Tropical Wave #3 Passing local region
A vigorous & fast-moving tropical wave is currently passing over the local region — bringing gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and a thunderstorm/two to the SSS & surrounding islands. Because this system is moving quickly, conditions should improve as early as late tonight/early tomorrow morning. All road-users (pedestrians & drivers) are advised to use caution along..
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Tropical Depression #2
The 2nd cyclone of the 2013 Hurricane Season (Tropical Depression #2) formed yesterday afternoon just before making landfall in Belize (Central America). Interestingly, there was a small window where TD #2 had the potential to strengthen into a tropical storm when it reached off-shore late Wednesday/early Thursday, but that was ruled out this morning by..
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Approaching Tropical Wave #2
The tropical wave passed mostly south of the local region and has dissipated. However, gusty winds will remain in its wake at least through the next day or two. This system does NOT have the potential to further develop, and we will no longer track its progress. Again we are reminded to Get Prepared &..
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Hurricane Preparedness: Emergency Supply Kit
After a storm or other natural disaster, local officials and relief workers will be actively trying to restore order, but they cannot reach every district immediately. Help may come within hours, or it may take days. Basic services — such as electricity, gas, water, and telephones — may be cut off, or you may have..
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What to do After a Hurricane
The following safety tips should be followed after the hurricane or tropical storm has passed: 1. Be patient: * Make sure that all is definitely clear outside (wait for the “all-clear” from authorities); 2. Be careful: * Watch out for flooding (which can happen after a hurricane); * Stay away from standing water (it may..
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Outlook for Hurricane Season 2013
Hurricane experts are predicting an active or extremely active season this year — continuing the trend of highly active Atlantic hurricanes (which started in 1995). For the 6-month hurricane season, which begins June 1, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) foresees a 70% likelihood of 13 to 20 named storms (winds over 39 mph or..
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Hurricane Season 2012 Review
As 2012 comes to a close, it’s only fitting to indulge in a brief summary of the Atlantic Hurricane Season — which officially runs from June 1st to November 30th, but nature appears to have broken that rule this year. The experts’ pre-season predictions for a mild- to average-season had to be adjusted and readjusted..
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Tropical Update: Debby
Tropical Depression Debby quickly moved across northern Florida yesterday afternoon before reaching out into the Atlantic. As of 5pm Wednesday afternoon (27 June), T.D. Debby was located at 29.5°N, 78.3°W – about 180mi E of St. Augustine, Florida/1250mi NW of Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Maximum sustained winds were recorded at 40mph, and Debby continues moving Eastward..
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Tropical Update: Chris
Tropical Storm Chris briefly became a hurricane yesterday before returning to tropical-storm-status. As of 5am this morning (22 June), T.S. Chris was located at 44.8°N, 44.5°W – about 700 mi ESE of Cape Race Newfoundland, Canada/2145mi NE of Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Maximum sustained winds has weakened to 50mph, and Chris is now moving NW at..
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Tropical Update: Beryl
Beryl becomes post-tropical, heads out to sea Beryl lost all of its tropical characteristics and became a post-tropical cyclone yesterday afternoon. This system has moved off the Carolina coast and is swiftly moving further out to sea. As of 5pm yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, 30 May), the center of Beryl was located at 34.9°N, 76.1°W —..
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