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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.
Super Typhoon Yutu made landfall as the strongest storm to hit any part of the US this year, with peak rain rates of up to 269 mm/hr. The GPM satellite revealed an almost perfect ring of heavy to intense rain, indicative of an extremely powerful storm.
Willa's surface circulation has dissipated over northeastern Mexico according to NOAA's GOES-West satellite data and surface observations. The remnants of the former hurricane are moving northeast at 28 mph with maximum sustained winds decreased to near 25 mph.
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.
A new study finds that strong Indian monsoons can push Atlantic Ocean hurricanes westward, increasing the likelihood they'll make landfall in the Americas. This newly-discovered relationship could help scientists better predict hurricane paths, especially during late summer months.
Tropical Storm Vicente formed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and moved west-northwest, bringing heavy rains to El Salvador, Guatemala, and southeastern Mexico. The storm is expected to weaken and dissipate near the southwestern coast of Mexico by Wednesday.
Hurricane Willa strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of about 160 mph, producing heavy rainfall over western Mexico, threatening life-threatening flash flooding and landslides.
A recent study published in Environmental Research Letters found that large-scale offshore wind farms can decrease hurricane precipitation onshore locations, while increasing it in offshore areas. The research used Hurricane Harvey as an example, showing a 30% reduction in precipitation inland due to the presence of wind farms.
Tropical Storm Tara formed on Oct. 14 over the eastern Pacific, moving west-northwest towards Mexico's Michoacan and Jalisco states. The storm is expected to slow down, strengthening in the next few days with maximum sustained winds near 45 mph.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.