Winds of change

Huge and deadly tornado leaves a trail of destruction in Oklahoma, USA

May 21, 2013

Severe weather continues in contiguous US. An EF-4 tornado (winds 270 - 320 km/h, Enhanced Fujita scale 0 - 5) nearly 1600 meters wide touched down in Moore, Oklahoma, on May 20, 2013 causing devastating damage. Moore tornado is

Tropical Storm Alvin dissipated, new low pressure system is forming

May 18, 2013

Alvin had strengthened to a Tropical Storm on May 15, 2013 and now has weakened and is considered a Post-Tropical Cyclone. With the excessive wind shear and cooler water, the storm has dissipated into just a weak low pressure. According to Tropical Weather

Tropical Cyclone Mahasen weakened and fully dissipated

May 17, 2013

Tropical Cyclone Mahasen fully dissipated after weakening into tropical storm on May 16, 2013. Luckily, its impact was far less damaging than initially expected. Mahasen veered west of its predicted path after dumping heavy rains over bay of Bengal coastal

Tropical Storm Alvin marks the beginning of 2013 eastern Pacific hurricane season

May 16, 2013

May 15th marked the start of the 2013 Eastern Pacific hurricane season, and right from the start, the first tropical depression and subsequent tropical storm of the season has formed. Tropical Storm Alvin, off the coast of Mexico, is the first named

Mass evacuation in Bangladesh and Myanmar ahead of Tropical Cyclone Mahasen

May 15, 2013

Tropical Cyclone Mahasen (01B) is now centered several hundred miles south of Kolkata, India, and will impact areas from northeastern India to Bangladesh and Myanmar over the next few days. The system is about to enter into an area of warm sea surface

Tropical Cyclone Mahasen intensified in Bay of Bengal

May 14, 2013

The first tropical cyclone in the Northern Indian Ocean this season,Tropical Cyclone Mahasen (01B), is now centered to the northeast of Sri Lanka, or several miles south of Calcutta, India, and will impact areas from northeast India to Bangladesh and Myanmar, along the

Tropical Cyclone Mahasen targets India, Bangladesh, Myanmar

May 12, 2013

Tropical Cyclone Mahasen (TC 01B) is getting better organized. Winds are predicted to increase to hurricane force as the system moves further northward into the Bay of Bengal. TC Mahasen is now located east-northeast of Sri Lanka and is expected to

Red alert for wind impact in Bangladesh - Tropical Cyclone 01B developed in Bay of Bengal

May 11, 2013

New tropical disturbance developed in Bay of Bengal and it's named Tropical Cyclone 01B. The current maximum wind speed is 157 km/h, equal to Category 2 storm. This tropical cyclone is expected to have a high humanitarian impact based on the storm strength

Two new tropical disturbances formed in Indian Ocean

May 09, 2013

New tropical depression (System 94S) formed on May 8, 2013 and is about to become next tropical cyclone in Southern Indian Ocean – Tropical Cyclone 24S. The system is packing maximum sustained winds near 40 knots (46 mph/74 kmh) with gusts

Massive tornadoes leave trail of destruction in Italy

May 04, 2013

Several tornadoes have struck the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy on May 3, 2013. A strong and violent tornado hit Bentivoglio and Argelato villages, between Bologna and Modena in the afternoon local time, injuring 11 people and damaging several houses. Some houses

Tropical Cyclone Zane weakened after landfall over Cape York, Australia

May 02, 2013

According to latest report by Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), Tropical Cyclone Zane (TC 23P) is located approximately 270 nm north-northwest of Cairns, Australia. The system is moving northwestward at speed of 10 knots. Animated infrared satellite

Tropical Cyclone Zane moving toward Cape York, Australia

April 30, 2013

Australian Bureau of Meteorology reports that Tropical Cyclone Zane is currently moving towards the west. The system should adopt a west-northwest track over the next 6 to 12 hours and accelerate slightly under the influence of a developing mid-level ridge across

Dust across the Mediterranean Sea

April 29, 2013

A cloudbank stretched across the Mediterranean Sea from northern Algeria to southern France for the last few days. Saharan dust streaked the clouds, extending hundreds of kilometers from southeast to northwest. One especially noticeable dust plume passed over the

Strong wind shear weakened Tropical Cyclone Imelda

April 17, 2013

Tropical Cyclone Imelda moved into an area of higher wind shear and cooler waters in the Southern Indian Ocean and has lost hurricane status. According to latest upper level analysis of the atmosphere that was conducted by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC),

Tropical Cyclone Imelda has slowed down in Southern Indian Ocean

April 12, 2013

An area of low pressure moving toward Cyclone Imelda from the west has turned the storm to the south from its westward track. Since interacting with the approaching area of low pressure from the west and then turning south, Imelda has slowed down. According to latest

Tropical Cyclone Victoria almost fully dissipated

April 12, 2013

Short-lived Tropical Cyclone Victoria is now tropical low or tropical depression and it has almost fully dissipated under the steadily increasing vertical wind shear associated with an approaching deep-layered trough and its interaction with a subtropical high over

Tropical Cyclone Imelda gaining strength in Indian Ocean

April 09, 2013

Tropical Cyclone Imelda is spinning in the open waters of the Southern Indian Ocean moving in west-southwestern direction. According to latest report by Joint typhoon Warning Center (JTWC, Tropical Cyclone Imelda is located approximately 650 nm north-northeast of La

Tropical Cyclone 21S formed in Indian Ocean

April 08, 2013

New tropical disturbance is taking shape in waters of Indian Ocean. According to latest report by Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), Tropical Cyclone 21S is located approximately 335 nm south- southwest of Diego Garcia, and is moving south-westward at speed of 11

Tropical Cyclone Tim spinning in NW Coral Sea

March 17, 2013

Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) reported Tropical Cyclone Tim located over the northwest Coral Sea near latitude 18.4S and longitude 153.3 E, which is about 820 km east southeast of Cairns and 530 km northeast of Mackay.According to latest report by Joint

Dust storm worsen air pollution problems in China

March 15, 2013

The dust plumes originated from the Gobi Desert arose along the China-Mongolia border on March 8, 2013. Arising along the border between China and southwestern Mongolia, the dust extended as far south as the Sichuan Basin and continued to blow for several

New tropical depression forms off the coast of Australia

March 14, 2013

According to latest report by Joint Typhoon Warning Center, Tropical Depression Tim (20P) was located approximately 240 nm north-northeast of Cairns, Australia, and was moving southeastward at 13 knots. Currently, maximum sustained winds are 45 knots with gusts up to

Tropical Cyclone Sandra gained more strength and is moving toward New Caledonia

March 08, 2013

Tropical Cyclone Sandra (TC 19P) in Southern Pacific Ocean is gaining more strength. Sandra was upgraded from a Category 1 to Category 2 tropical cyclone overnight with the possibility of an upgrade to Category 3 tomorrow and Category 4 on Monday. Sandra's central

Tropical Cyclone Rusty left flooded rivers and lakes in north-western Australia

March 05, 2013

Tropical Cyclone Rusty made landfall in northwestern Australia in late February 2013, coming ashore east of Port Hedland and bringing strong winds to the community of Pardoo. Rusty's heavy rainfall forced Australian Bureau of Meteorology to issue a flood warning for

Tropical Cyclone "Rusty" to become Category 4 system - extremely heavy rainfall on West Australian coast

February 26, 2013

Tropical Cyclone Rusty is bringing extremely heavy rainfall and very dangerous winds to a vast swathe of the West Australian coast. Pardoo, Whim Creek, Port Hedland and South Hedland are on red alert. Streets are now empty and people urged to stay in

New tropical cyclone formed southeast of Cocos Island, Australia

February 25, 2013

Tropical Cyclone Eighteen (18S), located approximately 120 nm southeast of Cocos Island, Australia, has tracked south-southeastward at 06 knots over the past six hours. Animated multispectral satellite imagery depicts an exposed but well-defined low-level circulation

Tropical disturbances in Indian Ocean - TC Haruna moving away from Madagascar, TC Rusty formed near Australia

February 24, 2013

According to latest report by Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), Tropical Cyclone Haruna is located approximately 395 nm southwest of La Reunion, and it is moving eastward, away from Madagascar, at speed of 10 knots. Animated infrared satellite imagery indicates

Tropical Cyclone Haruna spinning southwest of Madagascar

February 21, 2013

Tropical Cyclone Haruna (16S) in South Indian Ocean, is forecast to increase in intensity in the next 24 hours to a peak of 100 knots, gusting up to 125 knots. Increasing vertical wind shear and land interaction will begin to weaken the system in the next 24

Tropical Depression 02W developed near Philippines

February 20, 2013

The second tropical depression of the northwestern Pacific Ocean season formed on February 19, 2013 and the system is soaking the central and southern Philippines. Early on February 19, 2013, the low pressure area designated as System 98W organized into a tropical

New tropical cyclone develops near Madagascar

February 19, 2013

The previously area of convection near Madagascar now became tropical storm system (TC 16S). According to latest report by Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), the system is now located 19.7S 41.1E, approximately 335 nm west of Antananarivo, Madagascar. The

Area of convection developing off coast of Madagascar

February 16, 2013

An area of convection is developing approximately 425 nm west southwest of Antananarivo, Madagascar. The system is located just poleward of the subtropical ridge axis, near 21.2S 39.8E in waters with favorable sea surface temperatures - 29 to 30 degrees Celsius. The

Tropical Cyclone Gino spinning in South Indian Ocean

February 14, 2013

Gino formed as a tropical storm over the southern Indian Ocean on February 11, 2013, and strengthened into a cyclone the next day. On February 14, the U.S. Navy’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) reported that Gino was located roughly 1,110 nautical miles

Tropical Cyclone Gino formed in Southern Indian Ocean

February 12, 2013

The fifteenth tropical cyclone of the Southern Indian Ocean season, named as TC GINO, strengthened into a tropical storm on February 11, 2013.According to latest report by Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), Tropical Cyclone Gino is located 700 nm southeast of

Tropical Cyclone Haley about to dissipate in Southern Pacific Ocean

February 12, 2013

Storm system 93P (known in Fiji as 14F) developed in South Pacific Ocean on February 9, 2013. On February 10, 2013 the system developed into Tropical Cyclone Haley, about 325 nautical miles (374 miles/602 km) south-southwest of Bora Bora, Society Islands, French

Tropical Cyclone Felleng moves southward, away from Madagascar

February 01, 2013

According to latest report by Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), Tropical Cyclone Felleng (13S) was located 275 nm west of La Reunion and continued to track southward along the western periphery of a north-south oriented subtropical steering ridge, at speed of 6

Tropical Cyclone Felleng close to Madagascar

January 31, 2013

According to latest report by Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), Tropical Cyclone Felleng (13S) was located approximately 310 nm northwest of La Reunion, and was moving west-southwestward at 11 knots. Sustainable winds range from 102 to 115 knots. MODIS

Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Felleng formed east of Madagascar

January 30, 2013

Felleng formed as a tropical storm over the southern Indian Ocean on January 26, 2013, and strengthened into a cyclone on January 29, 2013. According to latest report by Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), Tropical Cyclone Felleng was located roughly 420 nautical

Remnants of Tropical Cyclone Oswald caused raging floodwaters in northern Australia

January 28, 2013

The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Oswald impacted Australia. Two people were missing and the body of a third person was recovered from raging floodwaters as severe storms pounded northeastern Australia on January 27, 2013 , forcing more than 1,000 to flee their

Tropical Cyclone 13S aiming Madagascar

January 27, 2013

New tropical system is forming near La Reunion Islands. According to latest JTWC report, Tropical cyclone 13S was located approximately 590 nm northeast of La Reunion, and is moving west-southwestward at 11 knots. Animated multispectral satellite imagery reveals a

Powerful Arctic storm 'bombing out' in North Atlantic

January 27, 2013

Ten days after a severe storm underwent a process of rapid intensification over the North Pacific Ocean, pummeling the western Aleutian Islands of Alaska with hurricane force winds and high waves, another serious storm system is taking place right now in the open

Dust plumes from Sahara over Mediterranean Sea

January 23, 2013

A plume of Saharan dust, extending roughly 1,110 kilometers (700 miles), spanned the Mediterranean Sea in late January 2013. A swath of dust blows northward from the Sahara Desert in Libya, over the Gulf of Sidra, past the western end of the Jebel Akhdar