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Is The Atlantic Finally Waking Up?

September is normally the peak of hurricane season, but that hasn’t been that case this year, things have been quiet for a while now, though that could be changing.   The last time there was an active system in the Atlantic was on August 29, when Tropical Storm Fernand became extratropical more than 600 miles … Continue reading Is The Atlantic Finally Waking Up?

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Labor Day Holiday Weekend Outlook

Many families across the United States will be trying to squeeze in one last summer activity this weekend, as Labor Day marks the unofficial end of the summer season. Fortunately, many areas will experience sunshine and dry weather as high pressure dominates the majority of the pattern across the country, while others may not be … Continue reading Labor Day Holiday Weekend Outlook

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Hurricane Erin Remains a Potent Storm

Hurricane Erin is pulling away from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, but remains a powerful storm.   A tropical wave that moved off the west coast of Africa last weekend developed into Tropical Storm Erin as it crosses the Cabo Verde Islands on Monday. For much of last week Erin quickly crossed the tropical … Continue reading Hurricane Erin Remains a Potent Storm

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Looking at the Week Ahead (August 9-15, 2025)

August typically brings a range of weather conditions to the United States, from excessive heat to tropical systems and everything in between. As we move into the middle of the month, we are beginning to see this play out.  This weekend will bring dry and warm weather to much of the country. Many areas are … Continue reading Looking at the Week Ahead (August 9-15, 2025)

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Signs of Life in the Tropics

Tropical activity usually begins to increase in August, and right on cue, it is doing so, in both the Atlantic and the Pacific.   After a fairly slow start to hurricane season, conditions are starting to become more favorable for storms to develop, especially across the Atlantic. We’ve had three weak, short-lived storms thus far, … Continue reading Signs of Life in the Tropics

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