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Persistent Heavy Rain Could Bring Flooding Threat to Southern Mississippi Valley

This morning sees ridging building into the southern and eastern US, forcing a progressive longwave to take on a very positive, SW->NE tilt. This will, to a large degree, continue …

by Jacob Feuerstein/ 02/25/2021/ No Comments/

Interior Northeast Faces Significant River, Flash Flooding Threat

An extreme moisture infusion of unusual longevity and ferocity will lash the Northeast today into tomorrow. Where topographical lifting, significant snowpack, and convectively enhanced rainfall rates align, a round of …

by Jacob Feuerstein/ 12/24/2020/ No Comments/

Damaging Wind and Flooding Possible With Significant East Coast Storm Thursday

A significant ‘warm’ storm will bring potentially significant sensible weather threats to many on the East Coast Thursday evening into Friday morning, with damaging winds and flooding both possible, especially …

by Jacob Feuerstein/ 12/22/2020/ No Comments/

Category Five Hurricane Iota Approaches a Devastating Landfall in Nicaragua

As we write this blog, Hurricane Iota has just been upgraded to a category 5 storm; the 2020 season’s first category 5. In mid November. We can’t even believe we’re …

by Meghan Gulledge/ 11/16/2020/ No Comments/

Iota Rapidly Intensifies Over Southwest Caribbean

Link It is November 15th, 2020, and the 30th storm of the Atlantic hurricane season is rapidly intensifying, with landfall more than a day away. Iota’s CDO itself is quickly …

by Jacob Feuerstein/ 11/15/2020/ No Comments/

Eta, Approaching Hurricane Status, Eyes Florida

Eta made its second landfall today, as a strong tropical storm in central Cuba. The storm, now in the Florida Straits, is looking pretty ragged on satellite this morning. Link: https://weather.us/satellite/815-w-213-n/top-alert-superhd-15min/20201108-1730z.html#play-0-12-5 …

by Jacob Feuerstein/ 11/08/2020/ No Comments/

Eta, Threat to Cuba and Florida, Intensifies

Well, it’s happening again. It’s November 7th, 2020, and another storm is quickly (perhaps rapidly) intensifying on approach to landfall. Eta was at a relatively unfavorable base state for considerable …

by Jacob Feuerstein/ 11/07/2020/ No Comments/

Eta, Close to Landfall, Brings Potentially Catastrophic Flood Threat to Nicaragua, Honduras

A dire situation is shaping up for Nicaragua and Honduras over the next few days as hurricane Eta meanders slowly inland, dropping extreme rainfall and likely leaving behind significant floods …

by Jacob Feuerstein/ 11/03/2020/ No Comments/

Laura Likely To Threaten The Upper Texas Coastline As A Major Hurricane Tomorrow Night

Hello everyone! Laura has now emerged into the Gulf of Mexico as a strong tropical storm and is taking full advantage of the favorable environment for intensification. The storm is …

by Jack Sillin/ 08/25/2020/ 1 Comment/

TS Marco Expected To Make Landfall In Louisiana On Monday As A Hurricane

Hello everyone! Tropical storms Laura and Marco continue their approach to the Gulf of Mexico this evening though each are facing obstacles to further intensification. This morning’s update focused on …

by Jack Sillin/ 08/22/2020/ No Comments/

Isaias Trying To Reorganize East Of Florida, Still Expected To Bring Heavy Rain And Gusty Winds To Much Of The East Coast

Hello everyone! The past 24-36 hours have been a period of watching and waiting for Isaias to either succumb to the dry air and shear we’ve seen plaguing it over …

by Jack Sillin/ 08/02/2020/ No Comments/

Isaias Still Struggling With Dry Air And Shear This Morning, Heavy Rain Remains The Primary Threat For The East Coast

Hello everyone! Hurricane Isaias continues moving slowly northwest this morning. The latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center indicates that the storm’s maximum sustained winds are now up to 85 …

by Jack Sillin/ 08/01/2020/ No Comments/

Hurricane Isaias Expected To Bring Heavy Rain To A Wide Swath Of The East Coast Tomorrow Through Tuesday, Strong Winds And Storm Surge Also Possible

Hello everyone! After days of carefully monitoring Isaias and its surrounding environment for hints about its meteorological future, it’s time to start honing in on expected impacts, especially since Hurricane …

by Jack Sillin/ 07/31/2020/ No Comments/