For more than a week, computer models have suggested a developing rainy period for south Florida during the first part of June. Now, a tropical weather system may enter the equation. Computer models and National Hurricane Center guidance suggest that a potential tropical low will develop off the Yucatan Peninsula
Read DetailsTwo key weather agencies – NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the parent agency of the National Weather Service – NWS) and U. S. Air Force are bringing their hurricane hunter aircraft to Naples, FL, today, Fri., May 20, 2016, as part of a week-long Gulf Coast Hurricane Awareness Tour
Read DetailsAstronomical spring starts today, Fri., Mar. 20 at 6:45 p.m. E.D.T. Although the weather has recently turned or remained spring-like (or warmer) in some places, winter is not yet out of the picture. First, it is important to recognize that for yet another winter season, California and other parts of
Read DetailsIn recent years, there has been a growing trend by many in the meteorological community (media and scientists) to predict expected seasonal tropical cyclone frequency in the Atlantic and Eastern and Central Pacific Basins. Most predictions are tied to the Atlantic basin due to potential storm impacts…To read the entire
Read DetailsListen to any TV weather report concerning Atlantic Ocean area tropical storms and hurricanes and you’ll hear the term, “spaghetti plot” mentioned. Today (Sun., Aug. 24, 2014), spaghetti plots surfaced…To read the entire feature, click here. Originally published 08/24/14
Read DetailsHurricane Arthur is now exiting the North Carolina Outer Banks, and racing toward the Canadian Maritime provinces, enroute to its demise during the next few days…Arthur, however, has put an opportunistic spin on the mathematics associated with tropical storms and hurricanes. Consider the following…To read the entire feature, click here.
Read DetailsFor the past week, hurricane forecasters at the National Hurricane Center have been following the exploits of a weak tropical system as it plodded across the Caribbean Sea. During the past two days, the system has gradually strengthened… To read the entire feature, click here. Originally published 10/3/13
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