VIDEO: 9/1/20 Tropical Update – Two Tropical Storms, two waves

Here is a look at today’s Tropical Update. Details about Tropical Storm Nana, Tropical Storm Omas as well as two waves near Africa and another one caught in the middle Pay close attention to those…

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Two tropical waves of interest, two more Invests, and cold front

It must be late August or early September. The love bugs are out. The humidity isn’t quick as dense. And there are four – count ’em! – areas worth watching in the Tropics. Oh, and…

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VIDEO: Space Station flies over Laura as Tropical Storm

Hurricane Laura made landfall as a strong Category 4 Hurricane. It has sustained wind estimated by the NHC at 150mph at the time. The destruction was catastrophic, some places will never be the same. Before…

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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 Midday Tropics overview: Marco & Laura

Here is just a quick update on how things are stacking up out in the Tropics right now: Marco is producing heavy rains across parts of the Florida panhandle and Alabama as the center of…

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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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