Everything seemed to be coming together for a hyperactive hurricane season: very warm water in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, a developing La Nina in the Eastern Pacific, light trade winds. Yes, everything is coming together except for the actual storms. Through the first two months of hurricane season there have been two named [...]
Tropical Depression Three has formed in the eastern Bahamas. Forecast to become Bonnie soon. Threat to S. Florida & Gulf. abc6hurricane.com # Disturbance north of Puerto Rico and Hispaniola is likely to become a tropical depression in the next 48 hours. abc6hurricane.com #
The forecast from the Penn State University Earth System Science Center (ESSC) for this year’s hurricane season is for 19-28 storms with a best estimate of 23. The computer model used in the prediction has a decent track record. Two years ago, the model accurately predicted there would be 15 named storms. Last year, the [...]
We'll have to wait for Bonnie – TD #2 making landfall in southern Texas. It never strengthened to a tropical storm. # Tropical Depression Two forms in the Western Gulf. Forecast to become TS Bonnie soon. Taking the same track as Alex. abc6hurricane.com #
http://twitpic.com/21d86d Landfall for Alex with winds of 100 mph. Pressure 948 MB, close to most intense June hurricane. abc6hurricane.com # http://yfrog.com/6bgutkj My sons just pointed out a face in this IR image of Alex. The storm should strengthen slightly before landfall. # Alex a hurricane with winds of 75 mph. Landfall tomorrow night in Mexico [...]
Tropical Storm Alex is in the Gulf of Mexico and slowly strengthening. The storm is expected to become a hurricane in the next 24 hours. ABC6 Stormtracker Chief Meteorologist Fred Campagna has the latest on its projected track, impact at landfall, and impact on the oil spill.
Tropical Storm Alex forms in the W. Caribbean. Forecast to move across the Yucatan into the SW Gulf of Mex. this weekend. abc6hurricane.com # Tropical depression One forms east of Honduras. It is forecast to move across the Yucatan into the Gulf of Mexico. ABC6hurricane.com # Disturbance east of Central America is very close to [...]
Disturbance about 1400 miles ESE of the Windward Islands showing strong signs of developing into a tropical system. http://bit.ly/1t9ESO #
If a detailed computer modeling study is correct, the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico will likely get caught in the Loop Current, then brought to the Eastern Seaboard by the Gulf Stream – possibly as soon as this summer.
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency has compiled a list of hurricanes that have had a significant impact in the Bay State. Take a look.