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Tropical Depression Vicky is a shadow of its former self, devoid of precipitation around its low-level center. The cyclone's strengthening wind shear has caused it to weaken and become a remnant low later today.
Hurricane Teddy's satellite appearance steadily developed overnight, with a ragged warming eye surrounded by convection. The storm is moving northwest at 12 mph, expected to continue for days, with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph.
NASA used satellites to estimate Hurricane Sally's rainfall and create a flood warning map. The storm generated high rainfall rates near its core, resulting in widespread flooding along the Gulf Coast.
Paulette's transformation into an extra-tropical storm revealed by NASA imagery, with visible clouds and wind circulation. The system is expected to weaken over the next couple of days, but still poses a threat to Atlantic Canada and the US east coast with life-threatening surf conditions.
Hurricane Sally made landfall near Gulf Shores, Alabama as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. Heavy rainmakers were detected north of the eye, with cloud top temperatures reaching -80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tropical Storm Vicky is weakening due to strong southwesterly wind shear, with maximum sustained winds near 50 mph and higher gusts. The storm is expected to become a tropical depression in around 24 hours before weakening further.
Tropical Storm Karina is weakening due to unfavorable upper-level winds and cooler waters, forecast to become a remnant low by tonight. Its maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph with higher gusts, moving toward the northwest at 8 mph.
NASA's Aqua satellite detected the strongest storms on Hurricane Teddy's western side, with coldest cloud top temperatures as low as -81 degrees Celsius. This suggests that the storm is experiencing westerly wind shear, a phenomenon that can lead to heavy rain.
Teddy is consolidating in the Central North Atlantic Ocean with improved circulation and increasing maximum sustained winds. The storm's structure is slowly improving, with stronger thunderstorms around its core.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Depression Rene as it was dissipating in the central North Atlantic Ocean. The storm opened into a trough of low pressure and dissipated over several hours.
Tropical Storm Vicky is weakening due to strong southwesterly wind shear pushing its clouds to the northeastern quadrant. The storm's shape and organization are being distorted, and it is forecast to degenerate into a remnant low by Wednesday.
NASA's Aqua satellite found structural changes and the strongest side of Hurricane Paulette as it moved away from Bermuda. The storm is expected to undergo extratropical transition, weakening rapidly on Wednesday.
Hurricane Sally is expected to produce 10-20 inches of rainfall with isolated amounts of 30 inches along the central Gulf Coast. The storm's slow movement increases the risk of historic flooding and extreme life-threatening flash flooding, particularly in Florida and the southeastern United States.
NASA uses infrared data from the Aqua satellite to analyze low-pressure areas developing in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. The data reveals cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating strong storms capable of heavy rain.
Hurricane Paulette's large eye is approaching the island of Bermuda, prompting a Hurricane Warning. The storm has maximum sustained winds of near 90 mph and is expected to pass over the island during the next couple of hours.
Tropical Depression 20 strengthened into Tropical Storm Teddy, breaking a hurricane season record. The storm is expected to become a major hurricane later in the week, with life-threatening surf and rip current conditions forecasted for the Lesser Antilles.
Tropical Storm Paulette's unique shape is attributed to the strong southwesterly wind shear affecting it and its companion storm, Rene. Infrared imagery reveals powerful thunderstorms with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tropical Storm Paulette's cloud top temperatures were as cold as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating strong storms capable of creating heavy rain. The storm was weakened by wind shear, but forecast to re-strengthen over the weekend and potentially become a hurricane.
Tropical Storm Rene appears more organized as wind shear eases, becoming slightly circular on satellite imagery. The storm is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by Saturday, Sept. 12, with no expected landfall impact.
NASA infrared data shows tropical cyclone Paulette experiencing strong wind shear, pushing clouds away from its center. This phenomenon can weaken the storm and indicate potential for heavy rainfall.
Tropical Storm Rene, formed on September 7 in the North Atlantic, brought strong winds and heavy rain to Cabo Verde Islands. The storm's center was located near latitude 16.5 degrees north and longitude 26.5 degrees west, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.
Tropical Storm Paulette set a new record for the earliest 16th named storm of any Atlantic season by 10 days. The storm's organization improved significantly since September 7, with forecasters noting improved convection and wind shear restrictions.
Haishen has strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane/typhoon with sustained winds near 140 knots (161 mph/259 kph), forecast to peak later on Sept. 4 and make landfall in South Korea after 3 days.
The NASA-NOAA satellite captured a nighttime image of Hurricane Nana just after it made landfall in southern Belize. The storm strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 75 mph (120 kph) before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved inland.
Tropical Storm Omar was weakened to a depression as it continued to be battered by strong upper-level winds, according to NASA's Terra satellite imagery. The storm's wind shear pushed clouds east of the center, leading to its downgrade from a tropical storm.
Tropical Storm Nana has strengthened in the Caribbean Sea, with NASA's Terra satellite analyzing cloud top temperatures to monitor its progress. The storm is expected to become a hurricane by tonight, posing warnings and watches for areas in Central America and Belize.
Tropical Storm Omar formed on Sept. 1 off the coast of North Carolina, becoming the earliest 15th storm on record. NASA's satellite data revealed wind shear affecting the storm, causing it to strengthen and potentially generate heavy rainfall. The storm is now expected to weaken and become a remnant low-pressure area by Thursday, Sept. 3.
Tropical Depression 15 formed over the Atlantic Ocean, east of North Carolina, and has been battling wind shear. The depression is currently 140 miles east-southeast of Cape Hatteras, moving toward the east-northeast at 14 mph.
Researchers tracked changes in loggerhead sea turtle behavior before and after Hurricane Irene passed through the Mid-Atlantic Bight. The study found that turtles reacted to environmental changes, including cooler surface temperatures and disrupted thermocline layers, which influenced their movements and dive behavior.
Typhoon Maysak's eye is expected to pass just west of Okinawa Island within 24 hours. The storm has maximum sustained winds near 100 knots (115 mph/185 kph) and is predicted to make landfall in southern South Korea.
The NASA Terra satellite captured an infrared image of cloud top temperatures in Tropical Storm Hernan, showing its final burst of strength. The storm's powerful thunderstorms had coldest cloud top temperatures as low as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit near the center.
Tropical Depression Laura is generating heavy rain and triggering watches across the eastern U.S., with a risk of tornadoes in parts of Mississippi, Tennessee, and southern Kentucky. The depression is moving east-northeast at 20 mph, expected to continue along the Ohio Valley through tonight.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are developing an AI-powered system to automatically identify buildings and assess damage using amateur drone videos. The system, called MSNet, can overlay masks on damaged areas and determine the severity of damage, enabling faster and more accurate damage assessments.
Tropical Storm Bavi made landfall in northwestern North Korea, weakened to a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds near 40 knots. The storm has transitioned to an extra-tropical cyclone, retaining hurricane-force winds as it moves across northeastern China.
Tropical Storm Hernan forms in the Eastern Pacific, moving towards Mexico's coast. NASA's nighttime view reveals a sheared tropical cyclone with potential for heavy rainfall due to cold cloud tops.
Hurricane Laura made landfall as a powerful Category 4 hurricane along the Louisiana coast, with sustained winds near 150 mph and a clear circular eye. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured a nighttime image of the storm just after landfall.
A new study found that extreme hurricane rainfall events in the Caribbean are five times more likely in a warmer world, but meeting Paris Agreement goals could reduce this risk by up to half. The research highlights the urgent need to tackle global warming and recommends targeting resilience funding towards the most at-risk areas.
Tropical Storm Iselle formed on Aug 26 with enhanced infrared data showing strongest storms west of the center, indicating large amounts of rain. Wind shear will likely prevent strengthening over the next couple of days, and forecasts predict weakening late this weekend.
NASA satellites have been providing forecasters with data on major Hurricane Laura's temperature, rainfall capability, storm structure and extent. Cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit are generating heavy rainfall.
Hurricane Laura is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico, with NASA capturing powerful images of the storm from space. The eye of the hurricane was located near latitude 26.4 degrees north and longitude 91.4 degrees west, with maximum sustained winds increasing to near 115 mph.
Hurricane Laura strengthened as a hurricane, with NASA providing infrared imagery showing its structure and rainmaking capabilities. The storm is over 350 miles in diameter, with hurricane-force winds extending outward up to 45 miles from the center.
Tropical Storm Laura continues to move through the Caribbean Sea, producing heavy rainfall and potentially life-threatening flash flooding. NASA's infrared data reveals powerful storms with cold cloud top temperatures, affecting Jamaica and Cuba.
Tropical Storm Laura has become better organized than yesterday, with improved structure, but still lacks well-defined banding features. The storm is expected to move west-northwestward over the next couple of days, potentially affecting the northern Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico.
Tropical Depression 14 is forecast to strengthen into a tropical storm and potentially become a hurricane, according to NASA's Terra satellite data. The depression's coldest cloud top temperatures were as cold as minus 60 degrees Fahrenheit, generating heavy rainfall and affecting Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.
Tropical Storm Genevieve has weakened rapidly due to various factors, including moderate southerly vertical wind shear and cooler sea-surface temperatures. As of Aug. 21, the storm is expected to degenerate into a post-tropical cyclone, moving further away from the Baja California peninsula.
Hurricane Genevieve's size and strength were revealed through NASA's wide-angle photos, showing a clear eye surrounded by powerful thunderstorms. The storm's wind field expanded, affecting the Baja California peninsula with strong winds, heavy rainfall, and large ocean swells.
The NASA-NOAA satellite Suomi NPP provided a nighttime image of Hurricane Genevieve on August 18, showing its well-defined eye surrounded by powerful thunderstorms. Forecasters can use this infrared imagery to track the storm's strength and structure.
Genevieve strengthened into a hurricane, with the most powerful thunderstorms in its eyewall having coldest cloud top temperatures as low as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm is expected to become major and bring life-threatening surf and rip current conditions to Mexico's southern coast.
NASA's Terra satellite captured a visible image of Post-tropical Storm Kyle on Aug. 16, revealing an elongated circulation and ill-defined center. The storm had become an extratropical low-pressure area attached to warm and cold fronts, leading to its dissipation by Aug. 17.
Tropical Storm Josephine weakened on August 16, with satellite imagery showing it had become elongated and stretched out into a trough of low pressure. The storm's cloud top temperatures were near minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating it was degenerating rapidly.
Tropical Depression 10E is struggling to intensify due to strong northeasterly wind shear, according to NASA's Suomi NPP satellite imagery. The depression has maintained a small ragged band of convection in its southwest quadrant despite the adverse conditions.
Tropical Storm Josephine is being affected by southwesterly wind shear, which is pushing clouds and precipitation to the northeast of its center. This wind shear is expected to continue, potentially affecting the storm's trajectory and weakening it over the next couple of days.
Elida has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone due to the absence of strong thunderstorms. The National Hurricane Center notes that without warm sea surface temperatures, organized deep convection will not return, making this the final advisory on Elida.
NASA-NOAA satellite imagery reveals the development of Tropical Storm Josephine, which formed from Tropical Depression 11. The storm is expected to continue moving west-northwest and strengthen over the next 48 hours.
Hurricane Elida's eye has become fully covered by high clouds, a sign of the storm weakening due to cooler waters. The storm is expected to weaken quickly and degenerate into a remnant low-pressure area on Thursday.
Hurricane Elida intensified into a Category 2 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds reaching 100 mph and an eye apparent on night-time imagery. The storm is expected to weaken rapidly over colder water, degenerating to a remnant low pressure area by Thursday.
Tropical Storm Jangmi transitioned into an extra-tropical storm on Aug. 11, located near latitude 26.9 degrees north and longitude 130.4 degrees east, about 139 miles northeast of Chinhae, South Korea. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 35 knots (40 mph) and was speeding to the north-northeast.
Tropical Depression 09E strengthened into Tropical Storm Elida, with maximum sustained winds near 65 mph and a central pressure of 995 millibars. Infrared imagery from NASA's Aqua satellite confirmed the storm's transition, revealing powerful thunderstorms with cold cloud top temperatures indicating heavy rainfall potential.
A new study by University of Iowa researchers identifies a connection between the East Asian Subtropical Jet Stream and the frequency of tropical storms in the Atlantic Ocean. The study found that stronger EASJ is associated with fewer Atlantic tropical cyclones, suggesting a link between climate systems in Asia and hurricane formation.
CloudSat captured areas of heavy rain and high-powered clouds during Tropical Storm Isaias' intensification into a hurricane. The satellite's advanced cloud-profiling radar provided new insights into the storm's vertical structure and contributed to improved global model representations.