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Lorenzo Intensifies into Category Five Hurricane
Lorenzo has intensified into the second Atlantic category five hurricane of the season. it will brush by the Azores and become a powerful extratropical storm before impacting Ireland late on Wednesday. Continue reading
Tropical Depression Number 13 Forms
11:07 p.m.: The system is expected to become Hurricane Lorenzo, but should remain well to the east of the islands and affect no land areas, other that the Cape Varde Islands, which is receiving rain and wind now. Continue reading
An Afternoon Look at the Tropics: Looking for a Tropical Depression or Tropical Storm Lorenzo to Form Soon
1:53 p.m.: We are tracking Tropical Storms Jerry and Karen, and looking for Tropical Storm Lorenzo to form in the far eastern Atlantic later today, tonight, or Monday. Continue reading
Another Hot and Dry Afternoon in Progress
Temperatures are heading toward highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s on this Sunday afternoon. No real relief is in sight for our recent heat and dryness. Continue reading
Heat and Dryness Continue for Foreseeable Future; Tropical Storm Karen Is on the Board
There is a small chance of showers/storms Tuesday and Wednesday, but most of the week will be hot and dry. Tropical Storm Karen could play an eventual role in Alabama’s weather as a weak tropical system in about 2 weeks. Continue reading
Imelda Weakens to A Depression: Potentially Significant Flash Flood Event for Southeast Texas/Houston Overnight
Imelda has weakened to a tropical depression but will still bring heavy rains to Southeast Texas and extreme Southwest Louisiana. Continue reading
Humberto Now a Major Hurricane: It May Bring Hurricane Force Winds/Surge to Bermuda Tomorrow Night and Thursday
Hurricane Humberto has achieved major hurricane status and will potentially bring hurricane-force winds to Bermuda Wednesday night and early Thursday. Continue reading
Humberto Continues to Strengthen
Rip currents will increase along the southeastern United States coast through Tuesday. Continue reading
Plane Finds Humberto Stronger: New Advisory Due Shortly
Humberto’s central pressure continues to drop. It is just below hurricane intensity. Continue reading
Humberto Early Afternoon Update: Tropical Storm is Organizing and Intensifying; Still No Threat to U.S.
Tropical storm Humberto is definitely strengthening this afternoon and should become a hurricane tonight. It poses no threat to the U.S., however, it could impact Bermuda by midweek. Continue reading
