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Heavy rainfall totals over 20 inches were estimated in less than a week along Hurricane Michael's track, with the heaviest accumulation occurring off the Yucatan Peninsula. IMERG data revealed frequent rainfall totals greater than 10 inches along the storm's path from October 7 to 12, 2018.
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 being torn apart by wind shear in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean, according to NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite. The storm's low-level center is nearly 50 nautical miles southwest of the nearest deep convection, indicating strong weakening.
Hurricane Leslie has a ragged banding eye surrounded by a central dense overcast. The storm is accelerating east-northeastward, moving into a stable environment where it will weaken over cooler waters.
A recent study by researchers at George Washington University found that poor, elderly Puerto Ricans faced a persistent risk of dying after Hurricane Maria. The study estimates there were 2,975 excess deaths in Puerto Rico during the six-month period after the storm.
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.
Hurricane Michael, a Category 4 storm, was analyzed by NASA's Suomi NPP satellite, revealing strong thunderstorms and tropospheric gravity waves. The eye of the hurricane was well-defined, with maximum sustained winds near 145mph.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tropical Storm Nadine has formed in the Eastern Atlantic, with NASA's Suomi NPP satellite providing a visible image of the storm. The National Hurricane Center forecasts additional strengthening through Wednesday before weakening by early Thursday.
NASA analyzed rainfall and structure of Hurricane Michael as it developed, forecasting a major hurricane for Florida landfall. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission revealed intense rainfall accumulation totals over the Caribbean Sea, with estimates reaching 12.6 inches in some areas.
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission analyzed rain rates in Hurricane Leslie, revealing light to moderate convective rainfall in the eye wall and over 1.8 inches of precipitation per hour on the northwestern side.
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 battering the largest contiguous fully protected conservation area under U.S. flag, Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. The storm's powerful thunderstorms have generated large surf and heavy rain potential.
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.
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.
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are providing critical geospatial data to support first responders in disaster scenarios. They use novel computing techniques to extract meaningful information from satellite images, enabling FEMA to prioritize damage assessments and recovery operations.
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.
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.
Tropical Storm Leslie has strongest storms northwest of its center, generating heavy rainfall. The storm is expected to strengthen and become a hurricane on October 2.
Hurricane Walaka strengthened into a powerful hurricane with intense convective storms and rainfall rates of up to 6.5 inches per hour. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission's data revealed a well-organized storm with rapid intensification forecasted through Tuesday.
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.
A study found that experiencing extreme weather does not necessarily convince climate change sceptics of human impact. Instead, partisan news reporting and personal views play a significant role in shaping perceptions. The research suggests that media coverage can have a greater effect on people's beliefs than actual weather events.
Tropical Storm Kirk brought intense rain to the Leeward Islands on September 28, with the heaviest downpours recorded near its center. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission detected hourly rainfall rates of up to 4 inches per hour, posing a risk of life-threatening flash floods and mudslides.
Hurricane Rosa's high water vapor content and cold cloud top temperatures indicate its potential for heavy rainfall, with the eye featuring a ring of storms around a 20 nautical mile-wide area. The storm is currently a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
Hurricane Rosa shows a cloud-filled eye with two wrapping thunderstorm bands. The National Hurricane Center notes a defined eye structure beneath the overcast. Rosa is expected to strengthen and weaken before landfall in Baja California on Oct. 2.
A study suggests that a warmer tropical Atlantic and increased greenhouse gas concentrations may have driven the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season. The researchers predict higher numbers of major hurricanes in future seasons, with a continued risk over the Caribbean, US Coast, and northern North Atlantic.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite observed Tropical Storm Rosa strengthening into the Eastern Pacific's tenth hurricane. The storm is expected to become a major hurricane on Thursday, Sept. 27, with maximum sustained winds near 75 mph and rapid intensification forecast.
NASA analyzed Subtropical Storm Leslie transitioning to a post-tropical storm with infrared satellite data, revealing strong storms with cold cloud top temperatures that can generate heavy rainfall. The western quadrant was suppressed by dry air, while the eastern and southeastern regions experienced stronger thunderstorms.
Subtropical Storm Leslie was found drifting in the North Central Atlantic Ocean by NASA's Terra satellite on September 24, 2018. The storm was characterized by patches of deep convection and organized moderate to deep convection. It is expected to strengthen by mid-week while interacting with a frontal system.
Chemists in Puerto Rico remained resilient and united after Hurricane Maria, causing a humanitarian crisis and billions of dollars in damage. The storm impacted the pharmaceutical industry, academic institutions, and environmental health, with researchers studying the effects on water and air quality.
Typhoon Mangkhut made landfall in southern China's Guangdong province on Sept. 16, triggering a Red Alert and heavy rainfall. The storm brought strong winds of 92 mph/148 kph and surges up to 3 meters around Hong Kong.
Tropical Depression Joyce continues to lose its organization due to drier air moving into the depression. The National Hurricane Center forecasts it to weaken over the next 48 hours before potentially becoming a remnant low tonight or Tuesday.
NASA's Suomi NPP satellite captures a visible image of Mangkhut, showing a symmetrical storm with a clear eye surrounded by powerful thunderstorms. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center reports maximum sustained winds near 167 mph, forecast to pass over Luzon as a category 5 equivalent typhoon.
Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, bringing estimated maximum winds of 90 mph and a minimum central pressure estimate of 958 millibars. The storm's infrared imagery showed the power and extent of its massive storm system.
Researchers from Michigan State University are studying how journalists became first responders during Hurricane Maria, transforming news stations into community centers for refugees. The team aims to analyze why infrastructure failed and provide policy recommendations for effective crisis communication.
Hurricane Helene is decoupling from wind shear due to southwesterly vertical wind shear, pushing the bulk of the storm away from its rotating center. The NHC expects wind shear to increase on Sept 13, potentially weakening the storm further.
Wind shear is affecting Tropical Storm Isaac, causing its circulation center to be displaced and potentially weakening the storm. The satellite data reveal a small area of coldest cloud top temperatures off-center, which can generate heavy rainfall.
Hurricane Florence's powerful winds and storm surge are being closely monitored by NASA. The satellite images reveal a weakened eye due to southern shear, with cloud tops as cold as -80F (Celsius). This suggests potential for heavy rainfall.
NASA's Aqua satellite revealed a large eye surrounded by powerful storms in Typhoon Mangkhut, which could generate heavy rainfall due to cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 80F. The storm made landfall along the northeast coast of Luzon, Philippines on Sept. 14, with warnings already in effect.
The GPM satellite analyzed heavy rainfall in Tropical Storm Isaac, revealing intense convective storms with rain rates over 140 mm per hour. The storm's structure was also observed in a 3D view from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
Hurricane Florence is approximately 400 miles in diameter, with cloud top temperatures of -80F indicating heavy rainfall capability. The storm has the potential to produce extremely dangerous conditions, including life-threatening storm surges and rainfall exceeding 20 inches in coastal North Carolina.
Scientists monitored hurricane water vapor to gauge potential for intense rainfall; analysis shows coldest cloud top temperatures reaching -70 degrees Fahrenheit. Forecasts predict storm weakening and shifting trajectory over the next few days.
NASA's Aqua satellite observed Hurricane Florence undergoing an eyewall replacement cycle, which may lead to increased rainfall and storm intensity. The storm is expected to make landfall in North Carolina or South Carolina on Thursday, September 13, with severe weather warnings already in effect.
Hurricane Olivia is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to the Hawaiian Islands as it moves towards the state. The storm's cloud tops have temperatures near minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit, capable of generating heavy rainfall.
Tropical Depression Paul is moving westward, with maximum sustained winds near 35 mph. The depression is expected to weaken into a remnant low on Wednesday due to stable air and cooler sea surface temperatures.
Tropical Storm Isaac's circulation center has shifted away from the bulk of clouds and precipitation, indicating wind shear is at play. NASA satellite data reveals a vertically stacked system of rotating winds, with wind shear pushing against the storm, weakening its rotation and balance.
The Suomi NPP satellite provided a visible image of Hurricane Helene's eye on September 10, measuring approximately 20 nautical miles in width. The storm showed signs of strengthening with strong thunderstorms and cold cloud tops before expected weakening on September 12.
Hurricane Florence's maximum sustained winds have increased to near 115 mph, making it a category 3 hurricane. Satellite data reveal powerful thunderstorms with cloud tops as cold as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit, capable of generating heavy rainfall.
Hurricane Helene has strengthened and become highly organized, with maximum sustained winds reaching 105 mph. It is forecast to become a major hurricane by tonight and then undergo steady weakening by late Tuesday.
NASA's Aqua satellite detected a thick ring of powerful storms around Hurricane Isaac's central dense overcast, with coldest cloud tops reaching minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm is expected to strengthen over the next day or two before weakening by the middle of the week.
Hurricane Olivia is expected to affect Hawaii with strong winds and heavy rainfall, according to NASA. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has issued Tropical Storm Warnings for Maui County and a Tropical Storm Watch for Oahu.
Tropical Storm Paul is experiencing wind shear, displacing its strongest storms from the center. This displacement has led to a lack of well-organized convection and minimal banding features, according to the National Hurricane Center. As a result, weakening is forecast, and Paul is expected to become a remnant low in a few days.
Tropical Storm Florence is experiencing temporary wind shear, causing cloud top temperatures to warm, but forecasters predict it will restrengthen into a hurricane over the weekend. Large swells are expected to affect the US East Coast and Bermuda, resulting in life-threatening surf and rip currents.