by Zhe Li (University Corporation for Atmospheric Research) Atmospheric rivers – those long, narrow bands of water vapor in the sky that bring heavy rain and storms to the U.S….
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Waterspouts: How Dangerous Are Ocean Tornados?
In the wake of Hurricane Milton, videos of tornadoes and waterspouts flooded social media. We have to ask: Which is more dangerous? by Astrid Werkmeister (University of Strathclyde) After weeks…
https://gcaptain.com/waterspouts-how-dangerous-are-tornados-at-sea/
Watch: Saildrone Intercepts Hurricane Milton at Sea
As Hurricane Milton barreled towards Florida as a Category 3 storm, uncrewed Saildrone surface vehicles were already on the front lines, capturing crucial data near the storm’s core. On Wednesday,…
https://gcaptain.com/watch-saildrone-intercepts-hurricane-milton-at-sea/
Why Do Some Hurricanes Stall While Others Dissipate?
With Hurricane Milton’s damage less than experts predicted, we must ask why Some Hurricanes Stall While Others Dissipate.by Kimberly Wood (Mississippi State University) A lot can go wrong when hurricanes…
https://gcaptain.com/why-do-some-hurricanes-stall-while-others-dissipate/
Ports Restricted, Oil Facilities Shut as Milton Approaches Florida
By Marianna Parraga and Anushree Mukherjee HOUSTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) – At least one oil and gas platform in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico was shut on Monday and Florida ports imposed restrictions…
https://gcaptain.com/ports-restricted-oil-facilities-shut-as-milton-approaches-florida/
Hurricane Milton Rapidly Intensifies to Category 5 Storm
Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm, with maximum sustained winds reaching 160 mph (250 km/h), posing a severe threat to the Yucatan Peninsula and Florida’s Gulf…
https://gcaptain.com/hurricane-milton-rapidly-intensifies-to-category-5-storm/
Florida in the Crosshairs as ‘Milton’ is Primed for Rapid Intensification
Tropical Storm Milton is rapidly intensifying as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico, prompting major concerns for the west coast of Florida. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports that…
https://gcaptain.com/florida-in-the-crosshairs-as-milton-is-primed-for-rapid-intensification/
Typhoon Krathon Brings Taiwan to a Standstill
By Mary Hui, Cindy Wang (Bloomberg) Typhoon Krathon tracked slowly toward Taiwan, with the storm set to weaken before making landfall on Thursday morning and the island will keep its $2.5…
https://gcaptain.com/typhoon-krathon-brings-taiwan-to-a-standstill/
National Hurricane Center Monitoring Multiple Systems as Atlantic Hurricane Season Heats Up
As the Southeastern U.S. continues to recover from Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on both coastal and inland communities, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is continueing to monitor multiple systems in…
Hurricane Helene Threatens Florida Big Bend with Catastrophic Impact
As Hurricane Helene barrels towards the Florida Big Bend, residents brace for what could be one of the most devastating storms to hit the region in decades. The National Hurricane…
https://gcaptain.com/hurricane-helene-threatens-florida-big-bend-with-catastrophic-impact/