Tag Archives: atlantic hurricanes

The Snowy Side of Sandy

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

If you haven’t already, you can find a slew of images and videos from coastal areas all over the internet (Twitter is a great resource, if you’re not using it) and television regarding Sandy’s impact.  It’s incredible and scary at … Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning Sandy Model Roundup

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

Just a quick post with a variety of model solutions for Sandy’s landfall early next week.  Before getting to the models, let’s look at the latest forecast track from the NHC: This forecast has Sandy coming ashore very close to … Continue reading →

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The Origin of Frankenstorm: Your Tax Dollars at Work

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

If you have yet to hear the name “Frankenstorm” in reference to Sandy and the hybrid cyclone she will become after making landfall, get ready to hear it a lot.  You will no doubt wonder, “Who came up with that … Continue reading →

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Better Agreement on the Track of Sandy

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

There is still some variation in the forecast tracks of Sandy, but, at this point, it would take every model being wrong for Sandy to not hit the eastern seaboard of the US sometime early next week.  The clearest picture … Continue reading →

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You’re About to Become Very Familiar with Sandy

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

If you’re not aware, there is a hurricane in the Caribbean basin named Sandy and it’s currently moving through the island nation of Jamaica.  It will likely dump several inches of rain, causing flooding in many areas of the island.  … 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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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 a Hurricane; Helene Downgraded to Tropical Depression

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

As I suggested could happen last night, Gordon was upgraded at 5AM EDT this morning to hurricane status, becoming the 3rd hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.  As of the 11AM advisory, estimated maximum sustained winds were 80 mph and … 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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