Hurricanes

Nicole is strengthening while it is moving near the NW Bahamas and approaching Florida

Subtropical Storm Nicole is forecast to be near or at hurricane strength by Wednesday and Wednesday night while it is moving near the northwestern Bahamas and approaching the east coast of Florida. 🌀 At 12.00 UTC, the center of Subtropical Storm Nicole was about 385 miles (615 km) east-northeast of the northwestern Bahamas. Nicole is …

Tropical Storm Roslyn strengthens off Mexico’s Pacific coast

Tropical Storm Roslyn strengthens off Mexico’s Pacific coast and is expected to be a strong Category 2 hurricane before curving northward and reaching the coast Saturday night or Sunday. 🌀 At 7.00 AM CDT (12.00 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Roslyn was located about 190 miles (305 km) south of Manzanillo, Mexico.On the forecast …

Julia expected to become a hurricane before reaching Nicaragua

Tropical Storm Julia formed Friday near the coast of Colombia and could rapidly strengthen into a hurricane over the Caribbean Sea prior to slamming the coast of Nicaragua with life-threatening impacts this weekend. 🌀 Hurricane watches and warnings are in effect for parts of Nicaragua and the offshore islands of Colombia.This includes a hurricane warning that extends …

Orlene approached western Mexico as a Category 2 Hurricane

Hurricane Orlene, a Category 2 storm, approached western Mexico early Monday and threatened the region with significant wind, storm surge and rainfall. 🌀 A hurricane warning was posted for Las Islas Marías and the coast of mainland Mexico, from San Blas to Mazatlán, meaning hurricane conditions were expected in those areas.The Category 2 storm currently …

Final landfall of Hurricane Ian over southern Carolina

Hurricane Ian is forecast to affect the South Carolina coast and make landfall between Charleston County and Horry County on Friday. 🌬 Tropical storm force winds are lashing much of the coast of the Carolinas before Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall.Life-threatening storm surge and hurricane conditions are expected by Friday afternoon.Still over water, …

Ian could become a major hurricane threat for Florida and the eastern Gulf of Mexico

Tropical Storm Ian will track through the Caribbean Sea this weekend and could become a major hurricane threat for Florida and the eastern Gulf of Mexico. 🌀 Rapid intensification is forecast Monday through Wednesday over some very warm water.Intensity forecasts remain very impressive in the Category 2 – Category 4 range.Hurricane conditions are possible in …