Tag Archives: Tropical

What does the recent big storm in Alaska mean for us?

The massive storm that struck the west coast of Alaska last Tuesday and Wednesday was truly an amazing meteorological event. The entire Bering Sea coast was under the threat of hurricane-force winds, with many areas facing heavy snow and zero visibility. Continue reading

Category: Severe Weather
Tags , , , ,
Comments Off on What does the recent big storm in Alaska mean for us?

Was the Forecast of Irene a Success?

The emergency response and warnings prompted by the approach of Hurricane Irene along the East Coast last week has, sadly but predictably, become a subject of much controversy . . . Continue reading

Category: Tropical
Tags , , ,
Comments Off on Was the Forecast of Irene a Success?

What’s the Outlook for Hurricanes this Year?

Hurricane season starts June 1 and runs through November. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting an above-average season.

We usually expect the hurricane season to have . . . Continue reading

Category: Tropical
Tags , , , ,
Comments Off on What’s the Outlook for Hurricanes this Year?