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09/10/2024, 1:36 pm EDT

The U.S. AUG-24 and JUN/JUL/AUG-24 Verification

Meteorological summer 2024 was the 4th hottest on record. Last year was the 15th hottest on record while 2022 was the 4th hottest on record at that time. Summer 2021 was the hottest on record. Summer 2024 set records for heat 5 states including California and Arizona, Florida, plus New Hampshire and Maine.

09/10/2024, 6:15 am EDT

Francine Gains Organization and Intensity Heading to Louisiana Later Tomorrow

Tropical Storm Francine is not yet a fully realized tropical cyclone. However, that changes later today as Francine gains hurricane intensity. Francine feels the westerly shear north of the storm which turns the hurricane toward Louisiana tonight and Wednesday with landfall projected around 4PM across Vermillion Bay. France should reach category 2 intensity prior to landfall.

09/08/2024, 9:30 am EDT

Tropical Cyclone Expected Western Gulf of Mexico This Week

A tropical cyclone is likely in the western Gulf of Mexico this week. Tropical cyclone models take Tropical Disturbance 91L from the Bay of Campeche northwestward with gradual development to a tropical storm in 48-72 hours arriving off the northeast coast of Mexico followed by a north-northeast turn and continuing to intensify, possibly to a hurricane, before reaching the northwest Gulf of Mexico Coast Friday morning,

09/08/2024, 9:22 am EDT

Daily Feature: The Over-achieving Sun!

In August, the sunspot number (215) was the highest observed since September 2001 (23 years). The solar maxima of solar cycle 25 has arrived! The solar maxima for cycle 25 is just beginning and could continue to intensify as solar maxima can last up to 2 years.