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NHC tracking 3 tropical waves as Saharan dust, tepid sea temperatures keep Atlantic subdued
The NHCcontinues tracking three tropical waves that are moving west across the Atlantic and the Caribbean but doesn’t expect ...
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Atlantic hurricane forecasts at a crossroads as ocean trends diverge
Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released in late May forecasts a 60% chance of an ...
National Hurricane Center watching 3 tropical waves. Heat index could hit 105 in Florida
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical waves in the Atlantic basin, including one in the western Caribbean.
First potential tropical system of Atlantic hurricane season to fizzle out over Carolinas
The low-pressure area the NHC has been monitoring off Florida's eastern coast will bring heavy rain to the Carolinas before ...
Hurricane season is off to a fast start — at least in the Pacific Ocean
A flurry of tropical cyclone activity over the past two weeks in the eastern Pacific Ocean just off the west coast of Mexico ...
National Hurricane Center watching 2 tropical waves in Atlantic as Pacific activity picks up
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two tropical waves in the Atlantic: Tropical wave 1: A tropical wave located at ...
Does North America have a hurricane season?
A developing tropical cyclone is given a name when it reaches sustained winds of 39 mph, and it becomes a hurricane at 74 mph ...
Federal Forecasters Lose Access to Critical Tool as Hurricane Season Begins
The change marks another blow to NOAA’s forecasting abilities, adding to growing concerns about the agency’s readiness for ...
Weather IQ: What Fuels a Tropical Storm?
Tropical storms feed off heat and moisture, and that begins with warm ocean water—at least 80°F (27°C). But it’s not just ...