Delta now a Hurricane

A NOAA hurricane hunter aircraft has found that Delta has intensified into a category 1 hurricane. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 75 mph and the pressure has dropped to 980 mb as of the 8PM EDT advisory from the National…

Tropical Storm Delta a Threat to Northern Gulf Coast

Tropical Depression Twenty-Six formed in the central Caribbean last night and strengthened into Tropical Storm Delta this morning. As of 8 AM EDT Delta was located just south of Jamaica moving west-northwest at 9 mph. Maximum sustained winds were 40…

Tropics Becoming Active Again

The tropics are perking up once again after a brief lull in activity. A tropical wave in the western Caribbean is being watched for possible development. Additionally, a second tropical wave east of the Lesser Antilles is being monitored for…

Beta to Impact Western Gulf Coast; Could Become a Hurricane

Tropical Depression Twenty Two strengthened into Tropical Storm Beta yesterday.  As of the 10 AM CDT advisory maximum sustained winds were 60 mph, pressure was 994 mb, and movement was northwest at 3 mph.  Forecast for Beta Beta will move…

Sally Drifting North; Likely to Make Landfall Tomorrow

Sally has finally started to move north. As of the 4 PM CDT advisory maximum sustained winds were 80 mph, the minimum central pressure was 979 mb, and movement was north at 2 mph. Forecast for Sally Model guidance continued…

Sally Stronger; Expected to Become a Hurricane Tonight

Sally has strengthened a bit this morning. As of the 7 AM CDT advisory, maximum sustained winds were up to 65 mph, the minimum central pressure was down to 994 mb, and movement west-northwest at 8 mph. Forecast for Sally…