Drones To Study Hurricanes

NASA will begin flying drones into hurricanes in order to study their structure and the environment in which they form.

How To Track Severe Weather: The SPC

A primer on how to use the Storm Prediction Center's website to keep track of severe weather.

What is a derecho?

A post explaining the dangerous (and common) type of convection called a "derecho."

Remembering April 27, 2011

A discussion about the worst tornado outbreak in recorded American history.

Explaining Heat Bursts

Explaining the relatively uncommon phenomenon known as "heat bursts."

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Cape Verde Season Kicking Ass



In the last week, we've had Danielle:



Earl:


Fiona:


And now this little baby -- Tropical Depression Nine:


It is expected to become Tropical Storm Gaston today or tomorrow, and will steadily strengthen throughout the week. Cape Verde Season is really kicking ass this year, they weren't kidding. And, as if three storms weren't enough to worry about, there's another batch of thunderstorms coming off the coast of Africa that could develop over the weekend. Stay tuned...

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