KAUST researchers developed a statistical model providing the best wind forecast yet for Saudi Arabia, aiming to increase renewable energy in the grid and reach 9 gigawatts of installed wind energy by 2030. The model uses advanced statistical approaches to jointly model wind speed and direction, showing improved prediction performance.
Tropical Storm Dolphin battled intense wind shear as it approached east central Japan. Despite strong vertical wind shear, the storm remained consolidated with strong thunderstorms and a low-level circulation center. NASA's Terra satellite captured visible images of the storm, providing valuable data for hurricane research.
Tropical Storm Vicky is weakening due to strong southwesterly wind shear pushing its clouds to the northeastern quadrant. The storm's shape and organization are being distorted, and it is forecast to degenerate into a remnant low by Wednesday.
Tropical Depression 20 strengthened into Tropical Storm Teddy, breaking a hurricane season record. The storm is expected to become a major hurricane later in the week, with life-threatening surf and rip current conditions forecasted for the Lesser Antilles.
Tropical Storm Paulette's unique shape is attributed to the strong southwesterly wind shear affecting it and its companion storm, Rene. Infrared imagery reveals powerful thunderstorms with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tropical cyclones affected by wind shear can appear less than round, with outside winds pushing clouds and rain to one side. Infrared data reveals cold cloud top temperatures indicating heavy rain potential
Tropical Depression Omar is being affected by persistent wind shear, which is weakening the storm's rotation and inhibiting thunderstorm development. The NASA Aqua satellite has provided temperature information about the system's clouds, confirming the presence of wind shear.
Tropical Storm Omar was weakened to a depression as it continued to be battered by strong upper-level winds, according to NASA's Terra satellite imagery. The storm's wind shear pushed clouds east of the center, leading to its downgrade from a tropical storm.
Tropical cyclones are composed of hundreds of thunderstorms, and NASA's Infrared Data Reveals Where the Strongest Storms Are Located. The strongest storms have coldest cloud top temperatures, with some reaching minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit near Iselle's center.
Tropical Storm Iselle formed on Aug 26 with enhanced infrared data showing strongest storms west of the center, indicating large amounts of rain. Wind shear will likely prevent strengthening over the next couple of days, and forecasts predict weakening late this weekend.
Researchers from FSU's FAMU-FSU College of Engineering developed a new study to analyze wind resource characteristics across nine locations in Florida. They used advanced tools to capture wind energy at higher elevations, where wind speeds are faster, making it potentially feasible for wind farms in the state.
Tropical Storm Edouard is being battered by strong southwesterly winds and wind shear, displacing its strongest storms. The storm's cloud top temperatures indicate potential for heavy rainfall as it transitions into a post-tropical system.
A new study found that albatrosses wait for stronger winds to fly again and males rely more on strong winds for take-off due to their larger size. The research tracked over 300 albatrosses and combined tracking data with computer modeling to shed light on the role of wind in flight decisions.
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a 'smart' system that controls energy storage and release in wind turbines to regulate the national grid. The system uses variable speed rotors to keep pace with electricity demand, reducing the risk of power cuts and supporting widespread wind energy use.
Physicists at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have developed a new method for wind speed remote measurements. The instrument measures infrared atmospheric absorption spectrum with ultra-high spectral resolution, enabling retrieval of wind speeds with accuracy of 3-5 meters per second.
Climate scientists predict that human-caused warming will cause a significant slowdown in hurricane motion, particularly in populated mid-latitude regions. This could result in more damage from storms lingering over an area, like Hurricane Dorian, which had a translational speed of just 1.3 mph.
Strong wind shear displaced moderate rainfall east of Tropical Storm Jeruto's center, pushing heaviest rain at 1.6 inches per hour in a small area. NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission measured these rates on April 16.
Cyclone Harold's transformation into an extra-tropical cyclone was captured by NASA's Terra satellite, revealing elongated clouds and convection displaced to the southeast. The system is undergoing a transition characterized by wind shear and baroclinic processes, which may retain hurricane-force winds.
A new study has measured wind speeds on a brown dwarf using infrared and radio emissions, revealing strong winds of up to 2,400 kilometers per hour. The technique can be adapted to characterize atmospheres of exoplanets with similar rotation rates and periodic variability.
Researchers have successfully measured wind speed on a brown dwarf, an object intermediate in mass between a planet and a star. The study found that the brown dwarf's atmosphere is rotating faster than its interior, with a calculated wind speed of about 1425 miles per hour.
Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Irondro was displaced southeast of the center due to strong wind shear, with light rain throughout the rest of the storm. The storm had maximum sustained winds near 40 knots despite wind shear, and is expected to become a cold core low pressure area later in the day.
Tropical Cyclone Herold's strength dwindled as it moved into high wind shear and cooler sea surface temperatures. The system's low-level circulation center was partially exposed, with minimal strong convection, according to NASA's Aqua satellite imagery.
Cold pools can trap pollutants, reduce wind speeds, and cause freezing rain, posing serious health risks in urban areas. The study aims to improve forecasting of these events to ensure a stable electrical grid and lower energy costs.
Tropical Storm Gabekile rapidly intensified from hurricane-force winds to weakening due to strong northwesterly wind shear, according to NASA's Aqua satellite imagery. Wind shear disrupts the storm's rotation by pushing it apart at different altitudes.
Wind shear, a measure of changing winds with altitude, affects Tropical Cyclone Uesi's rotation and strength. The NASA Aqua satellite revealed this impact, showing clouds being pushed to the southeast of the center of circulation.
Wind shear is displacing deep convection about 125 nautical miles to the southeast, causing elongation and weakening the storm. The JTWC expects Francisco will continue moving to the southeast until it dissipates.
Tropical Cyclone Diane formed on January 24 and quickly weakened due to wind shear, dissipating by January 27. The storm's clouds were blown southwest of the weak center, revealing its final state.
Tropical Cyclone 09S formed on Jan 22 despite wind shear, but was weakened and eventually dissipated by the same force. The storm's rapid deterioration was attributed to increasing wind shear and movement into cooler waters.
Tropical Storm Claudia is battling strong vertical wind shear as it moves away from Western Australia and through the Southern Indian Ocean. The storm's shape, elongated from west to east, provides forecasters with an idea of its organization and strength.
A new study in Nature Communications documents a previously undocumented relationship between erosion and wind speed in the Gobi Desert, revealing that changes in landscape can exacerbate extreme conditions. The research found that wind erosion heated up the air within the depression, increasing wind speeds by up to 25 percent.
Tropical Storm 07A is experiencing significant wind shear, causing powerful thunderstorms with cold cloud top temperatures. The storm is expected to weaken into a depression by December 5 and dissipate.
Tropical Cyclone 06A, formerly Tropical Depression 06A, has consolidated and strengthened despite harsh environmental conditions. The storm is expected to make landfall in east central Somalia on Dec. 6 as a tropical storm.
Tropical Storm Fung-Wong was found to have two small areas of moderate to heavy rainfall despite strong wind shear. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission measured rainfall rates throughout the storm on Nov. 22, with heaviest precipitation occurring at a rate of 1.6 inches per hour.
Tropical Storm Sebastian showed very high, powerful storms with cold cloud top temperatures in the southwestern quadrant, indicating potential for heavy rainfall. Wind shear prevented the storm from intensifying, leading to gradual weakening and eventual dissipation.
Research by Princeton University shows a reversal of global terrestrial stilling, with wind speeds in northern mid-latitude regions increasing by 7% since 2010. This trend has significant implications for wind power generation, predicting a 17% increase in energy production and a potential 37% increase by 2024.
Tropical Storm Raymond has strengthened and organized into a tropical storm, with winds reaching near 45 mph and estimated minimum central pressure of 1005 millibars. The system is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 2-4 inches across southern Baja California Sur, posing life-threatening flash flood risks.
The Suomi NPP satellite identified strong storms in Tropical Cyclone Kalmaegi using infrared light, with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind shear is preventing the storm from consolidating, allowing it to maintain a tropical depression status.
Researchers have made a novel discovery about galactic winds, observing a huge outflow of gas extending far beyond a galaxy. The study's findings provide direct evidence for the role of galactic winds in creating the circumgalactic medium.
Researchers found that warmer air and stronger storm winds contribute to wetter storms. The study analyzed over 4,000 simulated storms under current and future climate conditions, revealing a significant increase in rainfall rates due to global warming.
Typhoon Bualoi continued to exhibit asymmetric shape due to ongoing wind shear, as revealed by NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite. The storm was transitioning into an extra-tropical cyclone, losing its tropical characteristics. Forecasters predict it will weaken and make landfall well east of Japan.
Tropical Storm Kyarr formed quickly near the southwestern coast of India, intensifying into a storm with heavy rainfall warnings and gale-force winds forecasted. NASA's Aqua satellite provided visible images revealing a large band of powerful thunderstorms circling the low-level center of circulation.
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.
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.
NASA's Terra satellite captured a visible image of Post-tropical Cyclone Lorenzo as it neared Ireland on Oct. 3, showing frontal features and cloud-filled center of circulation west of Ireland. Met Eireann has issued rainfall and wind warnings for Ireland due to the storm's heavy rains and high winds.
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.
A team of Penn State researchers developed a model that can accurately predict wind farm energy production and location. The model provides a probability curve for wind production, allowing companies to make informed decisions about investing in wind farms.
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.
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.
The Suomi NPP satellite's Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument provided an infrared image of Hurricane Kiko on Sept. 16, showing an elongated shape due to wind shear. Wind shear affects tropical cyclones by pushing against the rotating cylinder of winds, weakening rotation and intensifying the storm.
Tropical Depression Peipah weakened to a swirl of clouds on Sept. 16, with wind shear pushing strong thunderstorms southwest of the center. The storm was centered near 24.8 degrees north latitude and 142.8 degrees east longitude, about 82 miles east of Iwo To Island, Japan.
Tropical Storm Faxai has transitioned to an extra-tropical storm in the Pacific Ocean, characterized by a strong gale-force cold core low-pressure area. The system is expected to continue tracking through the Northern Pacific Ocean over the next several days with weakening winds.
Wind shear is detected in the remnants of Tropical Storm Gabrielle by NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite, pushing its strongest storms northeast and indicating potential for heavy rainfall. The storm's southern quadrant is largely cloud-free due to southwesterly wind shear.
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.
Hurricane Dorian has strengthened to near 110 mph with higher gusts, threatening the Bahamas and southeastern US with life-threatening storm surge and heavy rainfall. The storm is expected to produce 6-12 inches of rain and cause life-threatening flash floods.
Tropical Depression Erin's strong northwesterly vertical wind shear pushed most of its clouds and thunderstorms southeast, weakening the storm. The cyclone strengthened into a tropical storm despite the wind shear, but weakened back to a depression by 11 a.m. EDT.
Tropical Depression 6 forms under adverse conditions, with wind shear affecting its circulation. The depression is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm later tonight or on Wednesday as it moves northward and northeastward over the open Atlantic.
Tropical Storm Chantal formed despite strong winds, with eastward storms exhibiting vertical wind shear and cold cloud top temperatures. The storm is forecast to slow and turn southward, potentially weakening into a tropical depression.
NASA's Aqua satellite detected a weakened Tropical Storm Chantal, now classified as a depression, with strongest storms shifted to the northeast of the center. The storm is moving eastward at 17 mph and is forecast to slow down and make a clockwise loop through the weekend.
The storm is being affected by moderate vertical wind shear from the southwest, which can displace clouds and showers around the center. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasts 07W to move north before dissipating in Japan.