hurricanes


Saturday, May 10, 2025
Hurricane Milton satellite image from 10:55 CDT Monday, October 7, 2024
NOAA

Hurricane Forecasts Are More Accurate Than Ever – NOAA Funding Cuts Could Change That

Chris Vagasky (The Conversation)–The National Hurricane Center’s forecasts in 2024 were its most accurate on record, from its one-day forecasts, as

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Friday, March 7, 2025
Sunlight fades on a powerful Hurricane Helene, September 26, 2024. Photo credit: CIRA
Marine Weather

U.S. National Hurricane Center Delivered Its Most Accurate Forecasts Ever in 2024

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) achieved unprecedented accuracy in hurricane track forecasting during the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, according to a

March 7, 2025
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Monday, November 11, 2024
FILE PHOTO: An oil and gas drilling platform stands offshore in Alabama, October 5, 2013. REUTERS/Steve Nesius/File Photo
Offshore

Quarter of U.S. Gulf Oil Production Remains Offline After Rafael

Hurricane Rafael may have fizzled out, but its lingering impact on Gulf oil and gas production continues. After Hurricane Rafael roared through the Gulf of

November 11, 2024
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Thursday, November 7, 2024
Hurricane Rafael: 22% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico Oil Production Shut-In
Offshore

Hurricane Rafael: 22% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico Oil Production Shut-In

As Hurricane Rafael sweeps through the Gulf of Mexico, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is closely monitoring the impact on offshore

November 7, 2024
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Hurricane Rafael Threatens Gulf’s Offshore Infrastructure—17% of Oil Production Already Shut In
Offshore

Hurricane Rafael Threatens Gulf’s Offshore Infrastructure—17% of Oil Production Already Shut In

As Cat 3 Hurricane Rafael barrels towards the Gulf of Mexico, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has activated its Hurricane Response

November 6, 2024
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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Producers Cut Output Ahead of Storm
Environment

Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Producers Cut Output Ahead of Storm

Nov 5 (Reuters) – Oil and gas producers began shutting in U.S. Gulf of Mexico output and pulling workers off platforms on Tuesday ahead of a

November 5, 2024
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Monday, October 28, 2024
Cuba-flagged oil tanker Vilma carrying about 400,000 barrels of oil leaves Mexico’s Pajarito’s port on its way to Cuba, in Pajaritos, Mexico October 26, 2024
Shipping

Mexico Rushes Oil Tanker to Cuba as Island’s Energy Crisis Worsens

By Marianna Parraga and Adriana Barrera HOUSTON/MEXICO CITY, Oct 28 (Reuters) – A tanker carrying about 400,000 barrels of oil departed from

October 28, 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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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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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
A satellite image of Hurricane Helene moving into the Gulf of Mexico taken by NOAA's GOES-16 (GOES East) satellite at 3:51 pm (ET) on Sept. 25, 2024. Image credit: NOAA
Shipping

Hurricane Helene: NOAA Warns of Catastrophic Flooding as Category 4 Storm Approaches Florida

As Hurricane Helene barrels towards Florida’s northwest coast, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is sounding the alarm on the

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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Monday, July 8, 2024
Tropical Storm Beryl approaches the Texas coast in the Gulf of Mexico in a composite satellite image July 7, 2024. NOAA/Handout via REUTERS
Marine Weather

Texas Energy Industry Braces for Beryl as Hurricane Makes Landfall

By Erwin Seba and Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, July 8 (Reuters) – The Texas energy industry braced for Hurricane Beryl’s impact on

July 8, 2024
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Friday, July 5, 2024
Waves crash as Hurricane Beryl strikes, in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, July 5, 2024. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez
Marine Weather

Beryl Rakes Mexico on Potential Path to Texas

By Brian K. Sullivan and Peter Millard (Bloomberg) — Tropical Storm Beryl’s winds weakened as it battered Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula after leaving a

July 5, 2024
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Monday, August 28, 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
Shipping

Idalia Threatens Major Hurricane Landfall in Florida

By Brian K. Sullivan (Bloomberg) — Tropical Storm Idalia is set to strengthen as it heads north through the Gulf of Mexico, threatening to strike

August 28, 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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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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