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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A look at Hurricane Melissa and its rare intensity – What influenced it?

Howdy and thank you for taking the time to read my first research project!! Discussing and researching climate change is something I love doing, so I wanted to do something related to that and also…

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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 Forecast – 06/18/26

**If you are looking for updates on the remnants of tropical storm Arthur, scroll down** Earlier today, tropical storm Arthur was downgraded from a a post-tropical cyclone to just a tropical invest, where its center…

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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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Gulf Coast Regional Forecast – 06/17/26

As I’m writing this at 2:45p CDT, there’s a few scattered storms across our region, with the area bounded by Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Montgomery seeing the most storm activity. If you look south of Louisiana,…

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ARTHUR DEVELOPS: First Look at the Season’s New Tropical Storm- 6/17/26

Our first Atlantic Tropical Storm, Arthur, is currently tracking northeast along the Texas/Louisiana coastline with maximum sustained winds near 45 mph. The system is expected to remain relatively weak but will continue to bring a…

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Tropical Moisture Creates Flood Risk Across the Central Gulf: Regional Forecast- 6/16/26

Potential Tropical Cyclone #1 brings in loads of rainfall for the Central Gulf. Double-digit rainfall over the week is expected in some areas, with active flood and flash flood warnings across the region. The above…

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Tropical Forecast – 6/15/2026

The National Hurricane Center has identified an area off the Texas coast for potential development. Right now, they show a 50% chance of tropical development during the next seven days, meaning it’s possible but far…

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