Distance from the Equator: Tropical cyclones usually form at least 5 degrees from the equator. This is because the ...
Ocean temps play a HUGE role in tropical cyclone intensities. This is a plot of OCEAN HEAT CONTENT from CIMSS (the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies) at the Univ of ...
The National Hurricane Center has issued its first advisory for Potential Tropical Cyclone Four, formerly known as Invest 97L. The NHC put tropical storm warning and watches into effect for the ...
Recent intensity estimates from various sources show mixed results: 2.5 from PHFO, 2.0 from SAB and JTWC, and objective measurements of 35 to 38 knots from UW-CIMSS. Based on last night’s ...
A tropical wave dousing the Greater Antilles became better developed Friday morning and the National Hurricane Center upgraded it to Potential Tropical Cyclone Four. The title "potential ...
Instead, you'll see Potential Tropical Cyclone Four listed. The NHC says it's likely a tropical depression will form by Saturday and then intensify by Saturday night into a tropical storm.
The Hawaiian Islands are on high alert as two tropical cyclones, Hone and Gilma, approach the archipelago in quick succession, potentially delivering a rare one-two punch of severe weather to the ...
Three tropical cyclones swirled over the Pacific Ocean on Monday, including Tropical Storm Hone which brought heavy ...