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Monday, August 21, 2023
The National Hurricane Center has initiated advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, located over the central Gulf of Mexico, at 1000 AM CDT. Image: NWS National Hurricane Center
Marine Weather

Tropical Storm Expected to Form Over Warm Gulf of Mexico Waters

The NWS National Hurricane Center says Tropical Depression Nine has formed over the central Gulf of Mexico. The system, located about 480 miles ( 770 km)

August 21, 2023
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Saturday, August 19, 2023
A black flag, placed to alert tourists of high waves and riptides which are unsafe for swimming, is pictured at a beach as a security measure by local authorities while the Category 4 Hurricane Hilary rushes toward Mexico's Baja California peninsula, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico August 18, 2023. Photo via REUTERS/Monserrat Zavala
Marine Weather

Hurricane Hilary Barrels Towards Baja California Peninsula, Southwest US

MEXICO CITY, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Hurricane Hilary hurtled towards Mexico’s Baja California peninsula on Saturday, a U.S. government agency

August 19, 2023
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Friday, August 18, 2023
NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft fly over Hurricane Ida in 2021. Photo Credit: Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Doremus, NOAA Corps
Marine Weather

San Diego To Halt Ship Traffic Ahead Of Hurricane Hilary

by John Konrad (gCaptain) San Diego is taking necessary precautions by shutting down harbor pilot operations in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane

August 18, 2023
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NWS National Hurricane Center's 9 AM MDT update for Hurricane Hilary, August 18, 2023. Credit: NHC
Marine Weather

Hurricane Hilary Intensifies as Storm Charts Path to California

(Bloomberg) — Hurricane Hilary’s winds exploded in strength overnight to reach Category 4 intensity as the rare eastern Pacific storm churned north on

August 18, 2023
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Saturday, July 15, 2023
A map of the world plotted with some of the most significant climate events that occurred during June 2023. (Image credit: NOAA/NCEI)
Environment

World Has Hottest June On Record As Ocean Temperatures Soar

By Brian K. Sullivan (Bloomberg) –The world just had its hottest June ever for land and sea, with ocean temperatures setting new highs for the third

July 15, 2023
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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Saildrone Set to Deploy Record Number of Drones to Chase Hurricanes
Marine Weather

Saildrone Set to Deploy Record Number of Drones to Chase Hurricanes

Saildrone will send a new record of 12 ocean drones to intercept large and destructive hurricanes during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.  The drones will

June 28, 2023
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
NOAA GOES satellite captures Last Year's Hurricane Ian as it made landfall on the barrier island of Cayo Costa in southwest Florida on September 28, 2022. Photo credit: NOAA
Marine Weather

June Storms Raise Alarm for Atlantic Hurricane Season

By Brian K. Sullivan (Bloomberg) — Tropical Storm Bret is nearing the Caribbean, while a second system looks to be gathering strength behind it,

June 20, 2023
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Monday, June 19, 2023
First Hurricane of 2023 Expected to Form Later This Week
Marine Weather

First Hurricane of 2023 Expected to Form Later This Week

The NWS National Hurricane Center is forecasting the first hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Forecasters have been watching this system since

June 19, 2023
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Thursday, June 8, 2023
El Niño Has Officially Arrived
Environment

El Niño Has Officially Arrived

Scientists at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center have confirmed the arrival of the anticipated El Niño. El Niño is a naturally occurring weather phenomenon

June 8, 2023
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Thursday, June 1, 2023
Officials Urge Preparedness as Hurricane Season 2023 Kicks Off
Marine Weather

Officials Urge Preparedness as Hurricane Season 2023 Kicks Off

With the start of summer season, also comes the start of hurricane season.  June 1 marks the official start of hurricane season, lasting until the end of

June 1, 2023
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
NOAA GOES satellite captures Last Year's Hurricane Ian as it made landfall on the barrier island of Cayo Costa in southwest Florida on September 28, 2022. Photo credit: NOAA
Marine Weather

NOAA Predicts Near-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its forecast for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting near-normal activity.

May 30, 2023
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Saturday, May 13, 2023
Cyclone Mocha Bay of Bengal
Marine Weather

Cyclone Mocha Hits Bay Of Bengal

By Arun Devnath and Khine Lin Kyaw (Bloomberg) Cyclone Mocha made a landfall on Sunday as Bangladesh and Myanmar evacuated hundreds of thousands of people on

May 13, 2023
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Saturday, January 14, 2023
How Does A Big Ship Anchor In Bad Weather To Avoid Grounding?
Marine Weather

How Does A Big Ship Anchor In Bad Weather To Avoid Grounding?

Anchoring a ship in heavy seas can be challenging and requires careful consideration to ensure the ship’s safety. The following steps are typically

January 14, 2023
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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Hurricane Force Storm with 40+ Foot Seas Off U.S. West Coast
Marine Weather

Hurricane Force Storm with 40+ Foot Seas Off U.S. West Coast

An intense storm low over the eastern North Pacific is currently moving towards the northeast at about 20 kts and is producing winds of 50-70 knots with

January 4, 2023
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Saturday, December 24, 2022
asia vision lng carrier
Marine Weather

Harsh Winter Storm Threatens US LNG Exports

By Stephen Stapczynski (Bloomberg) A winter storm battering huge swaths of the US threatens to temporarily disrupt exports of liquefied natural gas from the

December 24, 2022
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Sunday, December 4, 2022
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck
Marine Weather

Harsh Weather May Delay Germany’s Plans for First LNG Terminals

By Vanessa Dezem (Bloomberg) Germany’s plans to start imports of liquefied natural gas this month are at risk of being derailed by the weather. Strong

December 4, 2022
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Saturday, December 3, 2022
Even Weak Cyclones Have Grown More Intense
Marine Weather

Even Weak Cyclones Have Grown More Intense

by Wei Mei, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Shang-Ping Xie, University of California, San Diego (via TheConversation) Tropical cyclones have

December 3, 2022
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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Nicole Expected to Bring Late Season Hurricane to Florida
Marine Weather

Nicole Expected to Bring Late Season Hurricane to Florida

The NWS National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a hurricane warning for portions of Florida’s east coast as Tropical Storm Nicole begins to strengthen

November 8, 2022
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Sunday, October 2, 2022
Hurricane Ian Pollution
Environment

Hurricane Ian Dumped Raw Sewage Into Florida Waterways

By Ari Natter (Bloomberg) Floridians reeling from widespread power outages and a deadly surge of water following Hurricane

October 2, 2022
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Thursday, September 29, 2022
Ian Regains Hurricane Strength and Takes Aim at South Carolina
Marine Weather

Ian Regains Hurricane Strength and Takes Aim at South Carolina

Ian has restrengthened into a hurricane and is forecast to take aim at Georgia and the Carolinas after leaving a path of destruction across Florida, the

September 29, 2022
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