Tag Archives: 2012 Atlantic hurricane season

Model Forecast Tracks of Isaac

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

I keep referencing the spread in the forecast track of Isaac and illustrating it with images like the one above.  So, I’ll just stick this live image to the top of the blog.  It should update every 6 hours with … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Warnings from Morgan City, LA to Destin, FL

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

Warnings Include New Orleans, LA and Mobile, AL Hurricane warnings are in effect for the Gulf Coast in advance of Tropical Storm Isaac.  This hurricane warning means that hurricane conditions may start affecting the area in the next 24 hours.  … Continue reading →

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Isaac Forecast Track Shifts Westward for US Landfall

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Cuba to Feel Effects Over the Next 72 Hours Models are coming into agreement that Isaac will make a US landfall somewhere in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico during the first part of next week.  The … Continue reading →

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Joyce Becomes 10th Named Storm of the Season

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

NHC Still Unsure of Isaac’s Location As expected, Tropical Depression Ten became Tropical Storm Joyce this morning.  The official forecast, including error, poses no threat to land, with the exception of Bermuda.  Joyce could pass by the tiny island Mon … Continue reading →

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Here Comes Joyce

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

Tropical Depression Ten formed in the Atlantic this morning and is forecast to quickly strengthen into a tropical storm.  At that point (probably tonight or early tomorrow), it will receive the name Joyce.  As you can see from the image … Continue reading →

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Could Hurricane Isaac threaten the Republican Convention?

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

Originally posted on CNN Weather Ticker:
by Dave Hennen CNN Senior Meteorologist A hurricane hitting Tampa during the Republican Convention?   It’s the talk around the CNN Newsroom, in editorial and planning calls, and certainly the talk around the Weather Center…

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Tropical Storm Isaac Forms in Atlantic

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

What began as Tropical Depression Nine early this morning has developed into Tropical Storm Isaac this afternoon.  To be honest, TD 9 was not that impressive this afternoon and I was skeptical as to whether it would be upgraded to … Continue reading →

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Tropical Update for August 20

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

First things, first.  Gordon is gone.  What was the strongest hurricane of the year, Gordon quickly dissipated as it crossed near the Azores.  Thankfully, the Azores escaped major damage as it passed.  Gordon is now an extra-tropical system off the … Continue reading →

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Gordon Becomes First Category Two Hurricane of 2012

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

With a well-defined center and broadening circulation, Gordon has become the strongest hurricane of the 2012 season to date.  Maximum sustained winds are estimated at 105 mph and the forward speed has increased to 21 mph.  Gordon is forecast to … Continue reading →

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Tropical Storm Helene Develops in Gulf

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

Gordon still at Tropical Storm strength in Atlantic In a bit of a surprise, Tropical Storm Helene formed very quickly this afternoon in the Bay of Campeche.  The National Hurricane Center was monitoring the area for development and anticipating tropical … Continue reading →

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