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Heavy rainfall was detected in Hurricane Alex using data from NASA's TRMM satellite on June 29, 2010. The analysis revealed a heavy band of precipitation spiraling into the center of the storm, with rain falling at over 2 inches per hour in some areas.
The TRMM satellite detected scattered moderate to strong convection southwest of Darby's center, with isolated strong convection also seen over the Gulf of Tehauntepec. Darby's remnants are expected to weaken and move northwest towards Caribbean Tropical Storm Alex.
Tropical storm Alex is strengthening due to low wind shear and warm ocean surface temperatures, posing a threat of heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and storm surge to northeastern Mexico and southeastern Texas. The National Hurricane Center predicts the storm will make landfall on Wednesday, bringing potentially life-threatening conditions.
Tropical Storm Alex has brought heavy rainfall to Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula, with total rain accumulations expected to reach 4-8 inches over the region. The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane over the next several days as it heads north into the western Gulf of Mexico.
Darby and Celia are weakening tropical storms in the Eastern Pacific, with expected minimum central pressures of 1004 millibars and 1005 millibars. Both storms are forecast to continue weakening over the next day or two before becoming remnant low pressure areas.
The GOES-13 satellite captured images of two major hurricanes, Celia and Darby, with Celia being a Category Five hurricane and Darby a Category Three. The storms appear to be chasing each other, with Hurricane Celia having the larger eye.
System 93L in the western Caribbean has become better organized, leading to a higher chance of forming Tropical Depression Alex. Forecasters expect heavy rainfall and gusty winds affecting the Yucatan Peninsula this weekend.
Celia's well-defined eye is visible in NASA's infrared image, measuring 15-20 nautical miles wide. High cloud tops indicate strong thunderstorms, while warm sea surface temperatures support the storm's development.
Celia has become the first major hurricane of the season in the Eastern Pacific, reaching Category Three strength with maximum sustained winds of near 115 mph. As she moves westward, Celia is expected to strengthen further today before weakening due to cooler sea surface temperatures.
NASA infrared imagery hinted Darby would become a hurricane due to strong convection and rapidly rising air. The storm intensified into category one hurricane on June 24, with maximum sustained winds near 75 mph.
Hurricane Celia strengthened to a Category Two hurricane with maximum sustained winds of up to 100 mph, and NASA satellites confirmed the emergence of an eye.
Tropical Storm Darby formed rapidly in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, with NASA's Aqua satellite capturing strong convection indicating speedy strengthening. The storm is expected to strengthen further and make landfall in Mexico within the next 48 hours, prompting residents to monitor its track.
The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite has observed moderate rainfall around the center of Hurricane Celia, with maximum sustained winds near 105 miles per hour. Celia's wind shear is expected to relax in the next 24 hours, allowing it to strengthen into a Category Three hurricane.
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center reports that System 92L in the Atlantic Ocean has a minimal 10% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone within the next 48 hours. Strong westerly winds are hindering conditions favorable for tropical cyclone formation.
NASA satellite imagery captures Tropical Depression 2-E and System 92E near western Mexican coast. The system is expected to produce heavy rain and life-threatening flash floods along the immediate coast of Oaxaca.
System 92L is showing signs of organization in the Atlantic Ocean, with strong convection and cold thunderstorms. The National Hurricane Center gives it a 60% chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next two days.
A UNC study finds that most kidney dialysis patients are unprepared for emergencies like hurricanes, which could disrupt life-saving treatment. The survey of North Carolina patients highlights the need for better disaster preparedness education and awareness.
Tropical Cyclone Phet has intensified into a powerful cyclone with an eye in the center, posing a threat to coastal Oman, India, and Pakistan. The storm is expected to bring gale force winds and rough seas, with waves as high as 18 feet.
Tropical Storm Agatha brought heavy rains to El Salvador and Guatemala, causing over 100 deaths and forcing 70,000 people to evacuate. The storm's remnants have entered the northwestern Caribbean Sea with only a 10% chance of reforming into a tropical cyclone due to unfavorable atmospheric conditions.
The University of Miami has been selected by NOAA to lead the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) in the southeastern US. The five-year partnership will focus on improving climate change research, hurricane modeling, and sustainable coastal development.
Florida State University scientists forecast an unusually active 2010 hurricane season with a predicted average of 17 named storms, including 10 that develop into hurricanes. Their unique computer model has already outperformed other models and demonstrated precision in previous forecasts.
Researchers find threespot damselfish kill slow-growing head corals due to habitat needs. Restoring staghorn coral populations can alleviate pressure on other corals and help mitigate the damage.
Threespot damselfish are killing head corals and adding stress to Caribbean coral reefs due to habitat competition. Restoring staghorn coral, their preferred home, can alleviate pressure on other corals. The fish were not overfished, but rather limited by available real estate.
A new study suggests that hurricanes can propel underwater currents with enough force to dig up the seabed, potentially creating underwater mudslides and damaging pipes or other equipment. Researchers warn that major oil leaks from damaged pipelines could have irreversible impacts on the ocean environment.
A new report by SSPEED Center warns that a major hurricane could endanger tens of thousands of lives and cripple the Houston Ship Channel. The study highlights vulnerabilities in existing dikes and levees, highway infrastructure for evacuation, and coastal flooding risks.
Scientists have found evidence of neotectonic activity in the Alps using speleothems, a type of cave formation. The study also presents new constraints for dating shallow faults at the AlpTransit tunnel site in Switzerland.
The study found elevated concentrations of lead, arsenic, and other chemicals in New Orleans' soil and flood sediments, particularly in disadvantaged areas. The research highlights the need for long-term monitoring programs to establish baseline concentrations and distributions of contaminants in the environment.
University of Arizona researchers presented new findings on improving hurricane predictions and understanding the effects of tropical cyclones on the U.S. Southwest. Cloud clusters with higher symmetry are more likely to become hurricanes, and tropical storms in the eastern Pacific are linked to the Caribbean Low-Level Jet.
Tropical Storm 90Q forms in the South Atlantic Ocean, with NASA tracking its movement. The storm is moving away from Brazil's coast and is expected to weaken before being absorbed by a mid-latitude cold front.
A recent survey conducted by LSU's Public Policy Research Lab found that only 30% of respondents believe the federal government has a well-developed plan for hurricane response. In contrast, 80% of residents have their own well-developed plans, indicating a recognition of the need for individual preparedness.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured infrared images of Oli as it passed by, revealing better organization and a well-defined eye. Infrared imagery showed deep convection over the storm's center, with waves 20 feet high in the open ocean.
A CU-Boulder expert emphasizes that disasters are preventable and that societies can take proactive measures to minimize devastation. The expert argues that the international community should prioritize preventive measures in disaster assistance, such as rebuilding infrastructure to withstand future disasters.
A recent special edition of Ocean Engineering analyzes Hurricane Katrina's impact and provides lessons learned from an IPET study conducted between 2005-2006. The study assessed the performance of flood protection systems in affected coastal areas.
Cyclone Edzani, a powerful Category 4 storm, is generating extreme waves and super swells over the open ocean. The storm's eye was visible in a NASA satellite image, and forecasters predict it will continue moving southwesterly, entering cooler waters by early next week and weakening.
A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that 14.9% of children in hurricane-affected areas suffered from serious emotional disturbances, including depression, hyperactivity, and learning difficulties.
Nida will pass east of Iwo To and Chichi Jima islands, causing heavy surf and battering waves. The typhoon is forecast to weaken as it moves into cooler waters and areas of stronger wind shear.
The NASA GOES Project provides real-time satellite animations of the eastern Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, offering a panoramic view of hurricanes in HDTV wide-screen format. The animations display several weather regimes simultaneously, including easterly winds, daily thunderstorms, and prevailing westerly winds.
The TRMM satellite revealed most of Ida's heaviest rainfall was located just off the coasts of Nicaragua, Honduras, and Belize. The satellite data also showed that the heavy rainfall tapered off except for a few intense thunderstorms near the northeastern coast of Honduras.
Hurricane Ida's large cloud cover stretches over the Gulf of Mexico, extending from Florida's west coast to eastern Texas. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, storm surge, and strong winds to the affected areas.
NASA's TRMM and QuikScat satellites provide critical data on Tropical Storm Ida's rainfall and wind patterns. The storm's center is expected to make landfall along the northern Gulf coast Tuesday morning.
A tropical depression with maximum sustained winds near 35 mph was downgraded late yesterday as cooler waters and increasing wind shear took their toll. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) detected the disintegration of Tropical Depression Neki using its satellite imagery, revealing a surface trough in low clouds.
A new community engagement process has been developed to enable residents to contribute their essential knowledge to emergency planning. This approach recognizes that people on the ground may have critical insights into potential problems with emergency plans, which can be overlooked by experts.
Tropical Storm Neki continues to exhibit intense areas of heavy rainfall despite weakening, according to NASA's TRMM satellite. Rainfall rates reached up to 2 inches per hour in the storm's northeast and northern quadrants.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured Rick's remnant clouds and showers as they merged with a low-pressure system over Missouri, stretching precipitation from Louisiana to Michigan. The National Hurricane Center confirmed that Rick's center of circulation had dissipated by October 21.
Hurricane Neki's strong winds and heavy rainfall threaten the Papahanaumokuakea National Monument, home to rare species such as the green sea turtle and Hawaiian monk seal. The storm is expected to weaken as it heads into cooler waters, but high seas pose a concern for the smaller islands within the monument.
Scientists are using seismic noise to reconstruct the history of hurricanes in the North Atlantic, analyzing patterns produced during hurricanes and regular storms. Preliminary results suggest that hurricanes produce recognizable patterns, allowing researchers to potentially establish a link between global warming and hurricane frequen...
TRMM satellite captures heavy rainfall in Tropical Storm Neki's northeast quadrant, indicating intensification of the storm. The storm is expected to strengthen and potentially make landfall over Johnston Island by Thursday.
Tropical Storm Rick is expected to pass south of the Baja, bringing heavy rainfall to extreme southern Baja California and northwestern Mexico. The storm's center is currently located 200 miles south-southwest of Cabo San Lucas, with maximum sustained winds near 65 mph.
Researchers have developed a way to accurately predict power outages in advance of a hurricane, allowing utilities to plan crew requests and locations more effectively. The study's findings could help save utilities money and restore power faster after the storm.
Hurricane Rick strengthened into a Category Five hurricane, bringing powerful winds and large ocean swells to the southern Baja California. NASA satellites tracked the storm's progress, revealing high thunderstorm cloud temperatures and an eye forming on October 18.
Tropical Storm Rick is expected to strengthen into a hurricane over the weekend, with warm sea surface temperatures and light wind shear contributing to its growth. Residents of southern and central Baja California are advised to prepare for potential evacuations from coastal areas if the forecast holds.
Tropical Storm Patricia is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches across the extreme southern portion of Baja California. The storm's track brings it closer to Southern Baja California, with a closest approach between 8 p.m. PDT tonight and 8 a.m. PDT Wednesday morning.
Tropical Storm Henri is currently located east of the Northern Leeward Islands with maximum sustained winds near 45 mph. The storm is expected to move west-northwest and eventually be steered by a subtropical ridge over the Western Atlantic Ocean.
NASA's Aqua and Quick Scatterometer satellites captured infrared imagery of Tropical Storm Olaf stretching eastward over mainland Mexico, showing its center west of Baja California. The storms dissipation was attributed to adverse environmental conditions like upper-level winds and cooler sea surface temperatures.
Tropical Depression 18-E forms in the Eastern North Pacific with maximum sustained winds near 35 mph, located 580 miles west-southwest of Baja California. Forecasters predict little growth into a tropical storm due to unfavorable wind conditions and cooler waters on its northward track.
A new study in Journal of the American College of Surgeons found that major disasters like Hurricane Katrina can significantly impact surgical services, leading to increased costs for routine operations. However, the same study revealed that hospitals can achieve cost efficiencies by having staff cover and share more duties.
A recent study suggests that global warming conditions will increase the incidence of central Pacific El Niño, potentially reducing its protective effects on Atlantic hurricanes. This could lead to more severe droughts in regions like Australia and India.
A new study by Clemson University researchers contradicts global warming claims by finding that hurricane frequency is increasing in the Atlantic Basin, but their individual strengths are not growing stronger. The study analyzed changes in tropical cycle records between 1851 and 2008 and found no evidence of increased storm strength.
Tropical Storm Marty is weakening due to stronger wind shear, with warmer cloud tops indicating lower thunderstorm heights and reduced storm power.
Hurricane Linda is expected to weaken due to cooler waters and wind shear, with a 10% opening in her eyewall revealed by NASA's Aqua satellite. The storm's maximum sustained winds near 85 mph are weakening, and tropical storm force winds extend out 140 miles from the center.