Tropical Storm Gordon – 10AM Update with ‘under the hood’ forecast info

The National Hurricane Center forecast track has shifted Gordon back to the east again. It is still looking to make landfall between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning along he northern Gulf Coast – generally –…

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The Potential Tropical Cyclone Seven (Invest 91L / Tropical Storm Gordon) 10PM Update

Here is a current look at Potential Tropical Cyclone Seven: The latest from the National Hurricane Center: SUMMARY OF 1100 PM EDT…0300 UTC…INFORMATION ———————————————– LOCATION…23.4N 78.7W ABOUT 175 MI…285 KM ESE OF MARATHON FLORIDA MAXIMUM…

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A quick breakdown of info on Invest 91L

Here is a quick breakdown regarding Invest 91L… WHAT: The National Hurricane Center has increased the chance of tropical development to 70% during the next two days (for more info on what “tropical development” means,…

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Two tropical waves in the atlantic monitored by NHC, one given Potential Tropical Cyclone designation

The National Hurricane Center is now monitoring two areas of interest in the Atlantic Ocean. A new Potential Tropical Cyclone is off the coast of Africa and the other is a wave near the Caribbean.…

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Hurricane Elena and its Impacts on the Gulf Coast (1985)

Making landfall in September of 1985, Hurricane Elena was one of the most unpredictable tropical weather events in the United States. Elena repeatedly deviated from the projected hurricane path, making a two day anti-cyclonic loop…

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Don’t sleep on Hurricane Season despite new forecasts

It only takes one. That could be all that is in this post. Because it is true. It only takes one hurricane to make it a “active” season. If there is only one hurricane the…

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Tracking Beryl: Discussing possible impacts to Gulf Coast

Direct impacts? None. Well, almost none. As it looks right now, it is about as close to zero as a tropical system can get. The forecast does not call for zero indirect affects. But direct…

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Article Review: An Integrated Approach for Assessing Tropical Cyclone Track and Intensity Forecasts (Zhang, Xie, Liu, and Guan)

Hey guys! It’s your favorite weather intern Emily here bringing a new addition to your daily weather indulgence. As if you hadn’t read  enough from me yet, I’m now beginning to do article reviews in addition…

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National Hurricane Center names first storm: Subtropical Storm Alberto

10AM Advisory from the National Hurricane Center: The National Hurricane Center just released forecast track information for Subtropical Storm Alberto. Here is the forecast discussion as of 10AM: Subtropical Storm Alberto Discussion Number 1 NWS…

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