Hurricane forecaster predicts three named storms in October
Friday, October 3rd, 2008Hurricane forecaster predicts three named storms in October
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Tropical Storm Marie strengthens slightly
Friday, October 3rd, 2008The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Marie has strengthened slightly as it churns out in the Pacific.
The storm’s maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph early Friday. The hurricane center says some additional strengthening is possible.
Marie is centered about 855 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico. The storm is moving west near 6 mph on a path that’s taking it farther away from Mexico’s coast.
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www.miamiherald.com / Fri, Oct. 3, 2008
Ike eyes Florida; Hanna races toward Carolinas
Friday, September 5th, 2008Almost as soon as Florida fell out of Hanna’s forecast cone, it slipped into Ike’s, and that mighty, major hurricane could be on our doorstep Tuesday.
Hurricane Ike weakens, but still dangerous
Friday, September 5th, 2008The National Hurricane Center is urging South Florida today to stay vigilant even though Hurricane Ike has weakened, but some folks apparently don’t need a reminder.
Florida keeps eye on Hurricane Hanna, Tropical Storm Ike
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008In an already crowded storm season, Hurricane Hanna could make its way toward South Florida this week.
Gustav floods Haiti, is expected to restrengthen
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008Hurricane Gustav triggered killer floods in Haiti, a spike in oil prices and fear throughout the Gulf Coast as forecasters said it is all but certain to grow into a major hurricane by this weekend.
Fay is downgraded, exits after long, destructive run
Monday, August 25th, 2008Fay finally departed Florida, leaving a legacy of death and destruction in several parts of the state.
Stormier hurricane season predicted for rest of year
Thursday, August 14th, 2008Federal forecasters today boosted their predictions for the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is now calling for 14-18 named storms, including seven to 10 hurricanes, with three to six of those being intense with winds greater than 110 mph.
New Tropical Depression, Miami Hurricane Center
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008A new tropical depression formed in the Pacific early Wednesday, while in the Atlantic, Tropical Storm Bertha turned eastward.
Does dry month of May mean hurricanes heading toward Florida?
Monday, June 16th, 2008It can bedevil or bless us.
Depending on its strength and location, the Bermuda High, an expanse of high pressure over the Atlantic, is one of the major atmospheric factors that can steer tropical systems toward South Florida or push them away.
