Aug 22, 2019 Jan Cortes Although unbeknown to many, the intricate relationship between our atmosphere and our oceans is best shown in the eastern Pacific. As a response to the trade winds, the ocean’s surface typically cools and warms in a cycle. This then, results to alternating rainfall […]
Marshall Shepherd , CONTRIBUTOR June 2, 2018 In early spring, several forecast groups or organizations issue forecasts about activity in forthcoming Atlantic hurricane season. This year many of them hinted at a “slightly above” to “above” average season. June 1st is the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season though Subtropical storm […]
Michael H. Glantz et al. Published: 7 March 2018 Abstract Once an El Niño event has been forecast, government warnings and news headlines highlight the need for society to get ready for the potential impacts of the event, whether drought, flood, heatwave, disease outbreak, or water shortage. The […]
Thanks to Harvey, Irma and Maria there’s been a lot of damage from tropical systems this year. By David Epstein It’s been a very active hurricane season with some incredible storms reaching levels rarely seen in the Atlantic ocean. From Houston to the Keys in Florida to Barbuda and […]
Lack of El Niño to see nations blasted by huge storms The United States and rest of the Americas will be battered by unusually strong and frequent hurricanes due to the lack of El Niño, meteorologists warn. By SEAN MARTIN PUBLISHED: Thu, Aug 10, 2017 | GETTY Hurricane season is upon […]
26th May 2017 Author: Marianne Lehnis A weak or non-existent El Nino could bring another above-normal hurricane season this year, potentially causing significant re/insurance payouts, as Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center say weather conditions point towards a hard-hitting Atlantic hurricane season. The chances of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season […]
Doyle Rice, USA TODAY 10:12 a.m. EDT October 24, 2015 Hurricane Patricia is the most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere. Tens of thousands of people were being evacuated as it bears down on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Hurricane Patricia’s rampage into Mexico was part of the […]
