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weather1 month ago

Gulf disturbance threatens Houston with heavy rain and street flooding by Tuesday

A developing tropical low in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to make landfall near Galveston on Tuesday, bringing widespread heavy rain and potential street flooding to the Houston area. While Monday remains hot and dry, a flood watch is in effect from Monday night through Wednesday morning for southeast Texas, including Galveston and Harris counties. Forecasters warn that rainfall, not wind, is the primary threat, with localized flooding likely near and east of the city center.

via FOX 26 Houston|

#flood-watch #galveston #gulf-of-mexico

science2 months ago•20 min saved

Dolphin Reaches Cat 5 Near the Date Line Amid El Niño-Driven Pacific Burst

Historic Super Typhoon Dolphin intensified to 165 mph winds and a 910 mb pressure to become the fifth Category 5 tropical cyclone of 2026, strongest typhoon on record to develop so close to the International Date Line and tied to a strong El Niño. It poses no immediate land threat through the weekend but could affect the Ogasawara Islands and approach the East China Sea next week, with winds expanding as it slows weakening to Cat 2–1. The event underscores El Niño’s boost to Pacific typhoon activity and fits long-term trends of increasing Cat 4–5 storms in a warming climate.

via Yale Climate Connections|

#category-5 #dolphin #el-nino

weather3 months ago•10 min saved

NHC Boosts 91L Development Odds to 80%, Florida Forecast Focuses on Showers

The National Hurricane Center’s 8 AM update raises Invest 91L’s development odds to 80% over the next 2–7 days. Hurricane Hunters will investigate today to check for a defined center and pressure. Regardless of development, the system is expected to move northwest away from Southwest Florida but will bring rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms today and likely tomorrow, with gusts up to 30 mph along the coast. A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Sarasota, Lee, and Charlotte counties, and WINK News will have the latest on Invest 91L throughout the morning.

via WINK News|

#invest-91l #nhc-update #rip-currents

weather6 months ago•1 min saved

Super Typhoon Sinlaku closes in on Mariana Islands with likely Cat 4–5 landfall

A dangerous Pacific super typhoon, Sinlaku, is bearing down on the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam with sustained winds near 173 mph, expected to make landfall as a Category 4 or 5 storm, triggering warnings and emergency declarations.

via The Guardian|

#emergency-declarations #guam #northern-mariana-islands

science-and-environment7 months ago•5 min saved

First 2026 Cat 5: Horacio forms in remote Indian Ocean

Tropical Cyclone Horacio became the world’s first Category 5 tropical cyclone of 2026, peaking at 160 mph over warm South Indian Ocean waters; it poses no land threat and is expected to weaken as it moves into cooler waters and higher wind shear, a reminder that climate change may drive a higher share of storms to Category 4–5 strength.

via Yale Climate Connections|

#category-5 #climate-change #horacio

weather11 months ago•2 min saved

Philippines Prepares for 20th Tropical Cyclone of the Year as Tino Approaches

Tropical Cyclone Tino is approaching the Philippines, potentially becoming a typhoon and marking the 20th cyclone this year, prompting evacuations and preparations. Meanwhile, Queensland experienced a severe supercell with large hail, damaging property and causing injuries, with more stormy weather forecasted across Australia.

via The Guardian|

#philippines #rainfall #storm

weather1 year ago•3 min saved

Hurricane Humberto's Path and U.S. Threat Level

Hurricane Humberto, the eighth storm of the 2025 Atlantic season, has strengthened to a Category 4 but is not expected to impact South Florida directly; it is currently moving northwest and is projected to head towards the Carolinas, with potential indirect marine hazards for South Florida.

via CBS News|

#atlantic-hurricane-season #bermuda #hurricane-humberto

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Hurricanes Humberto and Gabrielle Evolve as Tropical Storm Imelda Looms in the Atlantic

Hurricane Humberto has formed in the Atlantic and is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane, while Gabrielle has moved away from the Azores, with potential impacts on southeastern US coasts and Portugal. A tropical wave near Hispaniola may develop into a storm threatening the US early next week, and Hurricane Narda in the Pacific remains a Category 1 storm.

via PBS|

#atlantic-storms #azores #gabrielle

weather2 years ago•3 min saved

"2024 Hurricane Season: NHC's Updated Forecast Cone for Better Preparedness"

The National Hurricane Center has introduced a prototype five-day hurricane forecast cone, nicknamed the "cone of terror", to better convey the hazards of a tropical cyclone. This new version includes color-coded wind watches and warnings that extend inland, aiming to provide a truer depiction of the wind threat and a better understanding of the risks associated with hurricanes. The current iteration of the cone will continue to be used during testing of the new version, and the prototype cone also has its limitations, as it does not show watches and warnings for flooding rains.

via Palm Beach Post|

#hurricane-forecast-cone #national-hurricane-center #storm-hazards

weather2 years ago•2 min saved

"West Coast Braces for Heavy Rain as 'Atmospheric River' Approaches"

A tropical cyclone named Anggrek is strengthening over the Indian Ocean, not expected to make landfall; western US and Canada are set to experience heavy rain from atmospheric rivers, potentially causing flooding; Spain experienced a heatwave with temperatures close to 30C, about 10C above average for January; Canada and northern US are expected to see above average temperatures after suffering from bitterly cold temperatures in January.

via The Guardian|

#atmospheric-rivers #flooding #heavy-rain

natural-disasters2 years ago•3 min saved

"Devastating Floods and Crocodile Encounters: Queensland's Battle with Extreme Weather"

Massive floods caused by a tropical cyclone and record rainfall have inundated Australia's northeastern coast, stranding hundreds of people and prompting crocodile warnings. The heavy rain, which surpassed 60 inches in some areas, has caused widespread rescues and threatened drinking water supplies. The rainfall may have set all-time records in Australia for its intensity and duration. Recovery efforts are underway, but additional heavy rainfall is projected, which could worsen the flooding.

via The Washington Post|

#australia #floods #great-barrier-reef

natural-disasters2 years ago•2 min saved

"Stranded and Warned: Flooding Hits Australian Tourism Hotspot"

Torrential rainfall and flooding caused by a tropical cyclone have left a key tourism area in Australia's far north in a state of emergency. The city of Cairns, a major tourist destination and gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, has been severely affected, with the airport closed and some aircraft underwater. River levels have reached over 10 meters (33 feet) high in some areas, and drinkable water is expected to run out soon. Nine people, including a sick child, are stranded on the roof of a clinic in an Aboriginal community. The flooding is expected to have a billion-dollar impact on the state's property sector and general economy.

via Yahoo Finance|

#australia #flooding #natural-disasters

energy3 years ago•0 min saved

Natural Gas Futures Surge Amid September Heat and Potential Demand Destruction

Natural gas futures rallied as traders anticipated increased demand due to a strengthening outlook for September heat. However, the potential impact of tropical cyclone Idalia threatens to temper this demand. Both the European and American models indicate hotter trends for next week, leading to an increase in cooling degree days. Additionally, estimates for this week's Energy Information Administration storage report have declined following a surprising 18 Bcf injection, which exceeded expectations.

via Natural Gas Intelligence|

#demand #energy #energy-information-administration