Everything is still looking calm out in both the Atlantic and East Pacific at the start of this Hurricane Season. An upper-level weather system in the western Caribbean Sea will continue to bring significant rain…
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6/3/24 – Tropical Outlook: Above-average Hurricane season still likely
Well, it’s June… where are the tropical systems? Just because Hurricane season isn’t necessarily starting on time, doesn’t mean we will have a quiet year. NOAA is still projecting an active Hurricane season for the…
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2024 NickelBlock Forecasting Atlantic / Gulf Coast Hurricane Season Outlook
I won’t bury the lede here: It is looking like an active Hurricane Season is in the cards for the summer of 2024. Here is a look at the outlook for the entire Atlantic Basin…
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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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VIDEO: 8/27/23 7am Tropical Update
Here is the morning tropical update – in video form!
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…
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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8/18/23 6PM Hype-Free Tropical Update – Latest on The Atlantic and Pacific
Here is an in-depth look at what is happening out in the tropics: As of now, there is no ‘big’ concern for tropical interactions for the central Gulf Coast.
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…

