Tropical Storms

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Tropical Cyclones
Why Tropical Cyclone Idai Had Such a Devastating Impact
psmag.com - Jennifer Fitchett
The storm provides a grim prospect of the future of tropical cyclones in a region under continued threat from climate change.Tropical cyclone Idai …
The Washington Post
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Scientists once thought tropical cyclones were impossible in the South Atlantic. Another one just formed.
The Washington Post - By Matthew Cappucci
Did you know there’s a tropical storm right now in the Atlantic? It’s true. But it’s a bit farther south than you’re probably accustomed to. A rare tropical depression formed off the South American coast
Gulf of Mexico
Spring Flooding Could Lead to Large Gulf of Mexico 'Dead Zone' This Summer
weather.com - Brian Donegan
The Gulf of Mexico “dead zone” could be large this summer after spring flooding produces higher-than-average discharges of nutrients and freshwater …
North Atlantic
Tropical Storm Iba forms near Brazil in late March
wlox.com - By Wesley Williams | March 26, 2019 at 10:16 AM CDT - Updated March 26 at 10:22 AM
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WLOX) - Tropical Storm Iba formed near the coast of Brazil on Sunday March 24. Tropical storms can produce heavy rainfall and can …
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National Park Service
High wind warnings mysteriously up in the Great Smoky Mountains. What’s causing it?
heraldsun.com - By Mark Price
The number of high wind warnings and watches in the Great Smoky Mountains appear to be on the rise, based on 14 years of data released by the …
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Western Australia
Australian Politician Has to Ask People to Stop Taking Selfies During a Cyclone
Jezebel - Lauren Evans
As Cyclone Veronica battered western Australia over the weekend, officials have found themselves in the dumb position of having to tell constituents …
Tropical Cyclones
Tropical Cyclone Idai One of Southern Hemisphere’s Deadliest
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Hurricane Central2 hours ago Tropical Cyclone Idai left at least 750 people dead and hundreds of thousands displaced, making it one of the deadliest …
Tropical Cyclones
Tropical Storm Iba has formed off the Brazilian coast — a real rarity in this part of the world - ImaGeo
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By Tom Yulsman | March 25, 2019 5:53 pm Infrared imagery from the GOES-16 weather satellite shows the formation of Tropical Storm Iba off the east …
Green New Deal
The Pentagon Could Lead the Green New Deal to Victory
defenseone.com - By Madison Freeman
Defense leaders have long braced for the impacts of climate change. Working with climate advocates could ward off those threats. At first glance, the …
North Atlantic
Rare South Atlantic Tropical Storm May Develop In the Week Ahead
weather.com - Jonathan Belles
A disturbance off the coast of Brazil could become a rare South Atlantic tropical storm later this weekend or early in the upcoming week. On Saturday, …
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Washington D.C.
PM Update: Mild overnight with showers arriving by Monday afternoon
The Washington Post - By Greg Porter
Are you feeling a bit more thirsty than usual today? If so, that’s probably because it’s quite dry in the lower levels of the atmosphere. Afternoon temperatures easily jumped into the mid- to upper 60s,
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Mozambique
Giant inland sea created by the disastrous Mozambique cyclone
Mashable - Mark Kaufman
Cyclone Idai left death, destruction, and a sprawling inland sea in its wake. The powerful tropical cyclone — which struck Mozambique last Thursday as the equivalent of a Category 2 or 3 hurricane with
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Northern Territory
Two Powerful Tropical Cyclones Are Set to Strike Australian Coasts Simultaneously in First Since 2015
Gizmodo - Catie Keck
A pair of fierce tropical cyclones—Cyclone Trevor and Cyclone Veronica—are poised to strike Australia on two coasts within a day of each other, …
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World News
What Recent Destructive Cyclones Tell Us About Climate
NPR
A cyclone hit Southern Africa and a "bomb cyclone" hit Nebraska causing massive flooding. NPR's Michel Martin talks to climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe about the climate implications of these events
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Documentaries
The best nature documentaries to watch on Netflix
radiotimes.com - Flora Carr
Discover a whole world of incredible natural history, from Blackfish and Virunga, to Blue Planet and new series Our Planet Nature lovers, look no …
Fast Company
Low-cost resilient houses could help Mozambique survive future storms
Fast Company - Adele Peters
As climate change worsens storms and flooding, we need to find ways to withstand them. As the city of Beira, Mozambique, reels from Cyclone Idai–90% of the city may be destroyed, and rescuers are still
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North Atlantic
What is the difference between a cyclone and a hurricane?
thescottishsun.co.uk - By Sun Reporter
THE destructive cyclone in Mozambique has already taken hundreds of lives, but how is it the dangerous weather system different to a hurricane? We …
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New Florida Bill Would Punish Owners Leaving Pets Behind During Hurricanes
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Too often during Hurricanes and natural disasters we see pets being left behind by owners. Now a new bill is going through the Florida legislature …
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Florida bill would make it illegal to abandon dogs in natural disasters
standard.co.uk - Rebecca Speare-Cole
ES News email The latest headlines in your inbox The latest headlines in your inbox Update newsletter preferences A proposed US bill would make it …
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World Meteorological Organization
Florence and Michael permanently retired from list of Atlantic hurricane names
The Washington Post - By Brian McNoldy
On Wednesday, the World Meteorological Organization voted to retire the names Florence and Michael from its rotating lists of names for tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean. Florence and
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Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY (11977) Hourly and Weekly Weather Forecast
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40° Mostly Cloudy Right now: Mostly cloudy for the hour. Now: Temperature (F): 40° Chance of Precipitation: 0% Westhampton-Hampton Bays weather for the next …
Climate Change
Tropical storms likely to become more deadly as climate changes
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CORVALLIS, Ore. - Tropical storms are likely to become more deadly under climate change, leaving people in developing countries, where there may be a …
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Tropical Cyclones
Hurricanes to deliver a bigger punch to coasts
theconversation.com - Ryan P. Mulligan
When tropical cyclone Idai made landfall near Beira, Mozambique on March 14, a spokesperson for the UN World Meteorological Organization called it …
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Florida bill would make it illegal to abandon tied-up dogs during a hurricane or other disasters
ABC News - Julia Jacobo
A proposed Florida animal welfare measure would make it illegal for pet owners to leave their dogs behind during a hurricane and other extreme …
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Natural Disasters
Abandoning Dogs In Natural Disasters To Be Made Illegal Under New Bill
unilad.co.uk - Lucy Connolly
A proposed bill would make it illegal for people to abandon their dogs during natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes. Far too often, …
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Tampa Bay, FL
Florida Bill Makes Leaving Dogs Tied Up During Hurricanes Misdemeanor
U.S. News & World Report - Alexa Lardieri
A proposed bill in Florida would make it illegal for pet owners to leave behind their dogs during a hurricane or other severe weather event. Senate …
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Meteorology
Farewell, Florence and Michael: Names of deadly, destructive hurricanes retired
USA TODAY - Doyle Rice
The names of last year's two monster hurricanes – Florence and Michael – will never be used again after they were officially "retired" Thursday. The storms killed nearly 100 people and caused about $50
Wildfires
Louisville, KY (40242) Weather and Radar Map - The Weather Channel |
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layers Radar Areas of precipitation (rain, ice/mixed, snow). Coverage: Within the past hour, where available. Simulated radar 5-6 hours into the future …
The Guardian
Southern Africa
Climate change making storms like Idai more severe, say experts
The Guardian
The climate crisis that is driving sea level rises and more extreme rainfall is making deadly storms like the one that hit southern Africa more severe, according to experts. Cyclone Idai, the tropical
Pets
Florida Bill Would Punish Those Who Abandoned Dogs During Hurricane
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Florida residents are tired of seeing pets abandoned during hurricanes and tropical storms and now the state's government intends to hold those that …