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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.
A new study suggests that seeding clouds over the ocean to make them more reflective could actually increase monsoonal rains and cause continents to become wetter on average. This contradicts previous assumptions about the impact of geoengineering schemes on global rainfall patterns.
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.
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.
System 94L is a strong tropical wave associated with heavy showers and thunderstorms, moving west-northwestward over the Lesser Antilles. NASA closely monitors its development, forecasting a low chance of 20% that it will become a tropical cyclone within the next 48 hours.
Tropical Depression 2-E had dissipated off the coast of Mexico by June 18, with NASA's TRMM Satellite revealing waning rainfall and moderate ocean precipitation. The depression's maximum sustained winds were near 30 mph, and its minimum central pressure was 1008 millibars.
Tropical Depression 2-E is close to land, bringing heavy rain to western Mexican coast states of Oaxaca and Guerrero. Tropical Storm Blas has strengthened into a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph, expected to strengthen further over the next 48 hours.
New climate simulations published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B demonstrate flowering plants' crucial role in regulating climate in ever-wet rainforests. Replacing these plants with non-flowering varieties leads to significant decreases in rainfall, underscoring their importance in maintaining tropical ecosystems.
Cyclone Phet has reached Category 4 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale, bringing extremely dangerous seas and strong winds to Oman's east coast. The storm is expected to weaken due to dry air and friction over the coast before making landfall in Pakistan.
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 made landfall in El Salvador and Guatemala, and its remnants are now tracked by NASA. The National Hurricane Center reports a near-zero percent chance of reorganization, solving the forecasting mystery.
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.
Researchers have found that marine fossils in Florida's sandy ridges are tied to the land's uplift, rather than rising sea levels. The process is driven by a combination of weather patterns and geology, including karstification and isostatic rebound. As a result, some ridges have been preserved with their ancient marine fossils intact.
A NASA 3D image reveals a thunderstorm in Cyclone Laila that reached almost 11 miles high. The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission satellite provided data to forecasters, helping them predict rainfall and storm behavior.
TRMM measured intense rainfall rates near the center and along the Indian coastline, generating storms with hot towers extending up to 14.5 kilometers high. Cyclone Laila's maximum sustained winds reached 50 knots at landfall, prompting forecasts of heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and rough seas for affected regions.
A new study by Tel Aviv University researchers reveals that pollution can significantly alter thunderstorm intensity, leading to changes in local weather patterns and rainfall. The study used lightning patterns as a quantitative measure of the impact of air pollution on cloud development over large areas.
Tropical Cyclone 24S has strengthened to tropical storm strength with maximum sustained winds near 35 knots, located 570 nautical miles north of Learmonth, Australia. TRMM's rainfall rates indicate areas of light to moderate rainfall, with the storm forecast to intensify before weakening due to increased wind shear.
Research papers published in Geophysical Research Letters reveal changing precipitation patterns in Europe, increased gully activity on Mars indicating liquid water, and thick water ice observed in lunar craters near the Moon's north pole. These findings suggest potential impacts on flooding and climate change.
Tropical Storm Robyn formed in the Southern Indian Ocean on April 2, with maximum sustained winds near 60 knots. The storm's strong thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are safely nested over open waters, but it is expected to weaken over the next three days due to higher vertical wind shear.
Tropical Storm 23S has formed over the Southern Indian Ocean with maximum sustained winds of 39 mph. The storm is expected to strengthen and intensify over the weekend before being affected by a mid-latitude trough, potentially weakening it.
The TRMM satellite measured heavy rainfall totals from ex-tropical storm Paul, which left up to 11 inches of rain in northern Australia. The data confirmed significant flooding, with areas receiving between 100-200mm of rainfall and some reaching up to 300mm.
New research suggests the Andes rose gradually, not abruptly, due to changes in oxygen isotopes and rainfall patterns. Climate modeling experiments supported this conclusion, indicating that increased precipitation rates caused the ratio of oxygen-18 to oxygen-16 to decrease.
Cyclone Paul has moved back toward the Gulf of Carpentaria, with a cyclone watch in effect for coastal communities. TRMM satellite data shows light to moderate rainfall over land and isolated heavy rain over the Gulf.
Cyclone Paul intensified slowly and became a Category 2 cyclone with wind gusts of up to 140 kph. TRMM data showed a deep convective tower penetrating up to 9 miles high, associated with intense rain in the northwestern eyewall.
Cyclone Ului brought heavy rain to Queensland, Australia, with TRMM satellite capturing the storm's intense rainfall. The cyclone dumped over 180 mm of rain along its path, with Mackay airport reporting 145 mm in 24 hours.
A new database reveals that precipitation in Spain has declined in quantity in March and June, but increased in October. The study analyzed monthly precipitation series over the Iberian Peninsula between 1945 and 2005, providing a detailed image of precipitation behavior.
Researchers discovered a layer where helium condenses into droplets, allowing neon to dissolve and fall towards the planet's interior. This phenomenon explains the observed lack of neon in Jupiter's upper atmosphere.
Scientists at UC Berkeley propose helium rain as explanation for neon depletion in Jupiter's atmosphere, with helium droplets forming around 10,000 km below the surface and releasing heat that explains Saturn's excess brightness.
TRMM data revealed that Cyclone Ului brought heavy rainfall to western Queensland, with estimates suggesting 5.1-7.0 inches of rain fell in some areas. The satellite's precipitation radar and microwave radiometers provided detailed insights into the cyclone's track and potential flooding.
Tomas, a Category One cyclone, caused widespread destruction in north and east Fiji with winds near 109 mph and storm surges. The storm is now moving southeast, weakening due to cooler waters, and transitioning into an extra-tropical storm.
Cyclone Tomas, a Category 4 cyclone, has caused damage to residents in the northern Fiji islands with heavy rainfall and strong winds. The storm's eye is cloud-filled, with very high, cold thunderstorms surrounding it.
NASA's Aqua satellite revealed strong thunderstorms in Hubert's remnants, which continue to bring heavy rainfall and gusty winds to southeast and south-central Madagascar. Residents can expect moderate to heavy rainfall over the next couple of days.
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 University of Hawaii at Manoa research team has identified two distinct ocean temperature patterns that will impact regional climates, leading to increased or decreased rainfall in various regions. The findings suggest that certain areas may experience dramatic shifts in precipitation patterns, with potential consequences for global ...
The TRMM satellite has observed a significant decrease in the diameter of Tropical Cyclone Gelane's eye, now measuring approximately 10 nautical miles. Heaviest rainfall is located in the southwest quadrant of the eye, with rain rates reaching up to 2 inches per hour.
Tropical Cyclone Rene brought maximum sustained winds near 100mph, causing power outages and heavy rainfall to Nuku'alofa. The storm is now moving over cooler waters, leading to its expected dissipation in the next couple of days.
Researchers compiled database of 1.1 million grass species and found 18 out of 21 transition nodes between C3 and C4 grasses were linked to changes in precipitation. This discovery challenges previous understanding that warmer temperatures were the primary driver of C4 grasses' evolution.
Cyclone Oli has strengthened to Category 4 strength, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds to the region. The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission satellite observed large circulation patterns and intense rainfall in distant islands like Bora Bora and Tahiti.
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.
Tropical Storm Oli is a large storm with high thunderstorm cloud tops and strong winds near 52 mph, affecting the islands of Bora Bora and Raratonga. The storm is expected to move southeast and pass between the islands in the next couple of days.
Australians in New South Wales Territory face heavy rainfall and potential flooding due to Tropical Cyclone Olga's remnants. The region is expected to experience widespread moderate to heavy rainfall over the next couple of days.
NASA's TRMM and Aqua satellites observe TD11S's rainfall patterns and temperatures, indicating it is becoming extra-tropical. The storm's center is fully exposed from the west, making it susceptible to drier air or wind shear that can weaken it.
Tropical Storm Nisha is experiencing light-moderate rainfall and moderate vertical wind shear, weakening the storm. It is forecast to move slowly eastward and dissipate over the latter half of the weekend.
Tropical Depression 11S forms near La Reunion Island with sustained winds of 39mph, moving southward at 6mph. The storm is expected to strengthen over warm sea surface temperatures before becoming extra-tropical.
NASA's TRMM satellite observed Tropical Storm Nisha strengthening rapidly, with rainfall rates exceeding 2 inches per hour and cloud heights reaching 6 miles.
The TRMM satellite provided a three-dimensional view of tropical cyclone Magda, showing its eye and powerful thunderstorms. The data revealed hurricane-force winds and intense rainfall rates over 50mm per hour.
Cyclone Magda made landfall in northern Australia, with NASA's Terra satellite capturing a clear image of the storm. The heaviest rain is located on the western half of the system, but those thunderstorms are weakening.
Tropical Storm Magda is expected to bring gusty winds of up to 93 mph and heavy rainfall to coastal areas in North Western Australia. The storm's center is predicted to make landfall on January 22, with the potential for flooding in low-lying areas.
The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite reported that Tropical Depression 01W's rainfall is now light and widely scattered. The storm has made landfall and is dissipating over Vietnam and Cambodia, bringing light rain to some areas.
Tropical Storm Edzani is undergoing significant changes, with its rainfall confined to the southeast and a fully exposed low-level circulation center. The storm is elongating due to strong westerly winds, eventually transitioning into an extra-tropical storm and moving safely away from land areas.
The TRMM satellite captured a clear picture of Tropical Storm Edzani's current state, revealing heavy rainfall on the eastern side and minimal convection on the western side. The storm is weakening and transitioning into an extra-tropical storm, but forecasters are monitoring its movement back over warmer waters for possible regeneration.
Tropical cyclone Edzani has strengthened due to low wind shear and warm ocean temperatures, with heavy thunderstorms near its center. The storm is expected to continue intensifying over the next two days before hitting cooler waters.
Cyclone Laurence dropped heavy rainfall over northwest Australia, with the heaviest totals exceeding 450 mm near Cape Bougainville. The Australian coast also experienced high rainfall totals, with areas along the coast receiving over 150 mm of rain from the cyclone.
Despite being over land, Tropical Cyclone Laurence is still bringing heavy rains and gusty winds to northern coastal areas of West Australia. The cyclone has downgraded to a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.
Tropical Cyclone Laurence made landfall in northern West Australia as a Category 2 hurricane, but its winds are waning, and it is expected to weaken further. The storm's maximum sustained winds near 103 mph (90 knots) were revealed by TRMM's Precipitation Radar instrument.
Research reveals global warming favors the growth of cold-hardy winter annuals in the Sonoran Desert, shifting climate change's impact on plant species. Cold-adapted species, such as popcorn flower and red filaree, are becoming more common due to the delayed onset of winter rains.
Monsoon rainfall has decreased over the past 50 years in rural areas with increased irrigation in northern India, while urban areas have seen an increase in heavy rainfall. This shift is attributed to landscape changes and cooling effects on low-pressure systems necessary for monsoons to progress.
Tropical Cyclone Mick made a quick landfall over Fiji's main island of Viti Levu as a Category 2 Cyclone, bringing heavy rains and gusty winds. The storm has weakened to a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds near 63 mph.
The TRMM satellite captured rainfall data on Tropical Depression 05B, showing a large area of rainfall near the storm's center. The system has weakened into a tropical depression, with cloud heights dropping over time.
Tropical Cyclone 05B has formed in the Northern Indian Ocean, expected to approach southeastern India and make landfall on Monday, December 14. The storm is forecast to intensify due to low wind shear, but may be impacted by a zonal jet stream.