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Hanna Strengthens Even More Just Before Landfall
The eyewall is now starting to move onshore in southern Texas just t the north of Port Mansfield and south of Chapman Ranch. Continue reading
Hurricane Hanna Inches Closer to the Southern Texas Coast at Midday
Life-threatening storm surge is occurring along portions of the Texas coast from Port Mansfield to Sargent, where a Storm Surge Warning is in effect. Continue reading
Hanna Stronger at 10:00 am; Gusty Squalls Occurring Along the Central Texas Coast
On the forecast track, the center of Hanna should make landfall along the Texas coast within the hurricane warning area by late afternoon or early this evening. Continue reading
Weather Xtreme: Increased Rain Chances Through Friday; Hanna Gets Ready for Landfall
The tropics look to be the big story as we could have a hurricane making landfall on the Texas coastline later today, while our shower and thunderstorm chances remain elevated through the next six days at least. Continue reading
Gonzalo Hanging On to Tropical Storm Status as of the 10:00 pm NHC Update
Although there has been a recent increase in deep convection in association with Gonzalo, data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft continues to show that the tropical cyclone is poorly organized. Continue reading
Hanna Even Stronger as of the 10:00 pm NHC Update
Hanna still has another 18 hours or so to strengthen as it remains in light wind shear conditions and over the warm Gulf of Mexico waters. Continue reading
Hanna Now Expected to be a Hurricane at Landfall on Saturday
On the forecast track, the center of Hanna should make landfall along the Texas coast within the hurricane warning area Saturday afternoon or early evening. Continue reading
We Also Have Invest 92L That May Become the “I” Storm for the Season
The center of Invest 92L is located about 300 miles to the south-southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands that is producing some disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Continue reading
Gonzalo Continues to Struggle; Forecast to Bring Heavy Rain & Gusty Winds to the Southern Windward Islands
Some slight strengthening is possible before Gonzalo reaches the southern Windward Islands. Weakening is expected after Gonzalo moves over the eastern Caribbean Sea and the system is forecast to dissipate early next week. Continue reading
Hanna Continues to Get Better Organized; Storm Surge Warnings Issued for the Central Texas Coast
On the forecast track, the center of Hanna should make landfall along the Texas coast within the hurricane warning area Saturday afternoon or early evening. Continue reading
