The Stalled Tropical Storm Off the East Coast Cooled the Gulf Stream Beneath It
Tropical Storm Chris is very close to hurricane strength this afternoon as it finally starts to move northeast a few hundred miles off the North Carolina coast. The storm has barely moved since it formed five days ago, caught between weather systems…
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New Tropical Depression Forms Off East Coast as Tiny Hurricane Beryl Collapses
The circle of life in the Atlantic Ocean is whirring once again as Beryl winds down and Chris winds up. Beryl weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm on Saturday morning after its surprise performance on Friday. A disturbance between Bermuda and…
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Intense Southern California Heat Wave Shatters All-Time Record Highs
The eastern two-thirds of the United States has been mired in an oppressive heat wave for the past couple of weeks, bathing much of the country in a brutal mix of hot temperatures and high humidity. However, while the east has gotten all the headlines…
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Itty Bitty Hurricane Beryl Defies the Odds, Makes Fools of Us All
Looks sometimes aren’t deceiving at all. A tiny, good lookin’ tropical depression far out in the Atlantic Ocean suddenly and surprisingly developed into a full-fledged hurricane that’s so small you could miss it from space without…
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Hostile Atlantic Ocean Eagerly Waiting to Tear New Tropical Depression to Shreds
Newly-minted Tropical Depression Two is a visually impressive but ultimately doomed cyclone that’s far out in the Atlantic Ocean between the Lesser Antilles and Africa. The system in any other year would become a serious concern for interests near…
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Here’s Your In-Depth July 4th Weather Forecast
Ew. This has been your in-depth July 4th weather forecast. Thank you for reading. Please consider subscribing to my writing on Patreon. Reader-funded journalism is more important than ever and your support helps fund engaging, hype-free weather…
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How the June 2018 Heat Wave Triggered Three Derechos in One Day
The word “derecho” is usually not allowed on this wholesome website. I try not to use the word unless we’re talking about an event that’s already happened or the SPC outright uses it in one of their forecasts. That being said,…
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The June 2018 Heat Wave: Frequently Asked Questions, Answered
Q: Oh, great, another one of these. What’s going on? A: A formidable heat wave building across the Plains this week will spread through the southeast and the rest of the eastern United States through early next week. The map shows forecast high…
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Here’s How to Make Beautiful Maps Without Any Training at All
I love my maps. It sounds conceited, but…oh, heck. Who am I kidding? I’m proud of my work. Everyone should like what they make. Creating my own maps compliments my writing and gives my posts a visual style that sets them apart from other…
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A Tropical Wave Could Drop More Than 10 Inches of Rain on Coastal Texas This Week
A slow-moving tropical disturbance over the Gulf of Mexico will bring several days of heavy rain to eastern Texas this week. Some areas could see double-digit rainfall totals by the end of the event. The persistent heavy rain will likely lead to at least…
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