Arthur Pelts Maine, Moves Into Southeast Canada
Cyclone Arthur pelted parts of far eastern Maine and southeastern Canada with heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday, as the storm that had been a hurricane swept away from southern New England.
Arthur’s Widest Effects? Dangerous Rip Currents
Hurricane Arthur is gaining strength, expected to grow to a Category 2 before grazing the eastern coast, bringing high winds and dangerous rip currents. Even beachgoers hundreds of miles from Hurricane Arthur’s path are facing the danger of rip currents.
Arthur Expected To Become Season’s First Atlantic Hurricane
Tropical Storm Arthur was expected to reach hurricane strength by Thursday, dousing some July Fourth holiday plans on the U.S. East Coast as officials closed beaches and tourist sites and delayed fireworks shows in anticipation of heavy rain and fierce winds.
NOAA Predicts Near-Normal 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season
In its 2014 Atlantic hurricane season outlook issued today, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a near-normal or below-normal season.
Tropical Cyclone Maximum Intensity Is Shifting Toward Poles
Researchers find that the average latitude where tropical cyclones achieve maximum intensity has been shifting poleward since 1980.
Traditional Wisdom to the Rescue in Cyclone Season
May and November bring the most vicious cyclones to the Bay of Bengal rim countries in Southeast Asia. However, in regions bordering the bay, the tribes defer to geomorphological conditions and respect Nature’s benevolence for disaster resilience
Myanmar Wakes Up to Climate Change
Between 2008 and 2013, when Myanmar remained largely closed off to the rest of the world, it suffered a terrible toll at the hands of nature that remained largely unknown.
New Hurricane Forecast Will Emphasize Storm Surge Preparation With Flood Risk Map
When the Atlantic hurricane season opens June 1, national forecasters will roll out a new feature: color-coded and broadcast-ready maps to graphically show the potential for flooding from storm surges.
Intense Tropical Cyclone Ita Heading Toward Queensland
With winds gusting up to 160-180 mph, Cyclone Ita is barreling toward the northern coast of Queensland, Australia, where its violent winds and high storm surge could cause considerable damage.