Exploring Meteorology: Part 17 – Hurricanes & Tropical Systems

Introduction: Hurricanes, with their powerful winds and torrential rains, are among the most formidable weather events on Earth. In this educational post, we’ll embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of hurricanes, exploring their…

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8/26/23 10PM Tropical Update – A no hype look at Tropical Depression 10, what it means for the Gulf Coast, and some potential changes that may occur

The evening model data is starting to trickle in for Tropical Depression 10. And while the official forecast from the NHC is mostly unchanged, there are some places that I think will change in the…

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8/26/23 10a Tropical Update – Invest 93L still bubbling near Yucatan

Invest 93L had a bit of a ‘glow up’ (as the kids would say) overnight. Looking much healthier this morning than when you went to bed last night. Overnight latent heat release is one reason,…

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Hurricane Hilary Updates and the Atlantic Awakens: Tropical Update – 8/19/2023

Hurricane Hilary is nearing landfall on the Baja California coast and is likely to bring damaging winds and heavy rain to the peninsula and southern California. The path of Hilary will be something to watch.…

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A Historic Event Unfolding for Southern California. Monitoring development across the Atlantic

A historic event appears to be unfolding in the Eastern Pacific as California finds itself under a cone of uncertainty and discussion about watches is ongoing. We also have a second area of interest in…

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8/17/2023 Heat Across the Central US, Southwest Tropical Moisture, Flooding Possible in New England and Florida.

Heat continues to be the main story as our ridge shifts northward and positions itself over the Central US. Many locations will see temperatures soar into the upper 90s and low 100s with heat indices…

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Some Relief Today Before a Return to the Heat: Southern MS/AL/LA Weather Forecast 8/16/2023

Some relief today as yesterday’s front has made its way to the coast ushering in drier and slightly cooler air and affording a break from the oppressive heat. A subtle pattern shift will relocate the…

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Pacific Continuing To Be Very Active with Hilary Coming, The Atlantic… Not So Much: Tropical Weather Outlook – 8/15/23

The Eastern Pacific has been continuing to pump out these tropical storms and hurricanes this past week with Tropical Storm Greg and Hurricane Fernanda moving west out into the Central Pacific with another disturbance (Invest…

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