Beta to Impact Western Gulf Coast; Could Become a Hurricane

Tropical Depression Twenty Two strengthened into Tropical Storm Beta yesterday.  As of the 10 AM CDT advisory maximum sustained winds were 60 mph, pressure was 994 mb, and movement was northwest at 3 mph.  Forecast for Beta Beta will move…

Sally Drifting North; Likely to Make Landfall Tomorrow

Sally has finally started to move north. As of the 4 PM CDT advisory maximum sustained winds were 80 mph, the minimum central pressure was 979 mb, and movement was north at 2 mph. Forecast for Sally Model guidance continued…

Sally Stronger; Expected to Become a Hurricane Tonight

Sally has strengthened a bit this morning. As of the 7 AM CDT advisory, maximum sustained winds were up to 65 mph, the minimum central pressure was down to 994 mb, and movement west-northwest at 8 mph. Forecast for Sally…

Laura Likely to Impact Texas, Louisiana as a Major Hurricane

A NOAA reconnaissance aircraft found Laura has strengthened to a hurricane over the southeast Gulf of Mexico this morning. As of a special 7:15 AM CDT update from the National Hurricane Center, Laura had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph.…