Weakened Priscilla nears Mexico's Baja peninsula as Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the Atlantic
Read full article: Weakened Priscilla nears Mexico's Baja peninsula as Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the AtlanticPriscilla has lost hurricane strength as it churns off Mexico's western Pacific coast ever closer to the Baja California peninsula.
Priscilla nears major hurricane status in Pacific as new tropical storm swirls in the Atlantic
Read full article: Priscilla nears major hurricane status in Pacific as new tropical storm swirls in the AtlanticThe U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Jerry has strengthened in the Atlantic Ocean on a path toward the Caribbean.
Hurricane Priscilla strengthens in the Pacific off southwestern Mexico
Read full article: Hurricane Priscilla strengthens in the Pacific off southwestern MexicoHurricane Priscilla was strengthening early Monday in the Pacific Ocean with heavy rain and gusty winds threatening coastal areas of southwest Mexico.
Tropical Storm Imelda forms near Bahamas and is expected to become a hurricane in coming days
Read full article: Tropical Storm Imelda forms near Bahamas and is expected to become a hurricane in coming daysTropical Storm Imelda has formed near the Bahamas and is forecast to become a hurricane curving away from the southeast U.S. seacoast early this week.
Tropical weather in the Atlantic is slamming the Caribbean and may strike Southeast US next
Read full article: Tropical weather in the Atlantic is slamming the Caribbean and may strike Southeast US nextCrews have been preparing for a weather system forecast to hit South Carolina as a hurricane early next week.
Former Hurricane Gabrielle threatens the Azores with heavy rain and storm surge
Read full article: Former Hurricane Gabrielle threatens the Azores with heavy rain and storm surgeThe former Hurricane Gabrielle is expected to bring heavy rain, high winds and a storm surge to the Azores islands despite forecasters downgrading the system.
Tropical Storm Humberto forms in the Atlantic as Hurricane Gabrielle takes aim at the Azores
Read full article: Tropical Storm Humberto forms in the Atlantic as Hurricane Gabrielle takes aim at the AzoresTropical Storm Humberto has formed in the Atlantic Ocean at the same time Hurricane Gabrielle races toward the Azores islands.
Gabrielle becomes at Category 4 hurricane and forecasters advise Azores to take notice
Read full article: Gabrielle becomes at Category 4 hurricane and forecasters advise Azores to take noticeThe National Hurricane Center advised people in the Azores to monitor the progress of Hurricane Gabrielle which is now a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean.
Hurricane Kiko is weakening on a forecast path expected to take it north of Hawaii
Read full article: Hurricane Kiko is weakening on a forecast path expected to take it north of HawaiiForecasters say Hurricane Kiko is weakening as it continues on a track forecast to take the storm north of the Hawaiian islands in coming days.
Lorena is downgraded to a tropical storm but still poses a flooding and mudslide threat to Mexico
Read full article: Lorena is downgraded to a tropical storm but still poses a flooding and mudslide threat to MexicoLorena has weakened to a tropical storm, but forecasters warn of life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides in parts of Mexico's Baja California peninsula.
Category 4 Hurricane Erin buffets northern Caribbean islands but not forecast to hit land
Read full article: Category 4 Hurricane Erin buffets northern Caribbean islands but not forecast to hit landForecasters say Erin has exploded into a major hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean just north of the Caribbean.
NOAA moves up timetable for restoring Galveston Countyโs weather radio signal
Read full article: NOAA moves up timetable for restoring Galveston Countyโs weather radio signalThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration now reports itโs All Hazards weather radio signal for Galveston County will be back up by Aug. 15. NOAA reports it will be a temporary signal, with a permanent signal back on the air by Sept. 30.
Tropical Storm Henriette forms in the Pacific while Tropical Storm Dexter churns in the Atlantic
Read full article: Tropical Storm Henriette forms in the Pacific while Tropical Storm Dexter churns in the AtlanticThe National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Henriette has formed in the Pacific Ocean.
US applications for jobless benefits inch up for the first time in 7 weeks, but layoffs remain low
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits inch up for the first time in 7 weeks, but layoffs remain lowThe number of Americans filing for jobless benefits inched up modestly last week as business continue to retain staff despite economic uncertainty around U.S. trade policy.
National Weather Service eyes end of August for temporary fix for Galveston NOAA weather radio outage
Read full article: National Weather Service eyes end of August for temporary fix for Galveston NOAA weather radio outageNOAAโs weather radio transmitter in Hitchcock was knocked out in a fire back on March 25.
In Texas Hill Country, where flash floods are common, questions linger about lack of warnings
Read full article: In Texas Hill Country, where flash floods are common, questions linger about lack of warningsSerious questions are emerging about whether more could have been done to warn residents in time.
The case against ending an essential NOAA hurricane satellite
Read full article: The case against ending an essential NOAA hurricane satelliteThe U.S. Department of Defense is planning to discontinue data from one of its satellitesโdata that plays a critical role in hurricane forecasting. Hereโs why KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Anthony Yanez says it could set us back.
The case against ending an essential NOAA hurricane satellite
Read full article: The case against ending an essential NOAA hurricane satelliteThe U.S. Department of Defense is planning to discontinue data from one of its satellitesโdata that plays a critical role in hurricane forecasting. Hereโs why KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Anthony Yanez says it could set us back.
How a lab recreates hurricane storm surge to protect coastal communities
Read full article: How a lab recreates hurricane storm surge to protect coastal communitiesInside the University of Miami's SUSTAIN Laboratory, scientists are creating Category 5 hurricanes on demand in the world's largest hurricane simulator, leading to breakthrough discoveries about deadly storm surge that could revolutionize how coastal cities protect themselves against increasingly powerful storms.
Barbara weakens to a tropical storm as it heads to cooler waters off the coast of Mexico
Read full article: Barbara weakens to a tropical storm as it heads to cooler waters off the coast of MexicoTropical Storm Barbara continues to weaken as it heads northwest away from land and is likely to dissipate by Wednesday.
As hurricane season approaches, why is NOAAโs weather radio signal for Galveston still down?
Read full article: As hurricane season approaches, why is NOAAโs weather radio signal for Galveston still down?This outage leaves a gap in receiving vital emergency and weather updates, which are especially important during severe storms when other communication methods may fail.
NOAAโs emergency Galveston broadcast caught fire in May and remains offline. Where to get information
Read full article: NOAAโs emergency Galveston broadcast caught fire in May and remains offline. Where to get informationAs hurricane season approaches, residents of Galveston and surrounding areas face a critical challenge: the NOAA Radio frequency, a key source for lifesaving weather updates, remains offline after a transmitter fire in March.
Hundreds gather outside NASA Johnson Space Center amid layoffs from DOGE
Read full article: Hundreds gather outside NASA Johnson Space Center amid layoffs from DOGEThe protest comes a week after NASA announced it would be shutting down three of its offices and layoff several staff members as the company prepares to reduce its workforce under the Trump administration.
Climate change, already causing problems on Earth, could soon create a mess for orbiting satellites
Read full article: Climate change, already causing problems on Earth, could soon create a mess for orbiting satellitesA new study finds that climate change is already causing all sorts of problems on Earth, but soon it will be making a mess in orbit around the planet too.
Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific Ocean
Read full article: Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific OceanForecasters say Hurricane Kristy has strengthened into a Category 4 storm and is expected to remain away from land as it churns in the Pacific Ocean.
Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic
Read full article: Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the AtlanticForecasters say Hurricane Kirk has strengthened into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic Ocean and waves caused by it could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions this weekend.
Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic
Read full article: Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 3 storm in the AtlanticForecasters say Hurricane Kirk has strengthened into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to grow rapidly into a major hurricane.
Natural disasters in Houston are getting more expensive and deadly
Read full article: Natural disasters in Houston are getting more expensive and deadlyHurricanes, derechos, and winter storms are all weather events that have left Houston in disarray. Whether a tree fell on your house or flood waters swept away your belongings, the cost of Mother Natureโs wrath can be hard to recover from.
WHOA! ๐ณ Satellite images show sobering view of power outages in Texas caused by Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: WHOA! ๐ณ Satellite images show sobering view of power outages in Texas caused by Hurricane BerylAs conversations over accountability with local, and state leadership as well as with CenterPoint Energy continue, new satellite images are giving a sobering look at the massive power outages, caused by Beryl.
Voluntary evacuation order issued for west end of Galveston Island ahead of Beryl
Read full article: Voluntary evacuation order issued for west end of Galveston Island ahead of BerylA voluntary evacuation order has been issued by Galveston Emergency Management Officials for the west end of Galveston Island.
Beryl threat increases as storm inches closer to Houston. Commuters and travelers need to plan
Read full article: Beryl threat increases as storm inches closer to Houston. Commuters and travelers need to planAs the threat of Hurricane Beryl increases as storm inches closer to the Houston area, those who are planning to travel during impact hours are advised to plan ahead.
Regardless of Hurricane Berylโs path, Gulf Coast beaches will be treacherous this holiday weekend
Read full article: Regardless of Hurricane Berylโs path, Gulf Coast beaches will be treacherous this holiday weekendHurricane Beryl is making itโs way across the Caribbean, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Regardless of itโs path or intensity, we can expect to see dangerous beaches through the holiday weekend.
Large whale group spotted off New England includes orca eating a tuna, dozens of endangered species
Read full article: Large whale group spotted off New England includes orca eating a tuna, dozens of endangered speciesScientists say a large number of whales visiting the waters off New England included an uncommon sighting of an orca eating a tuna and an unusually large group of an endangered species of whale.
Tropical Storm Pilar dumps heavy rains on Central America leaving at least 2 dead
Read full article: Tropical Storm Pilar dumps heavy rains on Central America leaving at least 2 deadTropical Storm Pilar is lashing Central America with heavy rains that have already been blamed for two deaths in El Salvador as it meanders off the Pacific coast.
Tropical Storm Pilar leaves 2 dead in El Salvador as it wanders off Central America's Pacific coast
Read full article: Tropical Storm Pilar leaves 2 dead in El Salvador as it wanders off Central America's Pacific coastHeavy rain from Tropical Storm Pilar has already caused two deaths in El Salvador as it meanders off the Pacific coast.
NOAA forecasts drought improvement across Southeast, Gulf Coast and Texas amid ongoing El Nino
Read full article: NOAA forecasts drought improvement across Southeast, Gulf Coast and Texas amid ongoing El NinoThis year, El Nino is in place heading into winter for the first time in four years, driving the outlook for warmer-than-average temperatures for the northern tier of the continental United States, according to NOAAโs U.S. Winter Outlook released last week by the Climate Prediction Center โ a division of the National Weather Service.
Lidia dissipates after killing 1 person, injuring 2 near Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort
Read full article: Lidia dissipates after killing 1 person, injuring 2 near Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resortLidia has dissipated after hitting land as a Category 4 hurricane near the resort of Puerta Vallarta, where one person was killed by a falling tree and two others were injured.
Tropical Storm Philippe chugs toward Bermuda on a path to Atlantic Canada and New England
Read full article: Tropical Storm Philippe chugs toward Bermuda on a path to Atlantic Canada and New EnglandTropical Storm Philippe is aiming for Bermuda on a path that would eventually take it to Atlantic Canada and eastern New England.
Tropical Storm Philippe soaks northeast Caribbean on a path toward Bermuda, New England and Canada
Read full article: Tropical Storm Philippe soaks northeast Caribbean on a path toward Bermuda, New England and CanadaTropical Storm Philippe is drenching the U.S. and British Virgin Islands as it spins away from the northeast Caribbean on a path that would take it toward Bermuda and later New England and Atlantic Canada.
Tropical Storm Philippe makes landfall in Barbuda as heavy rains drench northeast Caribbean
Read full article: Tropical Storm Philippe makes landfall in Barbuda as heavy rains drench northeast CaribbeanTropical Storm Philippe has made landfall in the tiny island of Barbuda as it unleashes heavy rains and flash floods in the northeast Caribbean.
Looking back, sub tourist calls himself 'naive' for taking 2021 dive to the Titanic
Read full article: Looking back, sub tourist calls himself 'naive' for taking 2021 dive to the TitanicAs an international search determined the implosion of a vessel that disappeared on its way to the underwater wreckage of the Titanic, a man who was one of the submersible company's first customers says a dive he made to the site two years ago was like a suicide mission.
US's largest public utility names panel to study blackouts
Read full article: US's largest public utility names panel to study blackoutsThe nation's largest public utility has appointed an independent panel to look into power failures that spurred the decision to implement rolling blackouts during dangerously cold conditions late last year.
Fly me a river
Read full article: Fly me a riverWeโre all used to the hurricane hunters out there flying into, well, hurricanes, to collect wind, temperature, pressure, and moisture data. The airplane shown above is the WC-130J which flies directly into these storms at 24,000-30,000 feet dropping what basically amounts to small computers (dropwindsondes) which sample the atmosphere as they fall to the ocean floor. That information is transmitted back to supercomputers to help create our hurricane forecasts.
Power failures amplify calls for utility to rethink gas
Read full article: Power failures amplify calls for utility to rethink gasA federal utilityโs decision to resort to rolling blackouts after coal and natural gas units went offline during dangerously cold conditions has intensified questions about the Tennessee Valley Authorityโs recent decision to double down on fossil fuels.
Tropical Depression Lisa crosses into southern Mexico
Read full article: Tropical Depression Lisa crosses into southern MexicoTropical Depression Lisa has moved into southern Mexico a day after making landfall as a hurricane in the Central American nation of Belize and heading inland over northern Guatemala.
What dictates a hurricaneโs strength?
Read full article: What dictates a hurricaneโs strength?There are many ways to categorize a hurricane. The stormโs central pressure is one way. The height of its storm surge is another. How much rain it drops is another. And, of course, the strength of its wind is another. But what causes a hurricane to strengthen or weaken? The answer is simple enough, but multifaceted.
The eclipsed Eclipse
Read full article: The eclipsed EclipseCan you remember the fanfare of the August 2017 Full Solar Eclipse that crossed the country from northwest to southeast? Not since June 8, 1918 had such a celestial event occurred in the United States! We had a partial glimpse here in Houston that Monday afternoon of August 21st as you can see from the cover photo above: three meteorologists walk into an eclipse....below is the โpath of total darknessโ:
Seasonโs 1st hurricane aims heavy hit at Mexico tourist zone
Read full article: Seasonโs 1st hurricane aims heavy hit at Mexico tourist zoneHurricane Agatha has become the strongest hurricane on record to make landfall in May in the eastern Pacific as it swept ashore on a sparsely populated stretch of tourist beaches and fishing towns in southern Mexico.
1st hurricane of 2022, Agatha heads for Mexico tourist towns
Read full article: 1st hurricane of 2022, Agatha heads for Mexico tourist townsThe first hurricane of the season has formed off Mexicoโs southern Pacific coast and it's rapidly growing stronger ahead of an expected strike along a stretch of tourist beaches and fishing towns as a major storm.
Forecasters predict above-normal 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Hereโs what you need to know
Read full article: Forecasters predict above-normal 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Hereโs what you need to knowForecasters at NOAAโs Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, have just released their official hurricane forecast, predicting an above-average 2022 season. This would make it the seventh consecutive hurricane season weโve seen with higher than normal activity.
Dust can bust a hurricane forecast
Read full article: Dust can bust a hurricane forecastThe above NOAA pic of the Atlantic Ocean skies full of Saharan dust is from 2006 and you can imagine that any tropical showers and storms would have a zero percent chance of forming in that kind of atmosphere. Those dusty skies are dry for one thing and particulates are falling downward toward Earth, suppressing any upward motion required to get tropical storms to build.