Louisiana residents prepare for Hurricane Francine strengthening As the state prepares for Hurricane Francine, many communities along Louisiana’s coast are under mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders. Hurricane Francine is not the only storm on the map: meteorologists are tracking four other disturbances over the Atlantic, which now seems to have fully awakened from its sleep. […]
Hurricane storm surge is considered deadly for people in its path Storm surges are a deadly risk associated with hurricanes, threatening millions of people along the U.S. Gulf Coast. But why are they so deadly? Scott L. Hall, USA TODAY A storm currently brewing off the southeast coast that may or may not become Tropical […]
Hurricane Francine brings flooding to Louisiana Heavy rains from Hurricane Francine caused flash flooding in Kenner, Louisiana on Wednesday, September 11. Tropical Storm Gordon, the seventh named storm of the extremely active Atlantic hurricane season forecast for 2024, formed far out at sea Friday morning. As of Friday 11am ET, The storm is located about […]
Hurricane Francine reaches Louisiana as a Category 2 storm Thousands of residents are without power after Hurricane Francine made landfall in Terrebonne Parish as a Category 2 storm. The National Hurricane Center is tracking three systems in the Atlantic basin as the remnants of Francine continue to move north, according to the latest warning. The […]
Francine develops into a hurricane before it reaches land Tropical Storm Francine has rapidly strengthened this afternoon. Francine is expected to become a hurricane before making landfall. The National Hurricane Center’s experimental “cone of concern” is active for Tropical Storm Francine, displaying warnings and alerts issued for inland counties. Francine is expected to strengthen into […]
Meteorologists observe tropical system that could hit the US Gulf Coast The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical disturbances as the peak of hurricane season approaches. Scripps News If you’re short on time, this story is for you. It offers a shorter and less graphic overview of what’s happening in the tropics. Click here […]
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring potential Tropical Cyclone Six, which is slowly moving toward the coast with sustained winds of 50 mph (80 km/h) and stronger gusts, and expects it to strengthen into Tropical Storm Francine on Monday. Tropical storm warnings are already in effect for northeastern Mexico and southernmost Texas. Meteorologists expect Tropical […]
The storm is expected to become Hurricane Francine when it reaches the U.S. coast. Meteorologists observe tropical system that could hit the US Gulf Coast The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical disturbances as the peak of hurricane season approaches. Scripps News In a hurry? Here’s the situation in the tropics in less than […]
A lull in activity, despite predictions of a hyperactive season, has surprised and confused scientists who make seasonal forecasts. Tropical waves explained: How tropical waves affect the weather Tropical waves do not refer to the storm surges seen during a tropical storm or hurricane. It is a purely meteorological term that describes the initial phase […]
