Looking at the latest data, the NHC still hasn’t nudged things too far back to the east yet. Even though, Hurricane Ida continues to trek more northerly that true northwesterly. This is still slated to…
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8/28/21 2PM Hurricane Ida update – perhaps a wiggle to the east
hurricane Ida is now a Category 2 Hurricane as it continues to drift northwest around 15mph – currently at 16mph. This is slightly faster (by 1-2mph) than we thought yesterday. The storm is likely just…
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Wx Info: Tropical tornadoes vs. other tornadoes
A tropical tornado is a special kind of tornado that is formed mostly from wind shear and less through instability. Because of that, they tend to be weaker and shorter-lived than the tornadoes that form…
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8/28/21 9AM Hurricane Ida county-by-county update for parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama
A real quick note on these county-by-county breakdowns. I’ve had some requests for coastal counties and some farther inland. I wish I could get them all. But, I have to draw a line somewhere. If…
8/28/21 8AM Hurricane Ida Update: Rapid Intensification underway
Taking a look at the forecast information from the National Hurricane Center as well as satellite data, and there is little doubt that Hurricane Ida has begun to rapidly intensify this morning. Current Observations LOCATION…24.4N…
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8/28/21 10PM Hurricane Ida update
The latest from the National Hurricane Center still has Hurricane Ida set to Rapidly Intensify as it traverses the Gulf of Mexico and moves toward the Louisiana coastline. Landfall is anticipated on Sunday afternoon /…
8/27/21 10PM Hurricane Ida update: forecast details and discussion – exploring the ifs and maybes of the forecast
This isn’t going to be the typical “will it rain at my house” forecast. If you’re looking for a county-by-county breakdown of what to expect from Hurricane Ida, make sure to check out that post…
8/27/21 7PM Hurricane Ida update – a county-by-county breakdown for parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama
Let me start by saying that this forecast may change. And is not set in stone. I really encourage everyone to check back every – at least! – 12 hours for an update until landfall…
A message to everyone from those who survived Katrina
A few days before the 15 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall, I asked people who lived through Hurricane Katrina to give their best piece of advice to their past self – or others –…
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8/27/21 6AM Tropical Storm Ida update
Ida is still moving northwest and there were only minor changes to the forecast overnight with the eventual landfall of Ida along the Louisiana coast. Here is the latest on Tropical Storm Ida: Brief NHC…
