NHC Forecast information and maps for Hurricane Laura – 10AM Update

Laura Stats LOCATION…27.0N 92.0W ABOUT 225 MI…365 KM SSE OF LAKE CHARLES LOUISIANA ABOUT 235 MI…375 KM SE OF GALVESTON TEXAS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…125 MPH…205 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT…NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 16 MPH…26 KM/H…

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Laura’s track becoming more certain, top-end intensity still a question

Hurricane Laura is now a cAtegory 3 Hurricane. According to the Saffir-Simpson scale, “Devastating damage will occur: Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Many trees will…

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8/25/20 Early AM Tropics update: Breaking down Laura’s path north

I wanted to take some time to lay out some scenarios for everyone as it relates to Laura’s path. While the path is going to determine the strength and vice-versa, and we can estimate some…

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8/24/20 Early AM Tropics Update: Marco getting beat up, Laura cruising easy

Really, on any other year, it would be the opposite. Marco, moving through the central gulf would be “cruising easy” and Laura would be the one getting “beat up” by the mountains of Cuba. But…

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Hurricane Marco continues northward while TS Laura forecast shifts again

As anticipated, Tropical Storm Marco continues to move north toward the central Gulf Coast. People in Louisiana and Mississippi will need to continue to monitor forecasts closely. Tropical Storm Laura, also somewhat anticipated, is now…

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8/23/20 AM NHC UPDATE: TS Marco slides north, TS Laura churns through Caribbean

Before we dive into the noes from the National Hurricane Center, it is important to mention that as the data from the Hurricane Hunters continues to get ingested into the models, the forecasts will continue…

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NHC updates forecasts, shifts both forecasts toward central Gulf Coast

The 4pm update was released from the NHC a bit ago, and it shows a reasonably dramatic shift in the forecasts for both Marco and Laura. The changes are likely prompted by the current interaction…

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Hype-free: Two tropical storms headed into the Gulf – what we know, don’t know, can’t know, and want to know

As most of you guys know,I never claim to have all of the answers. But, I know there are a TON of questions floating around with these two storms and – with the reasonable rarity…

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Two Tropical Depressions aimed at United States expected to strengthen

The tropics continue to ramp up as Invest 97L has now organized itself enough to be designated a Tropical Depression. Just 12 hours ago Invest 98L did the same thing. The thought it that both…

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