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Monday, November 25, 2024
Sunlight fades on a powerful Hurricane Helene, September 26, 2024. Photo credit: CIRA
Marine Weather

Record-Breaking 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Winds Down After Unprecedented Late-Season Surge

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is drawing to a close on November 30, marking a year of extraordinary storm activity that defied typical patterns. With 18

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Massive Bomb Cyclone Explodes Off Pacific Northwest: Mariners Face Hurricane-Force Winds and 36-Foot Seas
Marine Weather

Massive Bomb Cyclone Explodes Off Pacific Northwest: Mariners Face Hurricane-Force Winds and 36-Foot Seas

A rapidly intensifying weather system, known as a “bomb cyclone,” has developed off the U.S. West Coast, creating perilous conditions for mariners

November 19, 2024
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Monday, November 18, 2024
NWS OPC 48-hour surface forecast for Nov 18, 2024
Marine Weather

Massive “Bomb Cyclone” to Unleash Hurricane-Force Winds and Towering Waves Off U.S. West Coast

A powerful weather system is set to explode off the U.S. West Coast, bringing with it hurricane-force winds and massive wave heights. The rapidly intensifying

November 18, 2024
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Sunday, October 20, 2024
Satellite image of hurricane oscar over Bahamas
Marine Weather

Tiny But Dangerous: Hurricane Oscar’s Path Threatens Cuba Amid Power Blackout

By Brian K. Sullivan and Jim Wyss (Bloomberg) Hurricane Oscar made landfall on Great Inagua Island in the Bahamas and is forecast to strike in eastern Cuba on

October 20, 2024
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chart of atmospheric-river storms
Marine Weather

New Study Reveals Shocking Atmospheric River Storms

by Zhe Li (University Corporation for Atmospheric Research) Atmospheric rivers – those long, narrow bands of water vapor in the sky that bring heavy rain and

October 20, 2024
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Saturday, October 12, 2024
old navy photo showing a watrspout far out at sea
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Waterspouts: How Dangerous Are Ocean Tornados?

In the wake of Hurricane Milton, videos of tornadoes and waterspouts flooded social media. We have to ask: Which is more dangerous? by Astrid Werkmeister

October 12, 2024
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Thursday, October 10, 2024
A Saildrone intercepts Hurricane Milton at sea
Marine Weather

Watch: Saildrone Intercepts Hurricane Milton at Sea

As Hurricane Milton barreled towards Florida as a Category 3 storm, uncrewed Saildrone surface vehicles were already on the front lines, capturing crucial data

October 10, 2024
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Why Do Some Hurricanes Stall While Others Dissipate?
Marine Weather

Why Do Some Hurricanes Stall While Others Dissipate?

With Hurricane Milton’s damage less than experts predicted, we must ask why Some Hurricanes Stall While Others Dissipate.by Kimberly Wood (Mississippi

October 10, 2024
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024
USCG Cutter at sea under a dark sky
Marine Weather

FEMA Fumbles Again: Naval Resources Left Idle in Hurricane Milton Response

By Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) As another intense storm barrels down upon us—this time Milton, a hurricane of record-breaking intensity heading directly

October 8, 2024
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Monday, October 7, 2024
A GOES-East satellite image of Hurricane Milton at 2141 UTC, October 7, 2024
Marine Weather

Ports Restricted, Oil Facilities Shut as Milton Approaches Florida

By Marianna Parraga and Anushree Mukherjee HOUSTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) – At least one oil and gas platform in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico was shut on

October 7, 2024
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Hurricane Milton satellite image from 10:55 CDT Monday, October 7, 2024
Marine Weather

Hurricane Milton is Setting All Sorts of Atlantic Hurricane Records

Update: The National Hurricane Center has reported that Hurricane Milton’s sustained winds have reached 180 mph, with a minimum central pressure of 897

October 7, 2024
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Sunday, October 6, 2024
Coastal Watches/Warnings and Forecast Cone for Milton Storm Center
Marine Weather

Florida in the Crosshairs as ‘Milton’ is Primed for Rapid Intensification

Tropical Storm Milton is rapidly intensifying as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico, prompting major concerns for the west coast of Florida. The National

October 6, 2024
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Photo of large typhoon waves smashing against a break-water in Taiwan
Marine Weather

Typhoon Krathon Brings Taiwan to a Standstill

By Mary Hui, Cindy Wang (Bloomberg) Typhoon Krathon tracked slowly toward Taiwan, with the storm set to weaken before making landfall on Thursday morning and

October 2, 2024
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Monday, September 30, 2024
NHC systems map from September 30, 2024
Marine Weather

National Hurricane Center Monitoring Multiple Systems as Atlantic Hurricane Season Heats Up

As the Southeastern U.S. continues to recover from Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on both coastal and inland communities, the National Hurricane

September 30, 2024
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Thursday, September 26, 2024
Hurricane #Helene appears as a swirling mass of clouds off the southwestern Florida coast in this #NOAA20 satellite image from Sept. 25, 2024.
Marine Weather

Hurricane Helene Upgraded to Category 4 Ahead of Landfall in Florida Big Bend

Update (6:30 p.m. ET): Hurricane Helene upgraded to Category 4 storm with 130 mph sustained winds ahead of landfall. As Hurricane Helene barrels towards the

September 26, 2024
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
A new experimental cone graphic shows the extent of impacts Helene will bring to the U.S. This includes the hurricane warning which extends well inland from the coast. Credit: National Hurricane Center
Marine Weather

Hurricane Helene’s Massive Size is Alarming Forecasters

Hurricane Helene’s extraordinary size—combined with its intensity—is setting off alarm bells among forecasters, prompting urgent warnings for

September 25, 2024
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Hurricane Helene 5-day cone Sep 24
Marine Weather

Helene Intensifies: Southeastern U.S. Braces for Major Hurricane, Offshore Impact Being Monitored

The National Hurricane Center warns that Tropical Storm Helene is is forecast to rapidly intensify as it approaches the southeastern United States. Forecasters

September 24, 2024
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Monday, September 23, 2024
Future hurricane helena forecast cone and warning map
Marine Weather

Potential Major Hurricane Threatens Gulf Coast This Week

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a warning about a potentially dangerous weather system approaching the Gulf Coast. The disturbance, soon to be

September 23, 2024
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Sunday, September 15, 2024
MArine chart showing Typhoon Bebinca approaching Shanghai with current position and projected path.
Marine Weather

Shanghai Braces for Typhoon Bebinca: Ports Shut Down Amid Red Alert

By Samuel Shen and Ryan Woo (Reuters) Shanghai halted transportation links, recalled ships and shut tourism spots including Shanghai Disney Resort on Sunday

September 15, 2024
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Tropical Storm Francine pictured September 9, 2024. Satellite image courtesy NOAA NHC
Marine Weather

Hurricane Disruption to Oil and Gas Output Grows, Some Energy Ports Reopen

HOUSTON, Sept 12 (Reuters) – U.S. energy producers on Thursday were assessing the extent of damage from Hurricane Francine to their U.S. Gulf of Mexico

September 12, 2024
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