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NASA's GOES-West satellite captured the final stages of Tropical Depression 11E as it weakened and degenerated into a remnant low pressure area. The post-tropical cyclone's maximum sustained winds were near 30 mph.
The 11th tropical depression of the season formed near latitude 16.8 North and longitude 113.5 West on August 13, moving northwest towards Baja California. Maximum sustained winds reached 35 mph before gradual weakening was expected.
A NASA animation showcases Hurricane Hilda's weakening phase, from a hurricane to a low-pressure area, as it moves towards Hawaii. The storm encountered wind shear, leading to its dissipation.
Tropical Storm Hilda is weakening due to diminishing winds, with maximum sustained winds holding at 45mph. The storm is expected to move west-southwest and produce heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash floods across the Hawaiian Islands.
NASA satellite data revealed towering thunderstorms in Hurricane Hilda dropping heavy rainfall, with storms north of the eye releasing over 5.9 inches of rain per hour. The storm's cloud tops reached altitudes of over 10 miles, indicating powerful weather conditions.
Hurricane Hilda's strongest winds were detected by NASA's RapidScat instrument on the storm's northern side, reaching speeds of 73 mph. The center of the hurricane is expected to bring heavy rain, life-threatening flash floods, and large ocean swells to Hawaiian Islands over the next few days.
NASA's Terra satellite captured a cloud-free image of Hurricane Hilda's eye on August 8, showing strong thunderstorms circling the center. The storm is expected to cause rough surf along east and southeast facing shores of the main Hawaiian Islands over the next couple of days.
Tropical Depression Guillermo has weakened significantly due to strong vertical wind shear, inhibiting thunderstorm development. The storm is forecast to become a remnant low later today and dissipate on Saturday.
Tropical Storm Hilda formed early on August 6 in the Eastern Pacific, with the GOES-West satellite capturing its development. The storm strengthened into a tropical storm by 11 a.m. EDT and is expected to reach hurricane strength by Saturday.
Tropical Storm Guillermo is experiencing strong vertical wind shear, leading to a wedge-shaped storm. The system is expected to weaken further as it encounters dry air and continues moving west-northwest towards the Hawaiian Islands.
Tropical Storm Guillermo is forecasted to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall to the Hawaiian Islands. NASA's Terra satellite and RapidScat instrument provided critical data on the storm's wind patterns, revealing strongest winds on the northern and eastern sides.
Tropical Storm Guillermo is creeping closer to the Hawaiian Islands, prompting a tropical storm watch for counties including Maui and Hawaii. The storm's maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph, with expected slow and steady weakening.
Hurricane Guillermo's strongest winds, reaching 67 mph/108 kph, were measured by NASA's RapidScat instrument on the western side of the storm. The storm is expected to weaken as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands, with maximum sustained winds near 75 mph.
Researchers analyzed data from airborne sensors deployed during Hurricane Isaac's passage, revealing a downwelling of warm waters that deepened the storm's fuel tank. The study also showed how hurricane-generated currents and eddies can transport oil and other pollutants to coastal beaches.
A new study reveals that Hurricane Sandy's effects on New Jersey residents are still being felt two and a half years after the storm. The study found that 27% of residents with damaged homes experienced moderate or severe mental health distress, while mold was significantly associated with asthma and mental health distress.
The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) core satellite measured rainfall rates of up to 50 mm/h near the center of Tropical Depression 08E. The depression was forming over the Eastern Pacific Ocean when GPM flew overhead on July 27, 2015.
Tropical Depression Felicia made landfall on Socorro Island in the Revillagigedo Islands, southwest of Baja California, Mexico. The storm's maximum sustained winds were near 35 mph, and it is forecast to weaken into a remnant low by Saturday.
Tropical Storm Felicia formed over 400 miles southwest of Baja California's southern tip on July 23, 2015. The storm strengthened into a tropical storm near latitude 19.1 North, longitude 114.9 West, with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph.
Tropical Storm Dolores is weakening due to colder water and increased wind shear, forecasted to become a remnant low in a few days. Swells generated by the storm affect southwestern Mexico and western Baja California.
Hurricane Dolores is a category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 115mph, affecting Mexico's Revillagigedo Islands and generating rough surf. The storm is forecast to weaken gradually over the next 24 hours before moving into colder waters.
NASA's RapidScat instrument detected tropical storm-force winds in Tropical Storm Enrique on July 16, contradicting a forecast that the system would weaken. The storm is moving west-northwest at 8 mph and may turn west by Friday.
Hurricane Dolores was a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds near 130 mph, affecting southwestern Mexico and Baja California peninsula. The storm is expected to continue moving westward, with some strengthening possible during the night of July 14.
Tropical Storm Enrique was located near latitude 17.3 North, longitude 129.0 West on July 14, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and a central pressure of 1003 mb.
Satellite data indicates Hurricane Dolores is strengthening, with colder cloud tops and increased sustained winds of near 80 mph. The storm's trajectory suggests it will continue to pull away from the coast, potentially bringing heavy rainfall and rough surf to southwestern Mexico.
A post-tropical depression has formed in the Central Pacific Ocean, located northeast of Hawaii. Swells from the system are expected to cause high surf along east-facing shores of the main Hawaiian Islands over the next several days.
Tropical Depression 02C formed over 700 miles south-southeast of Hawaii on July 10, with bands of thunderstorms from the west to east. The depression is expected to reach tropical storm strength later today and will be closely monitored by NOAA's Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
Tropical Depression 01C formed hundreds of miles southwest of Hawaii on July 10, with maximum sustained winds near 35 mph. The depression is expected to reach tropical storm strength and continue strengthening through Sunday morning, according to NOAA's Central Pacific Hurricane Center
A new tropical depression has formed in the Eastern Pacific, crossed into the Central Pacific Ocean, and is expected to strengthen over the next 48 hours. The system's movement will be influenced by trade winds, potentially leading to weakening and a westward shift.
Former hurricane Carlos has dissipated, bringing an end to its eastern Pacific journey. The National Hurricane Center reported no areas of suspect development for the next couple of days.
Tropical Storm Carlos remains a small, tightly wound storm with thunderstorms wrapped around its center, producing life-threatening flash floods and mudslides in Mexico. The storm is expected to rapidly weaken and dissipate over the coast of western Mexico.
Tropical Storm Bill is expected to bring heavy rain accumulations of 4-8 inches over eastern Texas and eastern Oklahoma, with life-threatening flash floods possible. The storm will weaken over the next two days, becoming a post-tropical low pressure area by Thursday.
Tropical Storm Bill is expected to bring heavy rain and flash flooding to parts of Texas, particularly eastern Texas and Louisiana. The storm's center was located near latitude 28.2 North, longitude 96.4 West at 10 a.m. CDT on June 16.
Hurricane Carlos has caused coastal complications for western Mexico residents as it weakened and re-strengthened to hurricane force. The storm's compact structure and strong thunderstorms tightly circling the center have extended hurricane-force winds up to 10 miles from the center.
A developing tropical low pressure area in the south-central Gulf of Mexico has a high chance of forming into a tropical depression. The National Hurricane Center warns residents along the northwestern Gulf Coast of potential tropical storm conditions and heavy rainfall.
Tropical Storm Carlos is closely monitored by NASA and the National Hurricane Center (NHC) due to its proximity to Mexico's west coast. The storm has sustained winds of up to 35 mph, with tropical-storm-force winds affecting the coastline.
Tropical Storm Carlos is slowly developing in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, lingering off Mexico's southwestern coast. The storm is expected to move northwest over the next couple of days, bringing heavy rains and potentially life-threatening surf conditions to southern Mexico.
NASA's RapidScat and Terra satellites observed Tropical Depression 3-E forming in the Eastern Pacific, with sustained winds near 15 meters per second (33.5 mph) and a powerful thunderstorm band spiraling into its center.
The remnants of Hurricane Blanca are blanketing northern Baja California and mainland Mexico with disorganized storm clouds. NASA's GOES-West satellite captured an infrared image revealing the system's rapid disruption by high terrain, leading to dissipation later in the day.
Tropical Storm Blanca weakened before making landfall in Baja California, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds decreasing to near 40 mph. The storm's eye had disappeared by June 7, and it was expected to degenerate into a remnant low by Tuesday.
The Suomi NPP satellite gathered infrared data on Hurricane Blanca, which was false-colored to show locations of the strongest thunderstorms. The image revealed two areas of coldest cloud top temperatures and strongest storms west-southwest and east-northeast of Blanca's circulation center.
Tropical Storm Andres is weakening due to strong west-southwesterly shear and cool waters, with the National Hurricane Center expecting it to become post-tropical by June 4. The storm's strongest winds were measured at 25 meters per second in a small area northwest of the center.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured images of Hurricane Blanca on June 3 and 4, showing a decrease in organization and cloud top temperatures as cold as -81.6F. The storm's bands of thunderstorms became fragmented, and its pinhole eye disappeared from the image.
Hurricane Blanca rapidly strengthens with a pinhole eye, expected to become major hurricane and potentially impact southern Baja California and mainland Mexico. Swells generated by the storm will cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the coast of southwestern Mexico.
Tropical Storm Andres has weakened significantly, transitioning from a hurricane to a tropical storm as it moves over cooler waters. Swells generated by the storm are affecting western coast of Mexico, causing life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Tropical Storm Blanca is strengthening due to low vertical wind shear, warm waters, and a moist atmosphere. The storm's maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph with higher gusts.
Hurricane Andres has weakened significantly due to unfavorable sea surface temperatures, with maximum sustained winds decreasing to near 105 mph. The storm is expected to become a tropical storm tonight or Wednesday, followed by a turn toward the north and a decrease in forward speed.
NASA has released a collection of scientific animations exploring hurricanes using satellite data. The animations cover various storms, including Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy, providing valuable insights into the storms' characteristics.
Hurricane Andres, a Category 4 hurricane, is affecting surf along Mexico's Baja California coast with life-threatening swells and rip currents. NASA's Aqua satellite provided critical data on the storm's eye structure and cloud top temperatures, helping forecasters predict its weakening trend.
Tropical Depression 02E forms in Eastern Pacific, expected to become a storm later today. The system is moving northwestward with maximum sustained winds of 35mph and a central pressure of 1006mb.
NASA's Aqua and Global Precipitation Measurement mission core satellite tracked Tropical Storm Andres' intensification, revealing powerful convective storms near the center. The storm's rainfall rates reached over 60 mm per hour, and thunderstorms stretched up to 15 km high.
Researchers at UT Austin study computational models and simulations of hurricanes like Ike to predict storm surge and flooding consequences. Advanced tools in high-performance computing are used to improve simulation accuracy.
The first tropical depression of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season formed on May 28, 2015, about 685 miles southwest of Mexico. The depression is expected to turn northwest and remain over open ocean, potentially becoming a tropical storm or hurricane by Friday.
The US and Cuba have formed a groundbreaking meteorological partnership after a 20-year process, enabling the sharing of critical weather data and GPS monitoring equipment. This collaboration marks a significant improvement in forecasting accuracy for hurricanes and tropical storms, benefiting both countries.
Researchers at Florida State University found that climate change is causing fewer but stronger hurricanes due to rising ocean temperatures. The study projects an increase in storm speed by 1.3 meters per second and a decrease in the number of storms by 6.1 over the past 30 years.
GPM and Suomi-NPP satellites observed subtropical storm Ana's development, with rainfall intensifying near the center as it moved towards the Southeast coastline. The storms transformation is under observation as ANA moves northwest, according to NHC.
A tropical disturbance in the North Atlantic is gaining definition with increasing thunderstorm activity, posing a threat to southeastern US coastlines. Heavy rains are forecasted over the region within the next several days.
Typhoon Noul is predicted to steadily intensify over the next 3 days, reaching Category 2 hurricane strength. The storm will pass northeast of the Philippine Islands before veering north towards Taiwan.
Aid workers should consider long-term archaeological information about local building practices when providing shelter after natural disasters. Archaeological research reveals that communities in the Caribbean have been rebuilding homes for centuries using effective and culturally relevant designs.
NASA's RapidScat instrument provided data on Tropical Cyclone Joalane's surface winds, revealing that the strongest sustained winds consolidated over a 24-hour period. The cyclone intensified, developing an eye with maximum sustained winds of 92 mph/148.2 kph.
A University of Arizona team developed a new model that improves seasonal hurricane forecast accuracy for the North Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico by 23 percent. The model incorporates wind force on the ocean and sea surface temperature over the Atlantic, reducing El Niño's impact during warm AMO phases.