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Tag Archives: Hurricane
Tropical Cyclone Wind Speed probability graphic
In addition to the familiar National Hurricane Center’s (NHC) hurricane track forecast with it’s iconic cone, the NHC also produces a wind speed probabilities graphic. Continue reading
2020 Atlantic Hurricane Outlook issued by Colorado State University
The Department of Atmospheric Science Colorado State University has issued its “Extended Range Forecast for the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The outlook anticipates that the 2020 Atlantic basin hurricane season will have above-normal activity. The report points to the current … Continue reading
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Tagged Forecast, Hurricane, North Atlantic, Ocean Weather, Tropical Cyclone
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Hurricane Storm Surges in Tampa Bay
The highest storm surges in Tampa Bay are usually associated with hurricanes, with the three highest tides occurring during Cat 3 storms in 1848, 1921 and 1985. Hurricane Elena in late August of 1985 caused the highest storm surge recorded … Continue reading
Posted in Sea Level Rise, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Weather History, Weather Wisdom
Tagged Climate, Climate Change, Hurricane, Storm, Tides, Weather Wisdom
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Two Tropical Cyclones developing over the South Indian Ocean
First Tropical Cyclone Tropical Cyclone (02S) has formed over the South Indian Ocean NNW of St Denis, Reunion and is moving WSW at about 4 knots with max winds of 40 knots. This system is moving through an area of … Continue reading
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TS Nakri forms over South China Sea
Tropical Storm Nakri has formed over the South China Sea WSW of Manila, Philippines and is currently drifting southward slowly. Max winds are estimated to be 60 knots and Nakri is forecast to strengthen and move westward reaching typhoon intensity … Continue reading
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Tagged Hurricane, South China Sea, Storm, Tropical Storm, Typhoon
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New Tropical Cyclone forms off SW Coast of India
A new Tropical Cyclone (05A) has formed off the southwest coast of India and was moving NW at 14 knots with max winds of about 45 knots. This system is moving over warm ocean water so continued strengthening is expected, … Continue reading
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Tagged Arabian Sea, Hurricane, Tropical Cyclone
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Tropical Cyclone Kyarr now 130 knots over Arabian Sea
Tropical Cyclone Kyarr, over the Arabian Sea about 402 NM ESE of Masirah Island has been moving WNW at 7 knots with max winds of 130 knots. Ocean temperatures remain warm at 28-29 C so Kyarr will remain over warm … Continue reading
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Tagged Arabian Sea, Hurricane, Tropical Cyclone
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North Atlantic Hurricane Force Wind Warning
North Atlantic Hurricane Force Wind Warning A deepening 976 mb low over the west-central North Atlantic is moving NE at 10 knots with winds of 50-70 knots and seas to 29 feet (about 9 meters) within 180 NM west of … Continue reading
Pablo now a hurricane over the eastern North Atlantic
Pablo is now a hurricane over the eastern North Atlantic with max winds of 65 knots even though it is moving over relatively cool ocean waters. Pablo is moving N-NE at 28 knots over even colder ocean water so it … Continue reading
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Major Hurricane Florence Update
Major Hurricane Florence currently with max winds about 120 knots was moving west at 11 knots. A building ridge to the north is forecast to steer Florence WNW then NW during the next 48-72 hours with an increase in forward … Continue reading
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Tagged Hurricane, Hurricane Florence, North Atlantic, North Carolina, Storm
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