Tropical storm developing off the SE coast of USA, landfall forecast in North Carolina

Tropical storm developing off the SE coast of USA, landfall forecast in North Carolina

Meteorologists are closely monitoring a low-pressure system currently situated off the southeastern coast of the United States. Currently known as Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen, the system is expected to strengthen into a full-fledged tropical storm by the time it makes landfall in North Carolina on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Lee forecast to start impacting New England today

Lee forecast to start impacting New England today

As per the National Hurricane Center’s latest advisory at 12:00 UTC (8:00 AM AST) on September 15, 2023, Hurricane Lee, currently over the western Atlantic Ocean, is anticipated to bring tropical storm conditions across parts of coastal New England by this afternoon.

Hurricane “Idalia” threatens parts of Florida with catastrophic storm surge, U.S.

Hurricane “Idalia” threatens parts of Florida with catastrophic storm surge, U.S.

Idalia has strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane and is expected to become a major hurricane tonight before it reaches the Big Bend coast of Florida. It is likely to still be a hurricane while moving across southern Georgia, and possibly when it reaches the coast of Georgia or southern South Carolina on Wednesday.

Tropical Storm “Harold” hits South Texas, marking the first U.S. hit of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season

Tropical Storm “Harold” hits South Texas, marking the first U.S. hit of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season

Tropical Storm “Harold” — the first Atlantic tropical cyclone to make landfall in the US for 2023, hit South Texas on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, delivering torrential rains and localized flash floods in areas along the Mexico border. This sudden impact came mere hours after its upgrade from a tropical depression on its trajectory across the Gulf of Mexico.

Hilary becomes the fourth tropical storm or hurricane to reach California intact, brings record-breaking rains

Hilary becomes the fourth tropical storm or hurricane to reach California intact, brings record-breaking rains

Tropical Storm “Hilary” — previously a Category 4 hurricane — reached California on August 20, 2023, marking its position as one of the rare storms to maintain integrity upon reaching the state. The storm, with surface winds over 80 km/h (50 mph), brought with it record-breaking rainfall and caused widespread flooding and power outages across the region.

Oregon facing one of its hottest five-day stretches on record, U.S.

Oregon facing one of its hottest five-day stretches on record, U.S.

There is high confidence in a dangerous heat wave in the Pacific Northwest, with locations in the interior valleys and lower elevations of western Oregon facing one of their hottest five-day stretches on record (by average temperature), with above 38 °C (100 °F) highs likely.

July 2023 sets record as Tampa’s hottest month ever, Florida

July 2023 sets record as Tampa’s hottest month ever, Florida

In July 2023, Tampa, Florida experienced the warmest month ever recorded, with average high and low temperatures peaking at 1.5 °C (2.7 °F) above the norm. The lack of expected summer rainfall is a significant contributing factor to the record heat.

Severe storms, baseball-sized hail cause widespread power outages from the southern Plains to the Northeast, U.S.

Severe storms, baseball-sized hail cause widespread power outages from the southern Plains to the Northeast, U.S.

Severe storms, characterized by high winds and large hail, swept across the United States from the southern Plains to the Northeast on Thursday, July 20, 2023, resulting in one fatality and leaving more than 500 000 customers without power. The storms, which reached their height in the evening, caused widespread damage to crops, trees, and buildings.