NASA satellites eye troublesome Tropical Cyclone Lusi
Tropical Cyclone Lusi has become better organized, with strong thunderstorms surrounding its center. The storm is expected to weaken due to cooler waters and increasing vertical wind shear.
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Gillian and Hadi spell double tropical trouble around Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Gillian made its first landfall in the northwestern coast of the York Peninsula, while Tropical Cyclone Hadi lingered off the eastern coast. Gillian is expected to re-emerge in the Gulf of Carpentaria and make a second landfall near the Northern Territory/Queensland border.
NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Faxai stretching out
Tropical Cyclone Faxai weakened as wind shear stretched it out, with maximum sustained winds dropping to 50 knots/57.5 mph. The storm was expected to become extra-tropical by the end of March 5 as it embedded into a westerly flow.
NASA satellite catches last glimpse of Kofi as a tropical cyclone
Tropical Cyclone Kofi was captured by NASA's Terra satellite on March 3 as it became an extra-tropical storm. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument showed good circulation despite the storm's transitioning phase.
NASA satellite sees Faxai hit typhoon strength
Tropical cyclone Faxai reached typhoon strength with maximum sustained winds near 65 knots/74.8 mph on March 4. The NASA Aqua satellite captured an image of the storm, showing tightly wrapped bands of thunderstorms around its center. Forecasters predict Faxai will maintain typhoon strength for a day before weakening.
NASA sees strong thunderstorms around Tropical Cyclone Kofi
NASA's Terra satellite reveals strong thunderstorms around the center of Tropical Cyclone Kofi, with cloud top temperatures near -80C. The storm is currently moving southeast and expected to transition into an extra-tropical system by March 4.
Tropical Cyclone 16P forms near Fiji
Tropical Cyclone 16P formed near Fiji, bringing heavy rainfall and flooding to the region. The cyclone was centered about 170 nautical miles northeast of Suva, Fiji, with maximum sustained winds near 35 knots.
SA scientists debunk climate change myths
Scientists have disproven the assumption that tropical cyclone numbers are increasing due to global warming, and instead found they are shifting southward. Late-season frost is also not receding as quickly as flowering, threatening food security.
NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Guito exit the Mozambique Channel
NASA's Terra satellite captured visible images of Tropical Cyclone Guito as it exited the Mozambique Channel and moved into the open waters of the Southern Indian Ocean. The storm had maximum sustained winds near 60 knots/69.0 mph/111.1 kph, located just south of the channel.
NASA's TRMM satellite saw extreme rainfall from Tropical Cyclone Guito
The TRMM satellite revealed that Tropical Cyclone Guito produced heavy rainfall at a rate of over 50mm per hour in the Mozambique Channel. The satellite data contradicts earlier forecasts predicting landfall, highlighting the importance of accurate weather modeling and monitoring.
NASA satellite sees a ragged eye develop in Tropical Cyclone Guito
Tropical Cyclone Guito intensifies as ragged eye develops, moving south at 10 knots/11.5 mph. The storm is expected to recurve southeastward due to a mid-latitude trough of low pressure approaching from the southwest.
NASA sees Tropical Cyclone 15S form in the Mozambique Channel
Tropical Cyclone 15S has formed in the Mozambique Channel, with cloud top temperatures indicating powerful thunderstorms and potential for heavy rainfall. The cyclone is expected to strengthen into a hurricane-force storm over the next few days, generating 10-foot high waves.
NASA satellite sees Tropical Cyclone Fobane spinning down
Tropical Cyclone Fobane is weakening due to increasing vertical wind shear and cooler sea surface temperatures. The storm is moving southward through the Southern Indian Ocean, with maximum sustained winds near 45 knots/51.7 mph/83.3 kph.
NASA still sees some high thunderstorms in Tropical Cyclone Fobane
Tropical Cyclone Fobane was found to still have powerful convective thunderstorms despite weakening. The TRMM satellite's Precipitation Radar instrument measured rain falling at a rate of over 68 mm/hour, indicating intense activity near the storm's center.
NASA's TRMM satellite eyes rainfall in Tropical Cyclone Fobane
Tropical Cyclone Fobane, formerly known as Tropical Cyclone 14S, is weakening due to moderate to strong vertical wind shear and cooler waters. The TRMM satellite measured high rainfall rates near the storm's center, with rates of up to 35 mm/1.3 inches.
NASA spots very heavy rainfall rates in Tropical Cyclone Edilson
The TRMM satellite measured intense feeder bands producing the heaviest rain near La Reunion and Mauritius Islands, dropping 175mm/hour at a rate of over 6.9 inches.
NASA spots fourteenth tropical cyclone of Southern Indian Ocean season
The fourteenth tropical cyclone of the Southern Indian Ocean season was identified by NASA's Terra satellite on February 7. Cloud top temperatures indicating strong convection and powerful thunderstorms were observed north of the center of circulation. The cyclone is expected to intensify before turning southwest and weakening.
NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Edilson leaving Mauritius
Tropical Cyclone Edilson was consolidating over the Southern Indian Ocean with strong curved bands of thunderstorms around its western quadrant. Forecasters predict it will become a hurricane within the next day.
Tropical Cyclone Edilson birth caught by NASA's Aqua satellite
Tropical Cyclone Edilson formed on February 5, threatening several land areas including Rodrigues Island and Mauritius. NASA's Aqua satellite captured visible and infrared data showing a large storm system with heavy rain potential.
NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Edna affecting new Caledonia
Tropical Cyclone Edna's convection breaks up as it approaches cooler waters and stronger wind shear near northern New Zealand.
NASA satellite catches Australia's newborn Tropical Storm Edna and stubborn Fletcher
Tropical Storm Edna has developed in the South Pacific Ocean east of Queensland, while System 94P/Fletcher continues to have a medium chance for development. NASA's Aqua satellite captured both storms in one infrared image, showing convection and thunderstorm development beginning to erode System 94P's center over land.
NASA's Aqua satellite tracking System 94P or 'Fletcher' near Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Fletcher has brought heavy rain to coastal areas in western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology expects further rainfall over the next couple of days, with maximum sustained winds estimated at 30 knots/34.5 mph.
Trees' diminished resistance to tropical cyclone winds attributed to insect invasions
A study found that invasive pests compromised the ability of native tree species to recover from tropical cyclone damage. The invasive insects caused stem decay and reduced the trees' tolerance to external forces, resulting in 100% mortality of snapped stems during Typhoon Chaba.
NASA gets 2 views of Tropical Cyclone Dylan making landfall in Australia
NASA's Aqua satellite captured visible and infrared imagery of Tropical Cyclone Dylan as it began landfalling in Queensland, Australia. The storm had maximum sustained winds near 55 knots and was expected to dissipate within one day.
TRMM satellite peers at rainfall in developing low near Mozambique
The TRMM satellite monitored a System 91S tropical low in the Mozambique Channel, showing intense rainfall and towering thunderstorms. The analysis suggests a medium chance of development over the next 24 hours.
NASA-NOAA satellite sees Tropical Cyclone 11P headed for Queensland
Tropical Cyclone 11P is a newly developed storm moving toward a landfall in Queensland, Australia, with maximum sustained winds near 35 knots. The JTWC expects the cyclone to strengthen before making landfall around January 31.
Tropical cyclone lingling wraps up in Northwestern Pacific
Lingling, a tropical cyclone affecting the central and southern Philippines, has finally wound down after bringing heavy rainfall. The storm's maximum sustained winds were down to 25 knots/28.7 mph/46.3 kph on January 20.
NASA satellite catches birth of Tropical Cyclone Deliwe
Tropical Cyclone Deliwe forms in the Mozambique Channel and Southern Indian Ocean after a tropical depression developed on January 16. Forecasters predict it will move southwest and then curve northwest due to high pressure system changes.
NASA satellite watches Southern Pacific birth Tropical Cyclone June
Tropical Cyclone June formed in the Southern Pacific Ocean, with NASA's Aqua satellite capturing infrared data on the storm. The cyclone has high cloud top temperatures indicating powerful thunderstorms dropping heavy rainfall over open waters.
NASA catches development of Tropical Cyclone 09S in Southern Indian Ocean
NASA's Aqua satellite detected powerful thunderstorms and cloud top temperatures exceeding -63F/-52C, indicating strong uplift in the low pressure area. The storm consolidated and organized into Tropical Cyclone 09S, expected to strengthen and bring gusty winds and rainfall to Mozambique.
Study highlights growing threat of intense tropical cyclones hitting East Asia
A new study reveals a significant increase in intense tropical cyclones hitting East Asia over the past 30 years. The researchers attribute this trend to rising sea surface temperatures and changes in atmospheric circulation patterns, which lead to more powerful cyclones making landfall.
NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Colin's final bow
Tropical Cyclone Colin is becoming an extra-tropical system in the Southern Pacific Ocean, with NASA's Aqua satellite capturing an image of the transitioning storm. The storm had maximum sustained winds near 35 knots/40 mph/62 kph and was weakening.
NASA's TRMM satellite provides time series of powerful Tropical Cyclone Ian
The TRMM satellite provided detailed time series data on Tropical Cyclone Ian, capturing its intense rainfall rates of over 169 mm/hour around the eye. The satellite's data revealed a well-defined eye wall with powerful thunderstorms reaching heights of up to 15 km.
NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Colin coming 'unwound'
Tropical Cyclone Colin is losing organization and strength due to cooler sea surface temperatures and increased vertical wind shear, with most precipitation occurring on its southern side. The storm is expected to weaken into a cold-core low pressure area in the next couple of days.
NASA adds up Tropical Cyclone Colin's rainfall rates
Tropical Cyclone Colin is experiencing heavy rainfall, with TRMM satellite data showing rates of up to 2 inches per hour. The storm is moving south-southeast towards cooler sea surface temperatures, which will cause it to weaken.
NASA's TRMM satellite sees new Tropical Depression forming near Australia's Kimberly coast
A new Tropical Depression is forming near Australia's Kimberly coast, with System 98S expected to develop into Cyclone 05S on Saturday. Heavy rainfall and gusty winds are forecast for coastal areas, including gusts up to 100 km/h and heavy rain from Port Hedland to Mardie and Karratha.
NASA sees the last of Cyclone Bruce in Southern Indian Ocean
Tropical Cyclone Bruce is experiencing strong effects of wind shear and cooling ocean waters, leading to its rapid weakening. The NASA Aqua satellite captured images of the storm on December 24, showing a low-level center exposed to outside winds and rapidly decaying.
NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Amara spinning down
Tropical Cyclone Amara weakened significantly after encountering wind shear, dropping from Category four hurricane to a minimal tropical storm. The cyclone lost maximum sustained winds near 35 knots/40 mph/62 kph and is expected to dissipate into a remnant low-pressure area in the next day or two.
NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Bruce lose its eye
Tropical Cyclone Bruce's eye showed distinct features on December 21, but became cloud-filled two days later. The cyclone weakened rapidly due to wind shear and was expected to turn extra-tropical by December 25.
NASA satellites see Tropical Cyclone Amara affecting Rodrigues Island
Tropical Cyclone Amara is affecting Rodrigues Island in the Southern Indian Ocean, bringing hurricane-force winds and heavy rains. NASA's Terra satellite captured an image showing the storm's eye was more cloudless than the day before.
NASA sees powerful Tropical Cyclone Bruce staying away from land
Tropical Cyclone Bruce strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 143.8 mph, creating rough seas and waves up to 30 feet high. The cyclone is forecast to curve to the southeast after three days, eventually becoming extra-tropical.
NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Bruce still wide-eyed
Tropical Cyclone Bruce maintained hurricane-force winds and a visible eye in the Southern Indian Ocean. The storm's convection strengthened around the eyewall, fueled by high clouds and thunderstorms.
NASA sees heavy rain continue in Tropical Cyclone Amara
Tropical Cyclone Amara is experiencing heavy rainfall, with scattered bands of moderate to heavy rain falling at rates over 76.9 mm/3 inches per hour. The storm is also producing hurricane-force winds and rough seas.
NASA catches Tropical Cyclone Amara's stretched out eye
Tropical Cyclone Amara has an elongated eye visible on NASA satellite images, with a maximum sustained wind speed of 80 knots. The storm is in a region of low wind shear and warm sea surface temperatures, allowing it to intensify rapidly.
NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Bruce develop near Cocos Island
NASA's Aqua satellite captured Tropical Cyclone Bruce's developing eye in a visible image, showing a consolidating low-level circulation center and improved thunderstorm banding. The cyclone strengthened to a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 57.5 mph, expected to intensify over the next couple of days.
NASA satellites get double coverage on newborn Tropical Cyclone Amara
Tropical Cyclone Amara strengthened into a tropical storm after NASA's TRMM and Aqua satellites provided visible and rainfall data. The storm is expected to reach hurricane-strength by December 22 as it nears La Reunion Island, with forecasters closely monitoring its progress.
NASA satellite sees Tropical Cyclone Madi make landfall in southeastern India
Tropical Cyclone Madi made landfall in southeastern India as its strongest thunderstorms weakened after passing over NASA's Aqua satellite. The storm's interaction with dry air and increased wind shear led to its rapid weakening.
NASA's TRMM satellite sees powerful storms in Tropical Cyclone Madi
The TRMM satellite spotted powerful storms in Tropical Cyclone Madi, with rain falling at a rate of over 81 mm/hour. The storm's maximum sustained winds dropped to 40 knots after the observation, and it is expected to weaken further as it approaches landfall in southeastern India.
NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Madi nearing India's east coast
Tropical Cyclone Madi maintained its tropical storm-force strength as it approached the eastern coast of India. The storm's proximity to the coast was confirmed by NASA's Aqua satellite, which captured a visible image of the elongated system with no visible eye.
NASA eyes Tropical Cyclone Madi's rainfall
Tropical Cyclone Madi is expected to make landfall in southern India on December 12. The storm's heaviest rainfall was observed north of its center, with rates reaching up to 2 inches per hour.
Atlantic Ocean's system 90L gets an infrared NASA look
Scientists used NASA's AIRS instrument to observe System 90L, a non-tropical low-pressure area in the Atlantic Ocean. The system struggled to organize into a subtropical or tropical cyclone, with only a 20% chance of development over the next five days.
New NASA animations show massive rainfall totals from 2013 Philippine Tropical Cyclones
The NASA TRMM satellite tracked and analyzed heavy rainfall near tropical cyclones affecting the Philippines in 2013. The resulting animations show almost four feet of rain fell in parts of northern and central Philippines, with some areas receiving over 1,200 mm (~47 inches) of rainfall.
NASA satellite catches birth of Tropical Cyclone 06B
Tropical Cyclone 06B, also known as Madi, has organized from low pressure System 92B, with maximum sustained winds near 45 knots/51.7 mph/83.3 kph and a diameter of approximately 100 nautical miles. The cyclone is expected to continue strengthening due to warm waters and is predicted to reach cyclone/hurricane strength by December 9.
Sea level rise and shoreline changes are lead influences on floods from tropical cyclones
A new review finds that sea level rise and shoreline retreat are the two most certain factors expected to increase future flood risk from tropical cyclones. Accelerated sea level rise will significantly intensify flooding by these storms.
NASA sees thirty-third tropical depression form in Northwestern Pacific
The 33rd tropical depression formed in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean on December 3, 2013. NASA's satellites captured images of the storm's cloud cover and rainfall rates, showing moderate to heavy rainfall north of the center of circulation.
NASA watches as India braces for Tropical Cyclone Lehar
Tropical Cyclone Lehar is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, and a storm surge of up to 3 meters to northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center predicts the storm will strengthen before making landfall on November 27.
NASA sees Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alessia's remnants trying to reorganize
The remnants of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alessia have been spotted in the Northern Territory, with NASA's Aqua satellite capturing infrared data revealing strong thunderstorms and potential heavy rains. The low-pressure system is expected to move slowly south before turning west towards the Timor Sea.
NASA satellite tracks Tropical Cyclone Lehar moving toward India
Tropical cyclone Lehar is gaining intensity in the Bay of Bengal, heading toward India's east-central coast. Rainfall rates reaching up to 64 mm/hour were measured by NASA's TRMM satellite, indicating a powerful storm with strong thunderstorms and heavy rain.
NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Alessia make landfall near Darwin
Tropical Cyclone Alessia made landfall in northern Australia as a weak storm, with NASA's TRMM satellite capturing mostly light rain and moderate rainfall. The cyclone dissipated quickly after crossing the Northern Territory coast, causing no damages or significant impacts.
NASA catches Tropical Cyclone Lehar over the Andaman Islands
Tropical Cyclone Lehar formed off the Malay Peninsula on November 23, strengthening into a tropical cyclone as it moved towards the Andaman Islands. NASA's Terra satellite captured an image of the storm on November 25, showing maximum sustained winds near 65 knots/74.8 mph.