Author Archives: Scott Brown
Zeta Expected to Make Landfall on the Yucatan Peninsula Within a Few Hours
Some additional strengthening is possible before Zeta makes landfall in the Yucatan Peninsula. Some weakening is likely while Zeta moves over the Yucatan Peninsula late tonight and early Tuesday. Zeta is forecast to strengthen again when it moves over the southern Gulf of Mexico later on Tuesday and be at or near hurricane strength when it approaches the northern Gulf Coast on Wednesday. Continue reading
As of 4:00 pm, Hurricane & Storm Surge Watches Issued for the Northern Gulf Coast
Hurricane conditions are possible within the Hurricane Watch area on the northern Gulf Coast late Wednesday, and tropical storm conditions are possible within the Tropical Storm Watch area on the northern Gulf Coast late Wednesday. Continue reading
Zeta Has Now Strengthened into a Category One Hurricane
Data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that Zeta has become a hurricane, with maximum sustained winds near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher gusts. Continue reading
Zeta is Headed for the Yucatan Peninsula, Still at Tropical Storm Strength
Strengthening is forecast, and Zeta is expected to become a hurricane later today. Some weakening is likely while Zeta moves over the Yucatan Peninsula tonight and early Tuesday. Zeta is forecast to strengthen again while it moves over the southern Gulf of Mexico later on Tuesday. Continue reading
At Midday: Mostly Cloudy but Dry for Now; Zeta Remains Just Shy of Hurricane Strength
As of 11:36 am, we have some clouds over a good bit of Central Alabama, but several locations in the west and southwestern parts of the area are getting a good bit of sunshine. Continue reading
As of 10:00 am, Zeta Continues to Hold Just Shy of Hurricane Strength
On the forecast track, the center of Zeta will move near or over the northern Yucatan Peninsula later today or tonight, move over the southern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, and approach the northern Gulf Coast on Wednesday. Continue reading
As of 7:00 am, Zeta is Just Shy of Hurricane Strength
Zeta is forecast to be at or near hurricane strength when it approaches the northern Gulf Coast on Wednesday, and there is an increasing risk of storm surge, rainfall, and wind impacts from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle. Residents in these areas should monitor the progress of Zeta and updates to the forecast. Continue reading
Zeta Continues to Strengthen, Possibly into a Hurricane by Late Monday
Zeta is forecast to be at or near hurricane strength when it approaches the northern Gulf Coast on Wednesday, and there is an increasing risk of storm surge, rainfall, and wind impacts from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle. Continue reading
Tropical Depression Twenty-Eight Forms Over the Caribbean; Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Western Cuba
On the forecast track, the center of the depression is anticipated to remain south of Cuba tomorrow and approach the Yucatan Channel or Yucatan Peninsula late Monday before emerging into the southern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday. Continue reading
Invest 95L is Looking Organized; Depression Possibly By This Afternoon or Evening
The latest Tropical Weather Outlook was just released by the NHC and it states that Invest 95L continues to get better organized and a tropical depression will be likely by this afternoon or evening if the trends continue. Continue reading
