While ex-hurricane Franklin dissipated quickly over Mexico yesterday, a much weaker tropical system began affecting Florida (Fig. 1). On Wednesday, the system was located over the Bahamas and all its storminess remained well east of Florida. In fact, thanks to the dynamics of these “tropical waves,” places west of the
Read DetailsThe GWCC home page contains a four-panel graphic containing satellite and radar observations and a severe weather outlook (all from NOAA). The following is a brief overview of these graphics (organized by column from left to right): GOES Enhanced Infrared satellite image (upper left) – This image, obtained by a
Read DetailsAcross Louisiana, Mississippi and parts of far East Texas, torrential rainfall occurred Sunday and Sunday night. Widespread one to four inch rainfall amounts were reported, with some locations noting amounts of six, eight and even ten inches (Fig. 1). Alexandria, LA, in the west-central part of the state, reported more
Read DetailsThis feature is about GOES (Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite) Water Vapor (WV) imagery. This type of satellite imagery (just one of many) is based on a specific band of data within the infrared radiation (IR) spectrum. It is collected from a geostationary satellite positioned roughly 22,000 miles above the Equator
Read DetailsJust after 7:00 p.m. H.S.T. on Sunday (3:00 a.m. E.D.T. Monday), departing Tropical Storm Darby was starting to pass by Kauai, the northernmost of the populated Hawaiian Island chain. At that time, Darby was about 100 miles to the northwest of Honolulu (island of Oahu) (Fig. 1). As part of
Read DetailsFollowing in the footsteps of Earth Day, this week offers earthlings an opportunity to look up and celebrate and appreciate the meteorological sky overhead. Coined National Sky Awareness Week (SAW – which is what the week is all about, seeing), the event has been featured in Chase’s Calendar of Events
Read DetailsIn the Earth-Space Science arena, we often discuss meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, astronomy and geology. In recent years, a curious blend of meteorology and astronomy, known as “Space Weather,” has emerged. The National Weather Service, now routinely issues “Space Weather” forecasts that address parameters such as the solar wind and the
Read DetailsThere is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across North Carolina this afternoon and evening. From southeast Virginia into South Carolina there is a lesser risk of severe weather, but severe storms are still possible (Fig. 1). Already today, Feb. 24, 2016, there have been 44 severe weather
Read Details“Super Tuesday,” perhaps the biggest single day of primary election year voting, arrives in a little more than a week. Twelve states have Republican primaries or caucuses; ten states have Democratic primaries (with American Samoa holding a caucus). Six of the primary states are in the Deep South, with three
Read DetailsIt’s been just about one month since a strong downburst raced through Collier County. Early this Tuesday morning, another round of severe storms is impacting our area. While several Doppler-indicated circulations prompted tornado warnings in the area earlier this morning, it is a large bow-echo (shaped like a backwards C
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