to semantic gaps between levels of abstraction.
Tropical Cyclone Gelena is being weakened by strong northerly wind shear. The satellite imagery shows clouds pushed south of the center, reducing the storm's power.
Tropical Cyclone Gelena's coldest cloud top temperatures were recorded in the northwestern quadrant, indicating high rain-generating clouds. Maximum sustained winds near 105 knots (121 mph) are forecast to strengthen and then weaken within 24 hours.
Agencies are considering commercial cloud services to store and make available publicly-generated data, which could result in user fees for downloads and analyses. This could lead to decreased access and use of the data, particularly for individual users and organizations with small budgets.
MU researchers create an artificial intelligence system to quarantine cyberattackers, providing a temporary distraction to allow for a more sophisticated defensive strategy. This approach aims to exploit the psychological aspect of cyberattacks, making attackers believe their efforts are successful.
Simulating clouds over the Tibetan Plateau helps researchers understand the role of convective systems in disastrous Chinese weather events. The study reveals biased models with excessive water vapor lifting, leading to more high-level ice clouds and less middle-level cumulus cloud.
New research shows aerosols' cooling effect is nearly twice higher than previously thought, necessitating a recalculation of climate change models. This discovery highlights the complexity of global warming and the need for further study.
A new study from the American Geophysical Union confirms evidence of rainfall on Titan's north pole, providing insight into the moon's changing seasons. The findings suggest that sunlight reflecting off a wet surface likely resulted in the observed reflective feature.
Researchers identified a giant streak structure among Venus' clouds using Akatsuki spacecraft data, which was replicated by high-resolution climate simulations. The study suggests that the streak structure is formed from baroclinic instability and jet streams in the planet's atmosphere.
Scientists from Leipzig Institute for Meteorology and TROPOS conduct a field experiment to understand the relationship between aerosol particles, clouds, and precipitation. They observe the atmosphere at Punta Arenas, a region with minimal pollution, to gather data on cloud formation and life cycle.
NASA analyzed cloud top temperatures of Tropical Cyclone Cilida using the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder instrument. The results show strong storms with coldest temperatures as low as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating heavy rain capabilities.
Researchers use airborne digital holography to confirm that water droplets cluster inside clouds, which can affect precipitation and cloud lifetime. The study's findings improve the general knowledge of clouds and their effects on the planet.
Scientists identified a six-seven year cycle of spectacular disturbances at Jupiter's equator, where clouds vanish completely allowing deeper viewing into the planet's atmosphere. The researchers expect to see another event soon, possibly as early as next year, with implications for NASA's Juno mission.
NASA's Terra satellite captured an infrared image revealing two small areas of strong thunderstorms with cloud top temperatures as cold as -63 degrees Fahrenheit. These conditions are indicative of heavy rain generation, suggesting the potential for further storm activity.
Scientists and engineers will collaborate on a new Climate Modeling Alliance to advance climate modeling and prediction. The goal is a climate model that projects future changes more accurately, with uncertainties at least half the size of existing models.
Tropical Cyclone Owen's center was surrounded by intense storms with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The cyclone is expected to move slowly and may reach category 3 intensity, bringing destructive winds along the Northern Territory coast.
Researchers found that a combination of climate and weather factors, including a pyro-cumulonimbus cloud, led to the formation of a firenado in the Carr Fire. The vortex was spinning with the power of a class three tornado and contributed to the fire's rapid spread.
Typhoon Man-yi's eye has become cloud-filled due to outside winds, indicating a weakening storm. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center predicts the storm will make a sharp turn to the northeast and pass east of Okinawa Island, Japan.
Tropical Cyclone Bouchra was weakened and elongated due to wind shear, according to NASA's Aqua satellite. The storm was torn apart by winds, with its center appearing almost cloud-free, before making its final dissipation on November 20.
Tropical Cyclone Gaja made landfall along southeastern India's coast as it passed overhead the NASA Aqua satellite, providing temperature information. The AIRS instrument detected coldest cloud top temperatures of minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit near the center, indicating a storm capable of heavy rainfall
Tropical Cyclone 03S has formed in the Southern Indian Ocean with maximum sustained winds near 35 knots. The storm is moving west-southwestward and is expected to strengthen over the next several days, according to NASA satellite imagery.
Tropical Depression Yutu, once a Super Typhoon, has weakened to a depression, with the center of circulation still apparent on MODIS imagery. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasts its complete dissipation by the end of the day.
Strongest thunderstorms were found west and northwest of the center with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm is expected to remain powerful over the north-central and northeastern Atlantic Ocean into the weekend.
CloudSat flew over Typhoon Yutu on October 28, 2018, revealing a cirrus-free eye with an outward sloping eyewall. The storm was weakening due to unfavorable atmospheric conditions. The satellite's radar captured intense areas of convection and cloud-free areas underneath the northern portion of the cirrus canopy.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured Hurricane Oscar's cloud top temperatures, revealing the storm's strongest side was located near its eye. The hurricane is expected to weaken but become an extratropical low over the north-central Atlantic Ocean by late Wednesday.
The MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite analyzed water vapor within Hurricane Oscar, providing valuable insights into the storm's potential for development and heaviest rainfall. The analysis revealed coldest cloud top temperatures as cold as -70 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating a high risk of heavy rainfall.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured visible images of Super Typhoon Yutu, showing an oblong eye surrounded by powerful thunderstorms. The storm underwent an eyewall replacement cycle, resulting in a contracting eye and weakening winds before strengthening again as the outer eye wall contracts.
Hurricane Willa is a category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 125 mph, expected to make landfall in western Mexico. The storm is forecast to bring life-threatening storm surge, wind, and rainfall to portions of west-central and southwestern Mexico.
Researchers at UNIGE have developed a laser that can create a temporary hole in clouds to transmit data, overcoming the limitations of radio frequency signals. This technology has the potential to enable global implementation by 2025.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured infrared data on the remnants of Tropical Storm Tara, which had weakened to maximum sustained winds near 35 mph. The storm produced scattered thunderstorms with cloud top temperatures as cold as -63 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a threat of life-threatening flash floods and mudslides in Mexico.
Tropical Storm Tara's water vapor concentrations were analyzed by NASA's Aqua satellite on Oct. 16, indicating a high risk of heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding along the Mexican coast. The storm's slow motion and cold cloud top temperatures suggest a strong potential for severe weather.
Post-tropical cyclone Leslie made landfall in Portugal, causing power outages and heavy rainfall, with the storm's remnants later affecting southern Spain and western Italy. NASA's Suomi NPP satellite captured images of the disorganized low-pressure system, which was visible over the Iberian Peninsula.
Tropical Cyclone Luban made landfall in northern Yemen, bringing heavy rainfall and power outages. The storm's remnants lingered near the border with Oman, affecting regional weather patterns.
NASA satellite imagery revealed heavy rainfall affecting eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the northeastern US, with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission found the heaviest rainfall falling at a rate of over 1.6 inches per hour south of Long Island, New York.
Tropical Storm Sergio brings heavy rain to Baja California, Mexico, and southern Arizona, with cloud top temperatures reaching -63 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm is expected to weaken and move over northwestern Mexico before dissipating on Saturday.
Hurricane Leslie is forecasted to impact southern Spain and Portugal with heavy rain and strong winds. The storm will pass north of Madeira Island on Saturday and move inland over the Iberian Peninsula by Sunday.
Tropical Storm Nadine is experiencing severe vertical wind shear, causing the bulk of its clouds to shift northeast. The storm's maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 45 mph, with forecasts indicating it will weaken further and dissipate by Sunday.
Hurricane Michael has moved inland, with NASA tracking its movement and predicting heavy rainfall. The storm is expected to produce life-threatening flash floods in the Mid-Atlantic States and coastal southern New England.
Scientists analyze cloud top temperatures to understand storm strength, with NASA's Aqua satellite providing critical data on Category 4 Hurricane Sergio. The storm's intense cloud tops were as cold as -87 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating a high potential for heavy rainfall.
Tropical Storm Nadine is a small storm with tightly circling clouds, extending wind up to 80 miles from its center. The storm is forecast to move northwest and weaken by tomorrow, eventually dissipating over the weekend.
Hurricane Leslie has formed in the Atlantic with strong storms circling its center, revealing temperatures as low as -63 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Hurricane Center forecasts some additional strengthening over the next day or so, with a northward motion expected to begin tonight.
Scientists analyzed data from NASA's Aqua satellite to determine if Tropical Cyclone Luban was intensifying or weakening. The storm showed cold cloud top temperatures as low as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating strong winds and a powerful system.
Hurricane Michael continues to strengthen with maximum sustained winds reaching near 100 mph, forecasters predict a major hurricane upon landfall in Florida. The storm's center is expected to move across the eastern Gulf of Mexico and inland over the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Leslie is expected to strengthen and potentially merge with an elongated area of low pressure. The storm has become more embedded within its cold cloud tops, indicating further strengthening.
NASA's Aqua satellite observed Hurricane Sergio with infrared light, revealing warmer cloud top temperatures on the western half of the storm. This indicates weakening of the storm's uplift, but a well-defined inner-core remains despite slow weakening.
NASA tracks Tropical Storm Leslie's size and strength, forecasting heavy rainfall and strong winds. The storm is expected to bring significant wave activity to Atlantic Canada and New England coastlines.
NASA's Aqua satellite gathered infrared light data showing Category 4 hurricane Sergio's intense cloud tops, which are colder than -87°F (-66.1°C), indicating a stronger storm. The National Hurricane Center forecasts little change in strength, but gradual weakening starting Friday.
Hurricane Walaka is intensifying as a category 4 storm, with cloud top temperatures indicating strong thunderstorms capable of heavy rain. The hurricane is expected to turn toward the north-northeast with a faster forward motion, bringing powerful winds and potential weakening.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured infrared data on Hurricane Sergio, revealing strong thunderstorms with cloud tops as cold as -80°F. The storm is a category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 115 mph, forecast to strengthen then weaken over the next few days.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured infrared data showing Hurricane Leslie's strongest thunderstorms were fragmented and circling the center at minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Hurricane Center forecasts the hurricane will remain within favorable environmental conditions, allowing it to strengthen further.
NASA's Aqua satellite gathered water vapor content and temperature information from Tropical Storm Leslie, revealing highest concentrations of water vapor and coldest cloud top temperatures. The analysis indicates the storm has the potential to produce heavy rainfall, with maximum sustained winds near 65 mph.
Cloud top temperatures are a crucial factor in determining the strength of hurricanes. NASA's Aqua satellite revealed extremely cold cloud tops around Hurricane Walaka, indicating potential for heavy rainfall. The storm is currently a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 155 mph.
Tropical Storm Sergio is expected to strengthen into a hurricane within the next 48 hours, according to NASA's Aqua satellite data. The storm's coldest cloud top temperatures have reached -70 degrees Fahrenheit, capable of generating heavy rainfall.
NASA's Aqua satellite observed Super Typhoon Kong-Rey with cloud top temperatures as cold as -85.2 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating strong storms capable of heavy rain. The typhoon is expected to encounter cooler sea surface temperatures by Oct. 3, affecting its trajectory and intensity.
Tropical Storm Sergio is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday, Oct. 3, according to the National Hurricane Center. NASA's Aqua satellite imagery reveals powerful storms with coldest cloud top temperatures near minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Hurricane Rosa is weakening as it approaches the US southwest, with its clouds and rains stretching into Arizona. Infrared data shows that rainfall potential is high, and the storm's cloud tops are as cold as -63 degrees Fahrenheit.