Tropical weather
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The latest 5-day Atlantic forecast notes two new areas of likely development over the next five days. These two waves are at lower latitudes than Hurricane Sam, which means they are more likely to reach the Southeast than other waves that develop at higher latitudes. But there is a long way to cross over the…
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Today Subtropical Storm Teresa formed in the Atlantic. It is a weak storm with some tropical characteristics and is not expected to be around for long.It won’t affect the US at all. Meanwhile, Hurricane Sam is intensifying and is expected to become a major hurricane on Saturday. Fortunately, the current models mostly hold Sam out…
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Here is a good video that describes hurricane forecasts, watches, and warnings from the National Weather Service. It includes sign language and closed captions for those who cannot hear the audio. You can view it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKdkYi9VAxY&list=PL34exzZIOEfECIvkbaTtsy36jJw0hQKp7&index=6. They have a whole series on hurricane safety available on YouTube including videos on making an evacuation kit…
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The latest glance at the tropical Atlantic shows a lot of activity, including TS Peter and TS Rose, plus a couple of areas of interest. Both Peter and Rose are expected to turn north well before they get close to the US, so neither of them is a factor in our weather. The center of…
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Nicholas was downgraded to a tropical depression earlier today. While Nicholas was stronger, gusty winds knocked down some trees and power lines, but now it is mostly just a rain event. Lots of rain. The old rule of thumb for rain from a tropical system is the total amount of rain from a storm in…
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Today Tropical Storm Nicholas formed in the western Gulf of Mexico. It is expected to move gradually northward and hug the coast of Texas, bringing heavy rain and some storm surge to areas along the coast. Eventually it will work its way north to a landfall in eastern Texas or western Louisiana. It will eventually…
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As more surveys are completed, additional information about how Hurricane Ida has affected agriculture in the US have come out. Here are a few additional stories of interest. Modern Farmer: How Has Hurricane Ida Affected Agriculture and Food? AgWeb: Corn Prices Sink on Bleak Export Outlook After Hurricane Ida Crashes Into Gulf Coast Reuters: U.S.…