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Yesterday afternoon, Tropical Depression Two formed off the coast of the Carolinas in the Atlantic ocean. The system was fairly weak, and still is. It currently has winds of 35 mph and 1009 mb, but is expected to strengthen into a Tropical Storm later today. When I saw that this was Tropical Depression Two, I was […]
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Tropical Storm Koppu
A weak tropical storm in the northwest Pacific is expected to intensify over the next few days, tracking toward the northern Philippines. Although the track is still very uncertain at this point, the GFS model suggests that Koppu could spend at least 3 days over the northern Phillipines, specifically the island of Luzon. GFS model […]
Tropical Storm Joaquin (wah- Keen) Is Challenging Forecasters
Mid-day on Monday, Tropical Storm Joaquin formed over the western portions of the Atlantic Ocean. When it initially formed, it was fairly weak out in the open waters, and was experiencing some higher wind shear. Thus, it’s center was exposed form the convection, which isn’t good for tropical cyclones. However, today, it has gradually organized […]
Tropical Depression Nine Makes Landfall In Mexico
Tropical Depression Nine is a weak tropical disturbance currently located about 90 miles WSW of Campeche, Mexico. The disturbance is moving ESE at 5mph and is expected to make landfall along the Yucatan Peninsula this evening. Earlier today, we saw convection around the storm increase and it was thought that the storm may briefly strengthen […]
Odile Floods Southwest
Odile Floods Southwest: Hurricane Odile made landfall around Baha, California last week and quickly weakened. However, Odile still had major impacts on much of the Baha area and southwest U.S. Some areas saw more rain in a few days then they usually see in a year. Lots of flooding resulting in the heavy rainfall. #Tropical […]
Tropical Storm Polo Forms in Eastern Pacific
It looks like the tropics may be trying to play the game ‘Marco Polo,’ as Tropical Storm Polo has formed in the eastern Pacific. Overnight, an area of low pressure 300 miles south of Acapulco, Mexico was able to strengthen into a tropical storm. Polo has maximum sustained winds of 40mph and is currently […]
Tropical Weather Terminology
Living in Kentucky, it’s easy to get much of the tropical weather terminology mixed up since we’re never directly affected. But as storms have been hitting the coasts of both Mexico and the United States within the last few weeks, it is helpful to understand the genesis of tropical weather. According to the National Hurricane […]
Tropical Storm Dolly Heads for Mexico
Tropical Depression Five has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Dolly, and continues to head for the coast of Mexico. According to the National Hurricane Center, Dolly has exhibited sustained winds near 50 mph and is expected to produce 5 to 10 inches of rainfall. This rain could cause major flash flooding as well as mudslides […]
Hurricane Marie Affects the Eastern Pacific
As Hurricane Cristobal makes its way up the Atlantic, Hurricane Marie is beginning to weaken in the Eastern Pacific. After forming this past Thursday, Marie was upgraded to a Category 5 Hurricane on Sunday, as it possessed sustained winds of 160 mph. According to the National Hurricane Center, Marie is expected to weaken into a […]
What’s Going On In The Tropics?
It’s been awhile since our last look at the tropics and not much has changed. The Atlantic remains relatively quiet for now, and in the latest update from the National Hurricane Center there are no hurricanes, tropical storms or depressions. There are two areas in the Atlantic Ocean the NHC will be monitoring for further […]