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The Pendulum Swings As Pacific Quietens Down and Atlantic Wakens!

Written by on September 4, 2018 in Tropical, United States of America with 0 Comments
The Pendulum Swings As Pacific Quietens Down and Atlantic Wakens!

Up until now the focus has been across the Pacific and it’s busy 2018 season while the Atlantic has remained quiet as expected. This is typical of warm ENSO years where the tropical east and west Pacific is warm and Atlantic cool. As you can see from the two below charts, there’s been a frenzy […]

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Tropical Storm Harvey causes damage in Barbados

Tropical Storm Harvey causes damage in Barbados

Tropical Storm Harvey swept through the eastern Caribbean nation of Barbados Thursday-Friday causing damage and flooding rainfall. Winds gusted in excess of 50 mph with some locals saying this was the worst impacts from a tropical storm to hit the island nation since the 1980s. #Harvey flood and landfalls in #Barbados pic.twitter.com/Cpqrlc0QBT — Claude TITINA […]

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Harvey may quickly follow Gert as tropics liven up, MJO supports busy times ahead!

Written by on August 14, 2017 in Summer 2017, Tropical, United States of America with 0 Comments
Harvey may quickly follow Gert as tropics liven up, MJO supports busy times ahead!

The tropics are lighting up with potentially the season’s 2nd hurricane and 8th named storm within the next 24 hours. Thanks to a cold front exiting the East Coast, Tropical Storm Gert shall remain a fish storm and pose no direct threat on the US but indirect impacts include increased surf and rip currents on […]

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Franklin makes 2nd Mexico landfall as 85 mph Cat 1 hurricane

Written by on August 10, 2017 in North and South America, Summer 2017, Tropical with 0 Comments
Franklin makes 2nd Mexico landfall as 85 mph Cat 1 hurricane

As expected, Franklin became the Atlantic’s first hurricane of 2017 over the Bay of Campeche before making a second landfall in the state of Veracruz with maximum winds of 85 mph. #Franklin made landfall in the state of Veracruz in Mexico as a Cat. 1 hurricane – the 1st Veracruz hurricane landfall since Karl (2010). […]

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West To East US Temperature Extremes, New Tropical Cyclone Records For Atlantic And Pacific

Written by on September 2, 2015 in Autumn 2015, Tropical, United States of America with 0 Comments
West To East US Temperature Extremes, New Tropical Cyclone Records For Atlantic And Pacific

I’m continuing to find my feet here in the new house. The good news is I now have broadband up and running, however the main computer has yet to get setup, largely due to no computer table and really since Friday, I’ve been snowed under. I’ve more time tomorrow (Thursday) and hope to get the my PC […]

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Erika Looking More Likely To Pose ‘Hurricane’ Threat To Florida

Written by on August 26, 2015 in Summer 2015, Tropical, United States of America with 0 Comments
Erika Looking More Likely To Pose ‘Hurricane’ Threat To Florida

After a very slow start to the 2015 season due to colder than normal water, strong easterlies and dusty dry air, conditions are steadily improving and we’re seeing the results. The African wave train is shedding several large waves out into the tropical Atlantic now and we’ve seen the development of Danny, rapidly intensifying into a Cat […]

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Quietest Atlantic Hurricane Season Ever?

Written by on August 11, 2015 in Summer 2015, Tropical, United States of America with 0 Comments
Quietest Atlantic Hurricane Season Ever?

The 2015 Atlantic hurricane season is quiet, NHC has issued its quietest hurricane forecast ever with a 90% chance of a below normal season. The cooler-than normal water through the tropical Atlantic is a small part of the reason. The strongest El Nino since 1997 is one of two major factors, the other is the contrast in warm […]

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Warm Water And Pattern Favours Early Tropical Development Off US

Written by on April 30, 2015 in Spring 2015, Summer 2015, United States of America with 0 Comments
Warm Water And Pattern Favours Early Tropical Development Off US

With waters abnormally warm by up to 5C off the US Gulf and Southeast coast, not only is this making for the warmest March and April on record on land, this could also favour early season development. [s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)] The warm water itself won’t lead to tropical cyclone development but the pattern we’re entering could […]

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EUROPE: Pre Gonzalo Update: What To Expect & What Follows?

Written by on October 20, 2014 in Rest of Europe, United Kingdom & Ireland with 0 Comments
EUROPE: Pre Gonzalo Update: What To Expect & What Follows?

Time to batten down the hatches for the first ‘storm’ of the 2014-15 season. BREAKING DOWN THE DETAIL… This won’t be anything we haven’t seen before but with models repeatedly showing a tight sub-978 centre crossing the North Highlands, expect a decent blow early tomorrow morning across much of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England. Widespread […]

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LIVE COVERAGE: Hurricane Gonzalo Produces 121 mph Winds As It Crosses Right Over Bermuda!

Written by on October 17, 2014 in Tropical with 0 Comments
LIVE COVERAGE: Hurricane Gonzalo Produces 121 mph Winds As It Crosses Right Over Bermuda!

As of 6pm, Hurricane Gonzalo remains a dangerous and potentially destructive Category 3 storm with an eye a mere 40 miles off Bermuda. Sustained winds remain at 115 mph with higher gusts. Pressure is still 949mb. This storm is likely to produce damage rivalling that of Fabian back in 2003 which was the last major hit on the island. Winds have already […]

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