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Capital Weather Gang Archive: Tropical Weather

Video: 2010 Hurricane season in one minute

We already posted the five minute version of the 2010 hurricane season, created by NOAA. If you have a short attention span, you may prefer the one minute version below.

By Jason Samenow  | February 15, 2011; 7:00 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (5)
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Queensland, Australia slammed by cyclone

Wednesday morning (Eastern Time), cyclone Yasi made landfall as a powerful Category Four storm (Category 5 on Australia's scale) along Australia's northeastern coast in Queensland with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph. (What we call hurricanes, Australian's call cyclones).

By Jason Samenow  | February 3, 2011; 12:45 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (4)
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Awesome satellite loop of hurricane season

If you haven't seen it already, check out this awesome satellite loop showing the hyperactive 2010 Atlantic hurricane season in its entirety. I could watch it, and watch it, and watch it...

By Jason Samenow  | December 3, 2010; 10:10 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (6)
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Hurricane season in 2010 made history

Long-range forecasts made last spring for the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season nearly unanimously predicted lots of storms. Though they generally underforecast how many we would actually observe, they were right it would be an active season. In remarkable fashion, the ocean-atmosphere interplay throughout the tropics in 2010 allowed for a hyper-production of cyclones rarely matched in modern times. Only 2 seasons since 1944 recorded more named storms: 1995 (19) and 2005 (28).

By Greg Postel  | November 18, 2010; 12:50 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (23)
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Hurricane Tomas battering Haiti, Bahamas next

Tomas has been steadily intensifying since yesterday morning and reached hurricane status overnight. Its maximum sustained winds are 85 mph as the storm heads north/northeast at 12 mph through Windward Channel connecting the Caribbean and Atlantic between eastern Cuba and western Haiti. Some additional strengthening is possible in the next day as the storm sets its eyes on the southeastern Bahamas where it could peak at Category 2 intensity.

By Jason Samenow  | November 5, 2010; 12:45 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (2)
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Tropical storm Tomas taking torrential rains to Haiti

Disaster-stricken Haiti faces an unwelcome challenge as Tropical Storm Tomas makes its approach. Already, the outer bands of Tomas are moving ashore the country's southwest coast.

By Greg Postel and Jason Samenow  | November 4, 2010; 2:40 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (3)
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Older Entries in This Category »

Tropical storm Tomas regroups, eyes Haiti, Jason Samenow , November 2, 2010
Tropical storm Tomas a goner? Haiti hoping ..., Greg Postel , November 1, 2010
Tomas grows into season's 12th hurricane, Greg Postel , October 30, 2010
Shary & friends keep tropical storm season alive, Greg Postel , October 29, 2010
Is a hurricane shield protecting the U.S. coast?, Jason Samenow , October 25, 2010
Richard's troublesome tropical journey, Greg Postel , October 25, 2010
Cyclone Giri explodes, socks Burma shore, Jason Samenow , October 22, 2010
Tropical Storm Richard will likely avoid U.S., Greg Postel , October 22, 2010
Typhoon Megi churns toward China, Jason Samenow , October 21, 2010
Tropical Storm Richard blossoms in Caribbean, Greg Postel , October 21, 2010
Another named tropical storm on the way?, Greg Postel , October 20, 2010
Typhoon Megi likely to track east of Hong Kong, Jason Samenow , October 20, 2010
House integrity tested with giant wind fans, Capital Weather Gang , October 20, 2010
Typhoon Megi eyes China coast, Hong Kong, Jason Samenow , October 19, 2010
Marveling at Super Typhoon Megi, Jason Samenow , October 18, 2010
Hurricane Paula winding up in the Caribbean, Greg Postel , October 12, 2010
Otto may form, but tropical season slowing?, Don Lipman , October 6, 2010
The calm before the rainstorm, Jason Samenow , September 29, 2010
Tropical storm Nicole is no more, Jason Samenow , September 29, 2010
Moisture from tropics to feed D.C. rainmaker , Jason Samenow , September 29, 2010
Tropical storm Nicole not so tropical, Greg Postel , September 29, 2010
Tropical depression forms, eyes Florida, East Coast, Jason Samenow , September 28, 2010
Tropical Storm Matthew may threaten U.S., Greg Postel , September 24, 2010
Risk for U.S. hurricane landfall increasing, Greg Postel , September 21, 2010
Not all hurricanes are created equal, Jason Samenow , September 17, 2010
Hurricanes keep avoiding U.S., will it continue?, Capital Weather Gang , September 15, 2010
Igor may be a miss; more 'cane season to come, Greg Postel , September 10, 2010
Earl eyes New England after lashing N.C., Capital Weather Gang , September 3, 2010
Weakening Earl to remain offshore North Carolina, Jason Samenow , September 2, 2010
Hurricane Earl headed north off East Coast, Capital Weather Gang , September 2, 2010
Earl weaker, still a serious threat to East Coast, Capital Weather Gang , September 2, 2010
Earl threatens coast from N.C. to New England, Capital Weather Gang , September 2, 2010
Intense Hurricane Earl barrels toward East coast, Capital Weather Gang , September 2, 2010
Impressive Earl intensifying, turning up coast, Jason Samenow , September 1, 2010
Earl: Storm warning up for VA/MD/DE beaches, Capital Weather Gang , September 1, 2010
Hurricane Earl watches for VA/MD/DE beaches, Greg Postel , September 1, 2010
Earl update: Hurricane watch for NC Outer Banks, Jason Samenow , August 31, 2010
Re-living the emotions of Katrina at the Newseum, Dan Stillman , August 31, 2010
Core of Earl still likely to stay offshore, Greg Postel , August 31, 2010
Katrina: A lesson in risk mismanagement, Andrew Freedman , August 30, 2010
Beach trip? Beware of dangerous rip currents., Dan Stillman , August 27, 2010
Forecasting hurricanes: Part 2, Steve Tracton , August 26, 2010
Danielle unlikely to threaten U.S., Greg Postel , August 23, 2010
Forecasting hurricanes: Part 1, Steve Tracton , August 19, 2010
Tropical storm Bonnie over Florida, Capital Weather Gang , July 23, 2010
Tropics: Caribbean not so quiet anymore, Greg Postel , July 20, 2010
Tropical trouble brewing?, Greg Postel , June 22, 2010
Rain totals adding up, especially in southeast Va., Capital Weather Gang , November 12, 2009
Weakening Ida closes in on Gulf Coast, Greg Postel , November 9, 2009
What Happened to Hurricane Season?, Dan Stillman , October 11, 2009
Reflecting on Hurricane Gloria, Ann Posegate , September 28, 2009
D.C. Rain Linked to Intensity of Hurricane Season?, Jason Samenow , September 24, 2009
Lackluster Hurricane Season Could Stay That Way, Greg Postel , September 23, 2009
New Tool for Hurricane Forecasting: WISDOM , Steve Tracton , September 11, 2009
Ike Dike Proposed to Protect Texas Coast, Ann Posegate , September 9, 2009
Tropical Storm Erika: Danny Deja Vu?, Greg Postel , September 2, 2009
Feeling the Power of Hurricane-Force Winds, Steve Tracton , August 27, 2009
Meet Tropical Storm Danny, Greg Postel , August 26, 2009
Bill Accelerating Northward, East of Carolinas, Capital Weather Gang , August 22, 2009
Hurricane Bill to Generate Dangerous Surf, Jason Samenow , August 21, 2009
Hurricane Bill to Bring Big Swells to East Coast, Capital Weather Gang , August 20, 2009
Hurricane Camille: She Was No Lady!, Don Lipman , August 17, 2009
Tropical Update: Ana Ailing, Bill Blossoming, Capital Weather Gang , August 17, 2009
Tropics Spring to Life: Claudette Nears Fl. Landfall, Capital Weather Gang , August 16, 2009
NOAA Hurricane Outlook to be Revised Lower?, Steve Tracton , August 4, 2009
My Dangerous Encounter With Hurricane Katrina, Capital Weather Gang , July 28, 2009
Hurricane Season Off to Slow Start, Capital Weather Gang , July 14, 2009
Weather Gang's Matt Rogers on El Nino, Capital Weather Gang , July 14, 2009
El Nino & Hurricanes: Devil May Be in Details, Andrew Freedman , July 8, 2009
Obama Proclaims Hurricane Preparedness Week, Ann Posegate , May 27, 2009
Hurricane Scale Faces Revisions, Jason Samenow , April 21, 2009
CWG Talks to Hurricane Center Director, Jamie Jones , April 17, 2009
Do You Have a Hurricane Plan?, Capital Weather Gang , April 16, 2009
CSU Hurricane Outlook Foresees Average Season, Jason Samenow , April 8, 2009
WeatherBug Issues 2009 Hurricane Outlook, Dan Stillman , April 3, 2009
AccuWeather's Bastardi Issues Hurricane Outlook, Jason Samenow , March 19, 2009
Moon's Effect on Atlantic Hurricanes, Ann Posegate , March 9, 2009
Powerful Hurricane Paloma Eyes Cuba, Jason Samenow , November 8, 2008
Hurricane Paloma not a Symbol of Peace, Dan Stillman , November 7, 2008
November Tropics: New Storm Spinning Up?, Jason Samenow , November 5, 2008
Hurricane Season Going Out Like a Lamb?, Dan Stillman , October 31, 2008
The Hairy Issue of Hurricane Modification, Steve Tracton , October 23, 2008
Hurricane Calamity, Steve Tracton , October 17, 2008
Remembering Hurricane Hazel, Capital Weather Gang , October 15, 2008
Omar on the Move. Paloma Next?, Dan Stillman , October 15, 2008
Marco Reminds Us It's Still Hurricane Season, Jason Samenow , October 7, 2008
In Focus: A Wind-Swept Soaking Tomorrow, Jason Samenow , September 24, 2008
Freedman: Climate News from the Arctic to Texas, Andrew Freedman , September 22, 2008
Could it be Kyle?, Jason Samenow , September 21, 2008
Time For a New Hurricane Rating System?, Dan Stillman , September 20, 2008
Remembering Hurricane Isabel, Five Years Later, Steve Tracton , September 18, 2008
Incredible Ike Imagery, Jason Samenow , September 17, 2008
Stormy Science: Hurricanes and Climate Change, Andrew Freedman , September 16, 2008
Ike's Bad Blow Was Almost Worse, Dan Stillman , September 14, 2008
Ike Deals Significant Blow to Texas and Gulf Coast, Ian Livingston , September 13, 2008
Ike Stands Alone, Looms Large as Texas Prepares, Dan Stillman , September 12, 2008
Meteorologist: 'Ike is a Freak Storm', Dan Stillman , September 11, 2008
Hurricane Ike and Hype Kick Into High Gear, Jason Samenow , September 10, 2008
Freedman: Climate-Hurricane Debate Yet to Come?, Andrew Freedman , September 10, 2008
Photography: Hurricanes From Orbit, Ian Livingston , September 9, 2008
Hurricane Ike Hammering Cuba, Capital Weather Gang , September 9, 2008
Some Hurricane Tracks Trickier Than Others, Steve Tracton , September 8, 2008
Photography: Hanna's Sunset, Kevin Ambrose , September 8, 2008
Hanna is History, Jason Samenow , September 6, 2008
Rain to Exit Stage Right; Winds Hang On, Dan Stillman , September 6, 2008
Hanna Deals a Saturday Soaker; End in Sight, Dan Stillman , September 6, 2008
Massive Deluge Across Metro Area, Jason Samenow , September 6, 2008
Hanna Pouring Very Heavy Rain over Region, Jason Samenow , September 6, 2008
Hanna to Blast Region with Rain and Wind, Jason Samenow , September 6, 2008
Showers Streaming In Ahead of Hanna, Jason Samenow , September 5, 2008
Hanna Not Quite a Hurricane as Showers Approach, Capital Weather Gang , September 5, 2008
Hanna On Course to Pound Region Saturday, Capital Weather Gang , September 5, 2008
Hanna Charging Towards Carolina Coast, Capital Weather Gang , September 5, 2008
Hanna Heading to Region With Heavy Rains, Wind, Capital Weather Gang , September 5, 2008
Hanna to Pack a Punch for Metro Area, Andrew Freedman , September 4, 2008
Hanna Struggles; Local Impacts Difficult to Pinpoint, Capital Weather Gang , September 4, 2008
Hanna's Track Trends East as it Heads Toward D.C., Dan Stillman , September 3, 2008
Talking to Kids about Hurricanes, Capital Weather Gang , September 3, 2008
Could Hanna Hit D.C. Hard?, Jason Samenow , September 2, 2008
Computer Models Nailed Gustav's Track, Jason Samenow , September 2, 2008
Gustav Fades, Hanna Strengthens, Ike is Born, Ian Livingston , September 1, 2008
Gustav Ashore, Hanna a Hurricane, Jason Samenow , September 1, 2008
Eye of Hurricane Gustav Moving On Shore, Jason Samenow , September 1, 2008
Gustav Closing in on Louisiana Strike, Jason Samenow , August 31, 2008
Gustav Set to Engulf Louisiana, Jason Samenow , August 31, 2008
Category 4 Gustav Heads for Gulf, Dan Stillman , August 30, 2008
Gustav on the Brink of Explosive Development, Jason Samenow , August 29, 2008
Cool Tools for 'Canes, Jason Samenow , August 28, 2008
When Hurricane Carol Came Calling, Steve Tracton , August 28, 2008
Gustav Grows Again; Hello Hanna, Jason Samenow , August 28, 2008
Gustav: Katrina Reincarnated?, Jason Samenow , August 27, 2008
Gustav Could Become a Giant, Jason Samenow , August 26, 2008
75 Years Since Chesapeake Potomac Hurricane, Jason Samenow , August 23, 2008
Fay Just Won't Go Away, Dan Stillman , August 21, 2008
In Focus: Fay's Foggy Future, Jason Samenow , August 19, 2008
Fay Could Become Formidable, Jason Samenow , August 16, 2008
Tropical Trouble Brewing???, Jason Samenow , August 12, 2008
Update: Edouard Makes Lone Star Landfall, Jason Samenow , August 5, 2008
Will Houston Have a Problem or Answered Prayer?, Jason Samenow , August 4, 2008
Recap: Goodbye Dolly, Jason Samenow , July 27, 2008
When Hurricanes Go Extratropical, Steve Tracton , July 25, 2008
Dolly Deals a Downpour, Jason Samenow , July 24, 2008
Dolly Makes Landfall in Texas; Winds Near 95 MPH, Capital Weather Gang , July 23, 2008
The Tropics are Hot, Capital Weather Gang , July 21, 2008
It's a Thingamabobbercane, Steve Tracton , July 17, 2008
Bertha's Been Here Before, Jason Samenow , July 9, 2008
Big Bertha: A Bad Omen?, Capital Weather Gang , July 8, 2008
Bertha Beefing Up, Capital Weather Gang , July 7, 2008
Dynamic Duo: Tropical Storms Arthur & Alma, Steve Tracton , June 13, 2008
Remembering Agnes, Capital Weather Gang , June 11, 2008
It's Hurricane Season, Jason Samenow , June 7, 2008
Gas Pains: A Perfect Storm?, Steve Scolnik , June 3, 2008
Inside the Burma Cyclone, Jason Samenow , May 7, 2008
Hurricane Conference Dispatch, Day 2, Jamie Jones , April 12, 2008
Hurricane Conference Dispatch, First Session, Jason Samenow , April 11, 2008
Busy 'Cane Season Forecast for Atlantic, Capital Weather Gang , April 9, 2008
Crashing 'Canes and New Chief, Jason Samenow , January 26, 2008
NOAA's NWS Near Naming New NHC Noggin?, Steve Scolnik , January 24, 2008
 
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