Things are relatively quiet in the Atlantic – Tropical forecast 7/1/2026

Howdy! We are officially one month into the Atlantic hurricane season. The area off the coast of the southeastern U.S. that was previously being monitored is no longer expected to develop into anything, so for…

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Monday Tropical Update- 6/29/26

Good news for the East Coast! The National Hurricane Center has lowered the development odds for this disturbance from 20% to 10%, indicating a reduced likelihood of tropical development. This disturbance is mainly disorganized showers…

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Why Was Hurricane Helene Catastrophically Worse Inland Than It Was On The Coast?

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane on September 26, 2024. As usual, most people expected the greatest impacts to be near the coast from storm surge and…

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Update on the tropics – Tropical forecast 6/19/2026

Howdy! Yesterday, Tropical Storm Arthur was downgraded to a Post Tropical Cyclone as it headed inland over the southeast United States. It has produced heavy rainfall, severe storms, and strong winds. Its remnants are currently…

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Tropical Troubles: Local Forecast Southern MS/AL/LA- 6/17/26

As Tropical Storm Arthur has officially made landfall near Matagorda Bay, Texas, prepare for heavy rainfall and potential flooding across the south. As this storm pushes inland and hopefully dissipates into a tropical depression, severe…

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