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Atlantic Hurricane Season Shows No Signs of Slowing

8/23/2021 - The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is well underway, and atmospheric and oceanic conditions remain conducive for an above-average hurricane season, according to the annual mid-season update issued by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service. The latest outlook reflects that the number of expected named storms (winds… SEE MORE
A nearly normal hurricane season is predicted by NOAA

Hurricane and Tropical Storm Watches, Warnings, Advisories and Outlooks

8/21/2021 - Now that the 2021 hurricane season is here, it's time to make sure that you know the difference between warnings, watches, advisories and outlooks. On average, 12 tropical storms, 6 of which become hurricanes form over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf of Mexico during the hurricane season. Although… SEE MORE
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Tropical Storm Fred Forms in Atlantic

8/11/2021 - By Megan Kearney and Alexa Silverman. Tropical Storm Fred developed just south of Puerto Rico late Tuesday night, the National Hurricane Center confirmed. The hurricane center is issuing advisories on Fred, which is expected to impact the Caribbean this week, and potentially Florida beginning Friday. Heavy rains and gusty winds are beginning to spread across Puerto Rico… SEE MORE
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5 Things to Know About the New UN Report on Climate Change

8/9/2021 - GENEVA (AP) — The U.N.-appointed Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published a new report Monday summarizing the latest authoritative scientific information about global warming. Here are five important takeaways. BLAMING HUMANS The report says almost all of the warming that has occurred since pre-industrial times was caused by the release of heat-trapping… SEE MORE
Hurricane coming to shore on Key West, CA

Forecasters: Hurricane Season to be Busier than 1st Thought

8/6/2021 - By Seth Borenstein. After a record start, followed by a near-silent July, the Atlantic hurricane season looks like it will be busier than meteorologists predicted a few months ago. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Wednesday updated its outlook for the 2021 Atlantic season, slightly increasing the number of named storms… SEE MORE

When to Expect the Warmest Day of the Year

8/2/2021 - During the summer months, most areas in the United States approach their highest temperatures for the year. To give you a better idea of the warmest time of year for your area, NCEI has created “Warmest Day of the Year” maps with the help of Climate.gov for the contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The maps… SEE MORE