Author Archives: Scott Brown
Eta Meandering Just Off the Coast of Western Cuba
Eta has been nearly stationary this morning, and little motion is expected today. A slow northward motion is forecast to begin by this evening and continue through Thursday. Some strengthening is forecast during the next day or two, followed by weakening likely starting on Thursday. Continue reading
Eta Expected to Strengthen as It Meanders Over the Southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday
Some strengthening will be possible tonight and Tuesday. Gradual weakening is expected to begin by late Wednesday and then continue through the end of the week. Continue reading
Record-Breaking 29th Named Storm, Theta, Forms Over the Open Northeast Atlantic
Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is possible during the next 12 to 24 hours followed by little change in strength through Thursday. Continue reading
Another Shift in Forecast Track for Tropical Storm Eta
Gusty conditions will continue across the Florida Keys, south and central Florida, and the northwestern Bahamas today. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the Tropical Storm Watch area in Cuba tonight and Tuesday. Continue reading
Eta’s Gusty Winds & Heavy Rains Continue to Drench South Florida & The Keys
Little change in strength is expected today and tonight. Some slight strengthening is forecast on Tuesday into Wednesday, followed by gradual weakening thereafter. Continue reading
Hurricane & Storm Surge Watches Now Issued for Portions of Florida & The Keys
Tropical storm conditions are expected in the Cayman Islands for a few more hours, as well as in the warning areas in Cuba tonight and Sunday, in the northwestern Bahamas on Sunday, and in South Florida and the Florida Keys late Sunday and Sunday night. Continue reading
Eta is Nearly a Hurricane Once Again; Hurricane Warnings May Be Issued Soon
The latest Vortex Data Message from the National Hurricane Center shows that the latest reconnaissance mission into the center of Eta could not find an eye as of yet, but it does show that maximum surface winds are up to 62 knots or just over 70 MPH. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: A Few Light Showers Out There; Eta Continues to Strengthen
At just before 11:00 am, skies are cloudy for much of Central Alabama with the exception of clear skies over the extreme western and northwestern parts of the area. Continue reading
Weather Xtreme: A Stray Shower or Storm Possible Today; Really Nice on Sunday
We will be mainly dry and mild through the weekend, even though a shower or storm is possible today. Tropical madness could bring us rain just before midweek. Continue reading
Eta’s Wind Speeds May be Decreasing, But Life-Threatening Flash Flooding Continues Over Parts of Central America
Continued weakening will occur while Eta moves over land during the next couple of days, and Eta should become a tropical depression tonight. Continue reading
