A rare weather event is underway in the South Atlantic Ocean, where the basin’s 7th recorded tropical or subtropical cyclone of all-time has formed. An area of disturbed weather (Invest 90Q) off the coast of Brazil, near 30S 48W, attained a well-defined surface circulation, top wind speeds of tropical depression strength (35 mph), a warm core in the bottom portion of the atmosphere, and a cold core aloft last night. If this storm had been in the North Atlantic, ther…<br /><a href="http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/comment.html?entrynum=1445">Read More</a> More
Rare South Atlantic subtropical cyclone forms; severe weather season in U.S. underway
Posted on March 10, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
Disruptive Snow for Rockies, High Plains
Posted on March 10, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
Two separate storm systems will be responsible for spreading snow across the More
Strong Winds to Blast Texas, New Mexico
Posted on March 10, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
Severe weather and flooding are not the only concerns associated with a storm More
California, Northwest to Receive More Rain
Posted on March 10, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
Steady rain will return to the West Coast through Wednesday as a new Pacific More
Surprising Canadian Warmth this Winter
Posted on March 10, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
Even as much of the United States suffered bouts of punishing cold and More
After slow start, tornado season under way (AP)
Posted on March 10, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
AP – Forecasters say a wetter-than-usual winter and a jet stream ripping over the part of the country known as “Tornado Alley” could lead to an active spring — perhaps starting with the strong twister that nicked a small western Oklahoma town Monday night.
No damage from 5.1 quake in Aleutian Islands (AP)
Posted on March 10, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
AP – The Alaska Earthquake Information Center says a magnitude 5.1 quake has struck the Andreanof Islands region of the Aleutian chain, but there are no reports of damage and the quake did not generate a tsunami. More
Quake-stricken Chile needs more aid: Red Cross (AFP)
Posted on March 10, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
AFP – The Red Cross on Tuesday doubled its aid appeal for Chileans made homeless by last month’s massive earthquake, saying the costs of the disaster will be greater than anticipated.
Rain, warm weather could spark Midwest flood (Reuters)
Posted on March 10, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
Reuters – Rains and warmer weather this week could trigger flooding in portions of the Midwest grain belt, prompting concerns of delays to field work ahead of seeding the corn and soy crops, a forecaster said on Monday. More
Chile’s earthquake-delayed school year begins (AP)
Posted on March 10, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
AP – Chile’s earthquake-delayed school year began Monday, but education officials said it may take until April 1 before all students are back in classrooms.
Record warmth in Atlantic Main Development Region for hurricanes
Posted on March 8, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
Sea Surface Temperatures (SSTs) in the Atlantic’s Main Development Region for hurricanes were at their highest February level on record last month, according to an analysis of historical SST data from the UK Hadley Center. SST data goes back to 1850, though there is much missing data before 1910 and during WWI and WWII. The region between 10°N and 20°N, between the coast of Africa and Central America, is called the Main Development Region (MDR) because virtually a…<br /><a href="http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/comment.html?entrynum=1444">Read More</a> More
Little change to Brazilian tropical disturbance
Posted on March 8, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
An area of disturbed weather off the coast of Brazil, near 17S 38W, has changed little over the past day. It has a slight potential to develop into subtropical or tropical depression early next week. Satellite winds estimates from the WindSat instrument show an elongated area of converging winds, but no organized surface circulation. Satellite loops show little organization to the cloud pattern, and only limited heavy thunderstorm activity. Wind shear over the regio…<br /><a href="http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/comment.html?entrynum=1443">Read More</a> More
Storm Impact in the Northwest Includes Disruptive Snow
Posted on March 8, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
Tonight through Monday, a storm spreading rain, mountain snow, and gusty More
Flood Threat Expands into the East Later in the Week
Posted on March 8, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
From Thursday to Saturday, wet and milder weather will continue to expand More
Powerful Storm, Intense Winds Take Aim at the Alaskan Capital
Posted on March 8, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
A potent storm will strengthen over the Gulf of Alaska on Monday, spreading
more rain and snow into the Alaskan panhandle, including in the state’s More
Flooding, Blizzard Condtions in Japan Through Wednesday
Posted on March 8, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
A major storm that began on Monday in the southwest will bring damaging
winds, flooding rain, and blizzard conditions to respective areas of Japan
through mid week. More
Looters hand back goods as Chile mourns quake dead (AFP)
Posted on March 8, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
AFP – Looters in Chile have handed back stolen goods worth two million dollars, the government said, as the country mourned the hundreds killed in last month’s earthquake and tsunami.
Chile quake survivors suffer cold, rainy night (AP)
Posted on March 8, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
AP – A strong rain on a chilly night added to the misery Monday of survivors of Chile’s terrible earthquake and tsunami, many of whom live in tents and improvised shelters as continuing aftershocks threaten to collapse what’s left of their homes.
The nation’s weather (AP)
Posted on March 8, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
AP – A low pressure system was forecast to move through the Southwest and the Rockies, then on to the Plains, bringing widespread precipitation including snow in the Southwest. The storm was expected to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to the Plains.
At least 7 die in snow-linked accidents in Germany (AP)
Posted on March 8, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
AP – Heavy snowfall in parts of Germany triggered a deadly avalanche and caused thousands of accidents, leaving at least seven people dead and dozens more injured, police said Sunday.
Some Chile quake areas awaiting aid a week later (Reuters)
Posted on March 8, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
Reuters – Some Chileans were still waiting for government aid on Saturday, a week after one of the strongest earthquakes on record and a roaring tsunami killed hundreds and ravaged cities and villages along the South American country’s south-central coastline.
‘Beast of a storm’, record floods hit Australia (AFP)
Posted on March 8, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
AFP – Melbourne was bracing for more bad weather Sunday after a “beast of a storm” ripped through Australia’s second largest city, bringing with it hailstones the size of tennis balls.
Hailstorm delays sports, trains in Australia (AP)
Posted on March 8, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
AP – A severe thunderstorm dumped hail and rain on the eastern Australian city of Melbourne on Saturday, delaying sporting events, shutting down transportation and forcing the evacuation of a train station when the storm tore a hole in its roof. More
A Brazilian tropical disturbance to watch
Posted on March 5, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
An area of disturbed weather has formed off the coast of Brazil, near 18S 38W. This disturbance has the potential to develop into subtropical or tropical depression early next week. Satellite winds estimates from the WindSat instrument show an elongated area of converging winds, but no organized surface circulation. Satellite loops show little organization to the cloud pattern, and only limited heavy thunderstorm activity. Wind shear over the region is about 20 knot…<br /><a href="http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/comment.html?entrynum=1442">Read More</a> More
The future of intense winter storms
Posted on March 5, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
When Winter Storm Xynthia powered ashore over Europe last weekend, it brought hurricane-force wind gusts, flooding rains, and a 1-meter storm surge topped by 8-meter high battering waves that overwhelmed sea walls in France, killing scores of people. Today, AIR Worldwide estimated the insured damage from the storm at $1.5 – $3 billion. Intense extratropical cyclones like Xynthia, with central pressures below 970 mb, make up less than 20% of all wintertime cyclones i…<br /><a href="http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/comment.html?entrynum=1441">Read More</a> More
Northeast Enjoys Mild Weekend
Posted on March 5, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
In March the weather has plenty of ups and downs. The Northeast will enjoy the More
No Blizzards Pending
Posted on March 5, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
The main, and for that matter only, storm this weekend is the one that will More
Southern Plains Turn Stormy
Posted on March 5, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
A storm will spread rain into the southern and central Great Plains Monday. More
Strong quake strikes off Indonesia: seismologists (AFP)
Posted on March 5, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
AFP – A 6.5-magnitude quake struck late Friday off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia, seismologists said, but no tsunami alert was issued and there were no reports of damage or injuries.
Forecasters predict major flooding in North Dakota (AP)
Posted on March 5, 2010 and filed under Uncategorized.
AP – The National Weather Service says there’s a high risk for major flooding along North Dakota’s Red River in the same area where residents held off record high waters last year. More
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