Tropical Update: Still Watching Area of Interest Near Florida

The surface trough being watched for possible tropical/subtropical development, which was traversing the Bahamas yesterday, is now located over south Florida. Analysis Looking at satellite imagery, the surface trough is still producing some limited convective activity. But wind shear continues…

Area of Interest to Watch in the Tropics

It might not be hurricane season yet, but we have an area of interest to watch in the tropics: a trough of low pressure in the Bahamas. Analysis It is producing some disorganized shower and thunderstorm activity, as seen on…

Tornado Rips Through Ruston, LA Overnight Killing Two

Ruston, LA Tornado

As it starts to get light, we’re getting a better idea of the damage and #RustonLA @MyArkLaMiss @jarodfloyd @ChelseaJonesTV @ChrisDemirdjian @ReidLybarger @BrianBriggsWX pic.twitter.com/B9qAxuRXHf — Andy Pederson (@AndyMPederson) April 25, 2019 A tornado ripped through the town of Ruston, LA in…

Potential for Strong to Severe Storms Tomorrow and Thursday

An upper-level low currently located over the Southwest U.S. and North Mexico is going to track across Texas tomorrow and into the Mississippi Valley Thursday. At the surface, an associated front will drop into south Texas tomorrow. The formation of…

17 Tornadoes Confirmed by NWS From Thursday Severe Weather Event

17 tornadoes have been confirmed in Mississippi from Thursday’s severe weather. Four got a rating of EF-2 according to the latest public information statement from National Weather Service (NWS) Jackson, MS. The strongest of the four EF-2 twisters impacted the…

Michael Upgraded to a Category 5 in Post-Storm Report

Hurricane Michael

The National Hurricane Center (NHC)released the tropical cyclone report for Michael this morning. According to the NHC website, TC reports “contain comprehensive information” on a storm. Meteorological statistics, casualties, damages, and post-analysis best track (six-hourly positions and intensities) are included. During…