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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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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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Another Reason for Patience with Isaac Tracks

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

From the NHC discussion this evening… SATELLITE…AIRCRAFT…RADAR…AND SURFACE OBSERVATIONS INDICATE THAT ISAAC HAS A BROAD CENTRAL AREA OF LIGHT WINDS WITH MULTIPLE VORTICITY MAXIMA EMBEDDED. THE LOWEST PRESSURES ARE IN AN AREA NEAR GUADELOUPE…WHICH IS USED AS THE CURRENT CENTER … 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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