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Tropical Storm Tomas is intensifying under favorable conditions, with convection increasing and wind shear weakening. The National Hurricane Center forecasts Tomas will continue strengthening until Friday, potentially becoming a hurricane and threatening Haiti.
Cyclone Giri made landfall in Burma as a Category Four cyclone, bringing powerful winds and heavy rainfall. The storm's eye was approximately 20 nautical miles wide, with wind speeds reaching up to 155 mph.
The GOES-13 satellite has identified the 17th Atlantic subtropical depression as Subtropical Depression 17 (TD17), with a tight circulation and long tail of clouds. TD17 is forecast to move into a more favorable environment, potentially intensifying into a tropical depression or storm.
Tropical Storm Malakas is expected to strengthen as it approaches Iwo To due to cold cloud top temperatures. The storm's high sea levels and northward movement pose a threat to the island.
Tropical Depression Lisa is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm due to increased convection, but faces challenges from dry air and wind shear. The National Hurricane Center forecasts a 'triple header' threat for Lisa after Friday.
The GOES-13 satellite has captured images of three tropical cyclones, including Tropical Storm Lisa in the eastern Atlantic and Tropical Storm Georgette in the eastern Pacific. Lisa is struggling to intensify due to wind shear and dry air, while Georgette is expected to produce heavy rainfall over western Mexico.
Tropical Storm Julia was born on September 12 with strong convection and heavy rainfall, powered by a cold core that reached temperatures as low as -63°F. The storm is expected to strengthen over the next few days, potentially reaching hurricane status.
Tropical Storm Kompasu is becoming extratropical as it moves northeastward towards northern Japan. The storm had maximum sustained winds near 56 mph, but they were waning at 1500 UTC on September 2.
GOES-13 satellite captures powerful Hurricane Earl, growing Tropical Storm Fiona, and fading Danielle in the Atlantic. The satellite imagery shows Earl's large size and high winds, while Fiona appears disorganized with no apparent center.
NASA's Terra satellite captured Tropical Storm Lionrock, Tropical Storm Namtheun, and Typhoon Kompasu in one image. The two storms are expected to merge, while Typhoon Kompasu is headed for a landfall in China with maximum sustained winds near 109 mph.
A NASA-funded research scientist has developed a supercomputer model that can replicate the formation of tropical cyclones five days in advance. This breakthrough could lead to greater accuracy and earlier warnings for life-threatening storms.
Tropical Storm Chanthu is forecasted to make a landfall south of Hong Kong due to dry air and increased wind shear. Infrared imagery shows strong convection from northeast to southwest, but missing on the west side of the storm.
Tropical Storm Conson is departing the Philippines and moving west-northwest near 12 knots, generating maximum wave heights of 15 feet in the South China Sea. The storm is expected to maintain intensity before weakening and making landfall near Zhanjiang, China on July 16.
NASA's six-week GRIP mission will study the creation and rapid intensification of hurricanes, analyzing factors such as cloud droplet concentrations, air temperature, and wind speed. The mission aims to better understand how tropical storms form and develop into major hurricanes.
NASA's Aqua and Terra satellites captured images of Tropical Storms Blas and Celia in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on June 19 and 20. The imagery revealed that Convection in Blas was waning while convection in Celia increased, indicating strengthening.
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center reports that System 92L in the Atlantic Ocean has a minimal 10% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone within the next 48 hours. Strong westerly winds are hindering conditions favorable for tropical cyclone formation.
Satellite imagery reveals System 92L's weakening state, with upper-level winds reducing its chances for tropical cyclone formation. Environmental conditions are expected to become less favorable in the next 48 hours, decreasing the potential for development.
Tropical Cyclone Phet weakened after making landfall in Oman and is now headed towards a second landfall in Pakistan. The storm's maximum sustained winds decreased to 65 knots (74 mph), down from its previous Category Four strength.
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 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.
NASA satellite imagery confirms Tropical Storm Phet's intensification, featuring large areas of high cloud tops and strong convection. The storm is forecast to strengthen further and make landfall along the India-Pakistan border by the end of the week.
NASA's Aqua satellite captures infrared image of System 93W, showing a comma-like area of showers and thunderstorms with two areas of strong convection. Forecasters predict a good chance for development in the next 24 hours as the system moves southeast of Hong Kong.
A low-pressure area, System 90E, is developing in the Eastern Pacific with strong thunderstorms and cold cloud tops, indicating a potential tropical cyclone. The system is expected to continue consolidating over the next 24-36 hours with a good chance of development within the next 24 hours.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured Bandu's remnants over inland Somalia, measuring cloud-top temperatures with Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS). The storm dissipated due to cooler waters and higher wind shear in the Gulf of Aden, affecting cities like Garowe and Las Anod.
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.
Cyclone Laila has strengthened into a Category One cyclone and is affecting southern India's coastal areas. It is expected to intensify further and make landfall near Andhra Pradesh's coast on May 20.
The Northern Indian Ocean cyclone season has begun with two tropical storms forming within a day of each other. Tropical Storm 02A had maximum sustained winds of 39 mph and was expected to track west-northwest and bring rains and wind to Yemen.
Tropical Storm 1B formed on May 18 in the Bay of Bengal after convection increased around a low-level circulation center since May 17. The storm is expected to intensify and make landfall south of Visakhapatham near Chennai.
University of Arizona researchers presented new findings on improving hurricane predictions and understanding the effects of tropical cyclones on the U.S. Southwest. Cloud clusters with higher symmetry are more likely to become hurricanes, and tropical storms in the eastern Pacific are linked to the Caribbean Low-Level Jet.
Cyclone 24S was renamed Tropical Storm Sean as it matured, going through two numbered nicknames before receiving its human name. It showed strong thunderstorms with cloud tops as cold as -63°F, and forecasters predict further intensification over the next 12-24 hours.
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.
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.
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.
Tropical Storm Imani is expected to become a depression over the weekend, weakening due to increasing vertical wind shear. The storm's low-level circulation center is fully exposed on its north side, making it vulnerable to strong winds.
Cyclone Imani has developed a 'tail' of clouds and reached category one status due to strong winds. The storm's movement is expected to lead to its dissipation within two days.
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.
Tropical Storm Imani is taking a unique shape in the Southern Indian Ocean, resembling a question mark. The storm has strengthened slightly and is forecast to continue intensifying before moving into an area of increased vertical wind shear.
NASA satellites track Tropical Storm Omais in the Philippine Sea with maximum sustained winds near 46mph. The storm is expected to continue moving northwest and dissipate by the weekend.
Tropical Cyclone 21S is a compact storm about 90 miles in diameter, with maximum sustained winds near 46 mph. The storm is moving southwest at 8 mph and is expected to be short-lived due to vertical wind shear, posing no threat to land areas.
The second tropical depression of the northwestern Pacific season has formed, located about 235 miles east-southeast of Yap, Micronesia. Strong convection and thunderstorms are expected, generating 10-foot high waves and high surf across the region.
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.
Tropical Cyclone Ului is a Category Three storm in the South Pacific Ocean, affecting the Solomon Islands and expected to turn west towards Australia. Meanwhile, Tropical Cyclone Tomas is weakening due to cooler sea surface temperatures and vertical wind shear, posing a threat to Fiji.
The Solomon Islands are under threat from Cyclone Ului, a powerful Category 4 cyclone affecting the islands. The storm is expected to continue tracking westward before turning southward and weakening due to increasing vertical wind shear.
Tropical cyclone 20P has strengthened into a tropical storm in the South Pacific Ocean, with a large cluster of high, cold thunderstorms around its center. The storm is moving west at 7 mph and has maximum sustained winds near 52 mph.
Tropical Storm Tomas is expected to intensify over the weekend, bringing gusty winds, ocean swells, and heavy rainfall to residents of Nadi, Fiji. The storm has strengthened by 23 mph since March 11, with forecasters predicting it will weaken due to increasing wind shear from Monday or Tuesday.
Tropical Storm 90Q, the second known cyclone in South Atlantic Ocean history, is located over 1,350 miles east of Buenos Aires. The storm is moving quickly south-southeast and expected to be merged with a cold front by weekend.
The Fiji Meteorological Service has issued a tropical cyclone alert for the South Pacific islands of Wallis and Futuna, citing Tropical Storm Tomas. The storm is expected to strengthen further and become a cyclone in the next day or two.
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.
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.
A rare tropical cyclone system formed off Brazil's coast, exhibiting tropical storm-force winds before weakening and moving away from the area. The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite captured images of the system, which is now expected to be absorbed by a mid-latitude cold front in the next couple of days
Forecasters believe a low-pressure area off Madagascar's east coast has conditions ripe for development into a tropical storm. The system is being monitored due to its warm waters and improved banding of thunderstorms.
A team of climate scientists found that more frequent tropical cyclones in the Pliocene epoch could have led to persistent El Niño-like conditions. The study suggests that these storms may have contributed to a positive feedback cycle between tropical cyclones and upper-ocean circulation, leading to changes in atmospheric patterns.
Tropical cyclone 17P has weakened and is now a fading depression due to moderate to strong westerly vertical wind shear. The storm's organization and ability to produce thunderstorms are limited by the wind shear, leading to its expected dissipation in the next few days.
Cyclone Gelane has reached category 4 strength in the Southern Indian Ocean, with sustained winds near 143 mph and a compact eye. The storm is expected to move into adverse atmospheric conditions this weekend, leading to weakening and potential rough surf along nearby islands.
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.
The 16th South Pacific cyclone has formed and is strengthening, with maximum sustained winds near 52 mph and a projected path towards Port Louis and Reunion Island. Residents are advised to monitor local forecasts and prepare for potential impacts.
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.
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.