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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A new study reveals that the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) significantly impacts daily rainfall patterns in Sumatra. The MJO brings cloudy, rain periods and sunny, drier periods, with greater potential for significant rain events when active near the Maritime Continent.
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.
NASA's Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for GPM (IMERG) estimated heavy rainfall totals of 16-24 inches between Freeport and Beaumont, Texas, and 6 inches in southwestern Louisiana. The IMERG product provides near-real-time rain estimates every 30 minutes, combining satellite observations with other data sources.
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 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.
GPM core satellite measured rainfall rates throughout Tropical Storm Tapah, revealing rates as high as 1.6 inches per hour at the storm's center. Forecasters incorporate this data into their forecasts to predict the storm's trajectory and strength.
Tropical Depression Imelda brought heavy rainfall to northeastern Texas, with NASA estimating over 10 inches of rain fell between Houston and Beaumont. The storm's rainfall totals are expected to produce significant flash floods, prompting flash flood watches for parts of eastern Texas and western Louisiana.
NASA's AIRS instrument captured temperatures in Tropical Depression Imelda, providing insight into the storm's rainfall potential over eastern Texas. Forecasters incorporated the data into their forecasts, predicting heavy rains and significant flash flooding along the Gulf Coast.
Tropical Storm Mario is intensifying with heavy rainfall rates of over 36 mm per hour. The storm is expected to become nearly stationary from early Friday through early Saturday, with maximum sustained winds increasing to near 65 mph.
Hurricane Humberto is a very large storm stretching from Florida to North Carolina with a tail extending hundreds of miles into the western Atlantic Ocean. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and large swells to Bermuda, with maximum sustained winds near 100 mph.
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission detected heavy rainfall northwest of the cyclone's center, exceeding 40 mm/h. The system is expected to produce up to 2-4 inches of total rainfall accumulations in the Bahamas and 2-4 inches along the U.S. Southeast Coast.
A Rutgers-led study suggests climate change could alter how water interacts with soil globally, affecting groundwater supplies, food security, and ecosystems. Soil changes could also influence carbon storage and greenhouse gas levels.
Researchers found increased rainfall reduces soil's water absorption rate, leading to more water in streams and lakes. Soil properties also affect carbon storage, potentially impacting climate models.
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission found heavy rainfall north of the center of Tropical Storm Gabrielle, with rates over 25 mm per hour. The storm is expected to weaken and dissipate over the far North Atlantic west of the British Isles on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Hurricane Dorian brought heavy rainfall totals of over 36 inches to the Bahamas and an area off northeastern Florida, with smaller amounts affecting the US East Coast. The storm also caused wind damage and power outages in eastern Canada.
Tropical Storm Gabrielle has become a post-tropical cyclone over the eastern Atlantic, with heavy rainfall and high winds expected. The storm is forecast to weaken into a remnant low tonight before slowly strengthening into a tropical cyclone by the weekend.
Hurricane Dorian generated heavy rainfall, with areas receiving over 36 inches of rain accumulation. NASA's satellite data showed the strongest storms were located in cloud tops as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
The GPM core satellite found the heaviest precipitation at a rate greater than 1.6 inches per hour, primarily northwest and northeast of the typhoon's center in fragmented thunderstorms. NASA researches tropical cyclones to provide international partners with data for forecasting.
Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Dorian has left over three feet of rain in the Bahamas and is now affecting South Carolina, with accumulation totals exceeding 10 inches off-shore. NASA's IMERG product provides near-realtime rain estimates using satellite observations, helping to track the storm's movement and intensity.
The Global Precipitation Measurement mission captured data on Hurricane Juliette's rainfall patterns, revealing a 'hook' shape of intense precipitation. The heaviest rainfall was found in the northwest thunderstorms, circling the storm's eye at rates over 36 mm/hour.
Fragmented strong storms remain in the remnants of Tropical Storm Fernand, capable of generating heavy rainfall. The storms were detected by NASA's Aqua satellite using infrared light, with cloud top temperatures as cold as -70 degrees Fahrenheit.
The GPM core satellite found a band of heavy rainfall north and east of Tropical Storm Gabrielle's center, falling at over 40 mm/h. The storm is expected to continue its northwestward motion through Saturday with increasing forward speed.
NASA used its Aqua satellite to analyze Tropical Storm Fernand's strength before it made landfall in northeastern Mexico. The storm had coldest cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating strong storms with heavy rain potential.
Cities with high rainfall can achieve cooler temperatures through targeted planting, while extremely dry regions benefit from increased wind circulation and shade. The study provides a preliminary classification of cities for urban heat island mitigation, highlighting the importance of regional climate characteristics.
NASA estimated hurricane rainfall totals for the Bahamas, with excessive rain accumulation reported on Grand Bahama Island and Abaco Island. The storm's center was north of the Bahamas, moving further north parallel to Florida's east coast.
Tropical Depression Kajiki made a quick landfall in Vietnam, with the Global Precipitation Measurement mission analyzing rainfall rates. The heaviest rainfall was recorded over central Vietnam and Laos, falling at rates of up to 0.8 inches per hour.
A new PSU study estimates that snowfall frequency will decline across the Pacific Northwest by 2100, with low- and mid-elevation sites like the Cascades experiencing the largest declines. Global efforts to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions can slow this rate of decline.
Tropical Depression 7 has powerful thunderstorms with heavy rain capabilities affecting southern Texas and northeastern Mexico. NASA's Aqua satellite analysis found strongest storms in fragmented bands, with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
The NASA IMERG algorithm provides near-realtime precipitation estimates for Hurricane Dorian, showing storm-total rain accumulation exceeding 24 inches over the Grand Bahama and Abaco Islands. The hurricane's trajectory is expected to bring it dangerously close to the Florida east coast late today through Wednesday evening.
Researchers modelled desert plantations in Israel and Oman, finding they can initiate convection and enhance rainfall. The Global Feedback Index suggests suitable desert environments for this precipitation enhancement method.
NASA's fleet of satellites is gathering data on Hurricane Dorian, helping scientists understand its structure and predict its path. The storms maximum sustained winds are currently at 115 mph with higher gusts, posing a significant threat to Florida and the northwestern Bahamas.
A recent study using convection-permitting models showed improved accuracy in simulating heavy rainfall events in the Yangtze River Basin. The models were found to better reproduce the spatial distribution of precipitation and smaller-scale disturbances, reducing biases compared to global models.
NASA estimates heavy rainfall in Hurricane Dorian, with IMERG product suggesting up to 120mm of accumulation in certain regions.
NASA's Terra satellite captures images of Hurricane Dorian near St. Thomas on August 28, 2019, confirming its Category 1 status. The storm is expected to continue strengthening over the Atlantic waters, posing a threat to the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and other regions.
Tropical Storm Dorian is expected to produce heavy rainfall, with accumulations ranging from 1-10 inches. NASA's Aqua satellite analyzed cloud top temperatures to indicate strong storms capable of creating life-threatening flash floods.
Tropical Storm Dorian has shown heavy rainmaking ability thanks to cold cloud top temperatures, generating strong thunderstorms and potentially causing life-threatening surf conditions. The storm is expected to produce 3-8 inches of rainfall in the Windward Islands, with isolated totals reaching up to 10 inches.
A centuries-old Italian winemaking tradition is under threat from shifting rainfall patterns, leading to earlier grape harvests and reduced flavor complexity. Intense precipitation events are exacerbating the effects of global warming on premium wines.
Scientists have reconstructed 300-million-year-old rainwater to study the history of Western France and its mountain range. The analysis suggests that the area was once mountainous, near the Equator, and subject to violent tectonic processes.
The UTIA senior design team developed a pilot technology to enhance stormwater infiltration in rain gardens by inducing fractures in compacted soil layers. This technique could save homeowners and property owners time and money by unclogging failed rain gardens.
Tropical Storm Krosa is expected to make landfall in western Shikoku Island, Japan, with powerful thunderstorms and heavy rain capabilities. The storm's cloud top temperatures indicate strong storms with potential to generate heavy rainfall.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Storm Krosa, showing a large center of circulation surrounded by fragmented bands of thunderstorms. The storm is expected to intensify to 50 knots as it approaches landfall in southwestern Japan.
A new study published in PNAS reveals that the northern tropical dry trend may be a result of natural climate variability rather than human activities. The research team analyzed stalagmite records from southern Thailand and found millennial-scale decreases in regional rainfall, similar to other records from the northern tropics.
A speleothem δ18O record from Klang Cave in southern Thailand shows decreased rainfall in the northern-central Indo-Pacific (NCIP) region. The study also found that anthropogenic forcing of rainfall may be indistinguishable from natural variability during certain climate periods.
NASA's GPM satellite detected heavy rainfall around Tropical Storm Henriette's center, with rates reaching 25 mm/hour. The storm is moving west-northwest towards Mexico, expected to weaken and degenerate into a remnant low pressure area.
The NASA Aqua satellite provided detailed images of Typhoon Lekima's cloud top temperatures, revealing cold air extending into the troposphere, generating heavy rainfall. The storm's powerful thunderstorms were also visible in infrared and visible light, surrounding a small, rounded eye.
A new study led by UCL and Cardiff University finds that groundwater replenishment depends on heavy rainfalls and flood events amplified by climate change. This knowledge can inform strategies to enhance groundwater supplies in drylands, where it is often the only lasting source of freshwater.
A new study from the University of Washington explores how Pacific Ocean conditions contribute to prolonged droughts in the Southwestern US. Researchers found that El Niño events can lead to multi-year droughts if followed by a La Niña event, and that a complex interplay between ocean and atmospheric conditions is at play.
NASA's GPM satellite detected heavy rainfall east of Tropical Storm Krosa's center, falling at a rate of 50 mm/hour over open ocean. The storm was moving northwest and had maximum sustained winds near 40 knots (46 mph) before strengthening into a typhoon.
Tropical Storm Lekima was formed on August 4 as Tropical Depression 10W, strengthening into a tropical storm on August 5. NASA's Aqua satellite analyzed the storm, finding cloud top temperatures of strongest thunderstorms as cold as or colder than minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tropical Storm Francisco is expected to bring heavy rainfall to southern Japan as it approaches landfall. The strongest storms have cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating strong potential for heavy rainfall.
NASA's Terra satellite detected a small area of strong storms northeast of Tropical Depression Flossie's center. The storm had cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating its strength.