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A University of Michigan researcher found that breast cancer patients who endured Hurricane Katrina in 2005 have a 15% higher mortality rate than those not exposed to the storm. The study suggests disaster-related healthcare disruptions and highlights the need for improved access to healthcare during disasters.
Tropical Cyclone Kyarr is a powerful storm with an organized eye, producing deep convection and strong thunderstorms. Forecasted to turn southwest and make landfall in Somalia, the cyclone's trajectory may be influenced by two large areas of high pressure.
Tropical Storm Olga merged with a cold front, leading to weakening and post-tropical cyclone classification. The remnants of the storm moved through the Mississippi Valley before reaching the Great Lakes.
Tropical Storm Pablo formed on Oct. 25 and strengthened into a hurricane before weakening back into a tropical storm. NASA's satellite imagery captured the storm's formation and rapid changes, revealing a small-scale cyclone with well-defined winds within a larger low-pressure area.
Tropical Depression 17 formed over the Gulf of Mexico, with maximum sustained winds near 35 mph and a minimum central pressure of 1006 millibars. The depression is expected to merge with a cold front, bringing gale-force winds and heavy rainfall to the northern Gulf coast.
Neoguri, formerly a typhoon, has taken on a more frontal system appearance in NASA's Aqua satellite imagery. The storm is expected to intensify slightly and track northeastward with maximum sustained winds near 45 knots.
Tropical Storm Neoguri is undergoing extratropical transition due to southwesterly wind shear, resulting in elongated storm structure and weakened convection. The system's maximum sustained winds near 40 knots (46 mph) are expected to decrease within 12 hours.
Typhoon Bualoi rapidly intensified over 24 hours, developing an eye and powerful thunderstorms. The storm's organization and strength were assessed using satellite imagery provided by NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite.
Tropical Storm Priscilla made landfall in western Mexico on October 20, causing widespread rainfall accumulations. The storm dissipated by nightfall, leaving behind remnants that moved northwards.
Tropical Storm Neoguri has become more organized over the past 24 hours, according to NASA-NOAA satellite data. The storm was classified as a tropical depression for days before consolidation on October 18, and is expected to strengthen before weakening.
Tropical Storm Octave formed on Oct. 17 as a tropical depression in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, with cloud top temperatures reaching -70 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm is expected to weaken due to wind shear and movement out of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), forecasted to degenerate into a remnant low over the weekend.
NASA's Terra satellite captured an image of Tropical Depression Fifteen on Oct. 16, revealing its elongated shape and weakening circulation. The system had degenerated into a trough of low pressure, marking the end of its life cycle.
Researchers have discovered a new phenomenon where strong storms can produce vibrations in the ocean floor as strong as a magnitude 3.5 earthquake. The study found over 10,000 stormquakes occurring from 2006 to 2019 offshore of various locations, including New England and Florida.
Researchers found a connection between strong storms and intense seismic activity near the edge of continental shelves. Over 10,000 stormquakes were detected off the US and Canadian coasts from 2006 to 2019, lasting hours to days.
The Suomi NPP satellite revealed that Tropical Storm Melissa was experiencing wind shear, causing the strongest thunderstorms to be displaced. This led to a weakening of the storm's circulation, with only scattered clouds and precipitation remaining.
Tropical Storm Ema formed near Hawaiian Islands on October 12 and passed over NASA's Terra satellite on the following day. The satellite captured strong convection limited to the area north of the storm's center, indicating wind shear effects
Typhoon Hagibis has weakened to a typhoon status after being a super typhoon, with NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite providing visible imagery of the storm. The image showed a cloud-filled eye surrounded by powerful thunderstorms and a large tail of clouds stretching along Japan's east coast.
Subtropical Storm Melissa forms off the New England coast, bringing strong winds and coastal flooding to the mid-Atlantic region. The National Hurricane Center predicts gradual weakening over the next few days, with Melissa expected to lose its subtropical characteristics by Saturday night.
The Suomi NPP satellite provided a composite visible image of Super Typhoon Hagibis, revealing its impressive structure with an eye surrounded by powerful thunderstorms. The storm maintained its intensity as it moved north-northwest towards Japan.
Tropical Storm Mitag is undergoing extratropical transition, losing its tropical characteristics and becoming a larger system with increasing wind field size. The storm had maximum sustained winds near 40 knots (46 mph/74 kph) as it moved east-northeast towards landfall over northern Honshu, Japan.
Lorenzo has transitioned to an extra-tropical cyclone, bringing hurricane-force winds and heavy rainfall to Ireland and the United Kingdom. The GPM core satellite detected heavy rainfall north of the center, with rates reaching over 1 inch per hour.
Tropical Storm Mitag was dropping heavy rainfall along South Korea's coastal areas, with light rain falling over the rest of the country. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission found heaviest rain in scattered areas over eastern and southern coasts.
A low-pressure system formerly known as tropical cyclone Narda is generating scattered light rain in the eastern side of its remnant clouds. Forecasters expect additional rainfall of up to 2 inches across parts of Chihuahua and Sonora, with moisture spreading northeastward across US Southern Plains.
Hurricane Lorenzo, a very large tropical cyclone, is moving towards the northeast at 22 mph. The storm has grown in size, with hurricane-force winds extending up to 90 miles from its center.
A recent study from Washington University in St. Louis challenges the idea that species previously exposed to variable conditions are better suited to cope with climate change. The model predicts that simple changes in weather event intensity could be lethal for populations that have experienced similar events in the past.
Typhoon Mitag continues to produce strong thunderstorms around its cloud-filled eye, affecting Taiwan and forecasted to graze China's east coast. The storm is at peak intensity, moving northwards with maximum sustained winds near 75 knots.
Hurricane Lorenzo attained Category 5 strength briefly, becoming the strongest hurricane on record in the eastern-most Atlantic Ocean. The Suomi NPP satellite provided infrared data that showed changes in the storm's eye and powerful thunderstorms, and mesospheric gravity waves were also observed.
Tropical Storm Narda is expected to produce heavy rainfall along Mexico's west coast, with potential accumulations ranging from 1-6 inches. NASA's Aqua satellite captured images of the storm, revealing deep convection and cloud tops colder than minus 80 degrees Celsius.
Satellite images from NASA's Terra Satellite confirmed Hurricane Lorenzo as a major hurricane with a clear eye and solid structure of thunderstorms. The storm is moving north-northwest at 14 mph, with maximum sustained winds near 145 mph.
Tropical Depression 19W is organizing and strengthening toward tropical storm status. The storm has developed strong thunderstorms around its center with winds near 29 mph/46 kph, and forecasters expect it to move west-northwest and then turn north.
NASA's Terra satellite captured an image of Tropical Storm Karen showing strongest thunderstorms west of center, indicating weakening. The storm is forecast to become a remnant low by Sunday with wind speeds near 45 mph and minimum central pressure at 1004 millibars.
A new operational algorithm enhances intensity prediction, particularly for rapid intensification within 24 hours. The Index to Better Estimate Tropical Cyclone Intensity Change improves error rates by 16%.
Hurricane Lorenzo has strengthened, becoming more organized with a rounded shape indicating intensification. The storm's eye is rapidly appearing in conventional satellite imagery, surrounded by very cold cloud tops.
Hurricane Lorenzo's cloud top temperatures dropped to minus 121 Fahrenheit, indicating increased strength, with maximum sustained winds reaching 85 mph. The storm is forecast to become a major hurricane by Thursday and will continue moving west-northwest.
NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission detected scattered light rain from the remnants of Hurricane Kiko, which weakened to a remnant low-pressure area on September 24. The rainfall data is used by forecasters at NOAA's National Hurricane Center to improve forecasts.
Tropical Storm Karen has brought heavy rain to Puerto Rico, with the GPM core satellite detecting rainfall rates exceeding 1.6 inches per hour in the Atlantic Ocean and central Puerto Rico. Forecasters predict additional rainfall accumulations of 1-2 inches across the territory.
Jerry has been designated a post-tropical cyclone due to the lack of strong thunderstorms in recent satellite imagery. The post-tropical storm is expected to produce 1 inch or less of rainfall across Bermuda through tonight, with swells continuing to affect the island over the next few days.
Tropical Storm Jerry is weakening due to strong vertical wind shear and an intruding dry atmosphere, causing its cloud pattern to deteriorate. The storm's shape is becoming elongated, indicating it is losing strength. Forecasters expect gradual weakening over the next few days.
Tropical Storm Karen has regained strength due to powerful thunderstorms re-developing around its center. Cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit indicate the presence of capable storms that can produce heavy rainfall.
Tropical Storm Lorenzo is strengthening and becoming more organized, with a rounded shape indicating intensification. The storm is moving towards the west-northwest at 16 mph, surrounded by warm waters and humid air, setting conditions ripe for further intensification.
Cyclone Hikaa is located near latitude 19.9 degrees north and longitude 58.4 degrees east, just 38 nautical miles southwest of Masirah Island. The storm is approaching landfall in Oman near Duqm with gusty winds and heavy rainfall.
A Stanford-led study predicts a tripling of storm-related damages in the Bahamas if protective ecosystems like coral reefs and mangrove forests are degraded or lost. The research is being used by the Bahamian government to pinpoint key areas for investment in natural ecosystems.
Tropical Storm Tapah transitioned into an extra-tropical storm as measured by NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission, showing heavy rainfall on the northeastern side of the storm. The storm was characterized by strong winds of up to 63 mph and poleward displacement towards the north pole.
NASA's Suomi NPP satellite tracked Tropical Storm Karen as it formed in the Caribbean Sea and encountered wind shear, causing its shape to become less organized. The storm is expected to bring heavy rains and gusty winds to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission detected intense rainfall rates in Tropical Storm Lorenzo, with the heaviest downpours occurring near the storm's center. The tropical cyclone is forecast to strengthen and become a hurricane by Wednesday, posing a threat to interests in the Cabo Verde Islands.
Tropical Storm Jerry's organization and strength are affected by wind shear, pushing clouds away from the storm's center. The shape of the storm provides forecasters with an idea of its internal structure, while wind shear weakens rotation by pushing it apart at different levels.
Tropical Storm Kiko exhibits a tight circulation center with low clouds and deep convection. The storm is forecast to strengthen briefly before weakening and potentially becoming a remnant low later this week.
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita had a significant impact on the mortality rate of seniors with diabetes, even ten years later. Those who lived in affected areas experienced a 40% higher one-month mortality rate compared to unaffected counties.
Tropical Storm Lorena made landfall in northwestern Mexico after approaching the country, bringing heavy rainfall to Arizona. The NASA-NOAA Suomi NPP satellite provided key imagery of the storm's shape and organization, helping forecasters prepare for potential flooding and severe thunderstorms.
Tropical Storm Tapah exhibits a large thunderstorm band resembling a tail on NASA satellite imagery, suggesting better organization. The storm is also showing signs of strengthening, with forecasters predicting it will move north-northeast through the Sea of Japan.
Tropical Storm Kiko is a compact storm with sustained winds of near 60 mph, located about 1,360 miles west-southwest of Baja California. The storm has redeveloped an inner circulation and is expected to turn toward the west-southwest over the weekend.
Satellite images show Humberto transitioning to an extratropical cyclone, with frontal features and cooler air wrapping around the circulation. The system is expected to become a large and powerful extratropical cyclone before being absorbed by another low-pressure area.
NASA measured rainfall rates in Hurricane Lorena and Tropical Storm Mario, with the heaviest rainfall occurring in the eastern side of Lorena. Forecasters predict up to 8 inches of rain, potentially causing flash flooding.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite used infrared light to analyze Hurricane Jerry's strength, finding cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit. This indicates strong storms with the potential to generate heavy rainfall, posing a life-threatening threat to the Northern Leeward Islands.
Tropical Storm Mario has lost its rounded shape, indicating weakening, according to NASA-NOAA satellite imagery. Wind shear is affecting the storm, with powerful thunderstorms stretching high into the troposphere, suggesting heavy rainfall potential.
NASA's Aqua Satellite provided visible data on Major Hurricane Humberto, revealing powerful thunderstorms and a shift in its structure. The storm is expected to weaken today and become a post-tropical cyclone by Friday, with hazardous conditions persisting along the coast of Bermuda.
Tropical Storm Lorena's strong bands of thunderstorms swept over the western parts of Michoacan and Colima states, bringing heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash floods. The storm's center moved along the southwestern coast of Mexico, with maximum sustained winds reaching near 70 mph.
A new study by MBL and BIOS scientists found that hurricanes like Nicole significantly affect the ocean's biological pump, accelerating the transfer of carbon from surface to deeper ocean layers. This boost provides a crucial source of food for marine life in the deep ocean.
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission's core satellite measured rainfall rates throughout Tropical Storm Jerry, revealing heavy rainfall on the eastern and southern sides of the storm. The data is used by forecasters at NOAA's National Hurricane Center to inform their forecasts and warnings.
Tropical Storm Kiko maintained its strength and shape after weakening from hurricane-force, with strong bands of thunderstorms visible in satellite imagery. The storm is forecast to slowly strengthen and potentially regain hurricane strength on Friday.