Author: Pastor Gary

Volunteer senior Tropical Storm analyst with TSRC /// Semi Retired Christian Pastor, serving Alabama, Michigan, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Wisconsin and Florida seasonally /// Chaplain Responder, into storm devastation areas.
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Atlantic Basin Tropical Storm and Hurricane Season, June 1 to Nov. 30, 2017

Tropical Storm and Hurricane Season – June 01 to November 30.
For our friends and colleagues along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of the US, this is just a reminder that the start of the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico Tropical Storm and Hurricane Season has officially started. Please make certain that you have gone over storm preparedness with family members and you have a plan. The National Hurricane Center in Miami has projected a higher than average named storm count this season and our own software is in agreement with that possibility. Our own unofficial storm projections and analysis will be in place again this year for our readers, but please review all official NHC directives and local reports as well as our data. Take care and be safe.
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“These are not official advisories. These updates and advisories are based upon information from our own computer models, NOAA, Local Weather Data Centers, deep water Buoy Data, and other publicly available sources. FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PERSON, please refer to your Local, State, and Federal Authority updates for Official Advisories and Orders. For up to the minute advisories and official updates, it is essential that you monitor your local Emergency Government, NOAA and Local Media Broadcasts. Please do not make personal safety decisions based upon information presented here.”
Tropical Storm Research Center, Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Tropical Storm and Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 7 to 13, 2017

Tropical Storm and Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 7 to 13, 2017.
 
Our Tropical Storm Research Center would like to offer a link, below, to the National Hurricane Center’s Hurricane Preparedness website.
 
The Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico Tropical Storm and Hurricane Season runs from June 01 to November 30 and the information presented in the NHC website listed below could save your life. Take care and be safe.
 
 
 
 
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“These are not official advisories. These updates and advisories are based upon information from our own computer models, NOAA, Local Weather Data Centers, deep water Buoy Data, and other publicly available sources. FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PERSON, please refer to your Local, State, and Federal Authority updates for Official Advisories and Orders. For up to the minute advisories and official updates, it is essential that you monitor your local Emergency Government, NOAA and Local Media Broadcasts. Please do not make personal safety decisions based upon information presented here.”
 
www.gulfstorm.net
 
Tropical Storm Research Center, Gulf Shores, Alabama
 
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Special Weather Statement for Weekend of April 29 – 30 , 2017 through May 3

A developing storm system in the northern Pacific will be moving with the Jet Stream into the area of Texas and Oklahoma by early this weekend. Due to an interaction between air masses, this storm system could produce severe weather from Texas and Oklahoma, Arkansas, along the Gulf States and into the Southeastern US this weekend and into early next week. There are some variables, but current computer modeling is showing a higher than average potential for severe thunderstorms, large hail, flash flooding and tornadoes. Please use the link below for detailed OFFICIAL information as the weekend approaches.

http://www.weather.gov/

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“These are not official advisories. These updates and advisories are based upon information from our own computer models, NOAA, Local Weather Data Centers, deep water Buoy Data, and other publicly available sources. FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PERSON, please refer to your Local, State, and Federal Authority updates for Official Advisories and Orders. For up to the minute advisories and official updates, it is essential that you monitor your local Emergency Government, NOAA and Local Media Broadcasts. Please do not make personal safety decisions based upon information presented here.”
 
https://gulfstorm.net
 
Tropical Storm Research Center, Gulf Shores, Alabama
 
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Named Storm Arlene 2017

Tropical Storm Season starts officially on June 01, 2017. That being said,
Tropical Storm Arlene formed in the mid Atlantic from a series of active thunderstorms. The storm is moving west northwest at 25 miles per hour with top sustained winds at just over 45 Miles per hour. This storm will be running into an area of dry air and wind shear on Friday, April 21 and will be dissipating shortly thereafter.
 
We are reporting this very early rare Tropical Storm in keeping with our policy of making mention of all Named Storms forming in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.
 
For additional details on this storm, use the link below.
 
 
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“These are not official advisories. These updates and advisories are based upon information from our own computer models, NOAA, Local Weather Data Centers, deep water Buoy Data, and other publicly available sources. FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PERSON, please refer to your Local, State, and Federal Authority updates for Official Advisories and Orders. For up to the minute advisories and official updates, it is essential that you monitor your local Emergency Government, NOAA and Local Media Broadcasts. Please do not make personal safety decisions based upon information presented here.”
 
https://gulfstorm.net
 
Tropical Storm Research Center, Gulf Shores, Alabama
 
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Off Season Inland Storm Tracking

Off Season Inland Information:

For our viewers in areas that are prone to snow and ice to the north and severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in many parts of the US, please use the interactive link below to review National Weather Service advisories, watches and warnings.   Click on your area of interest on the map and check the details concerning critical weather issues.  Take care and be safe.

http://www.weather.gov/

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Severe Winter Storms – Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and NW Florida Jan. 02, 2017

For our viewers in southern Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and northwest Florida – January 3, 2017 at 2:20 AM CST.
 
We have seen the news reports of tornado and straight line wind damage from the severe storms on January 2, especially in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. No injuries or deaths have been reported in the Gulf Shores area, but there has been significant damage to buildings, trees, power lines and infrastructure.  Some deaths have been reported near Dothan, Alabama. Moderate flooding is a concern in many places, especially along the Styx River, and dense fog has set in.  Authorities are cautioning that unless travel is absolutely required, to please stay off the roads until officials and workers can clear debris and assure your travel safety.
Take Care and Be Safe…
 
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2016 Atlantic Tropical Storm Season Nearly Over

The Atlantic Tropical Storm and Hurricane season runs from June 01 to November 30 each year.  We are just a few days away from the official end of the 2016 season… a season that saw an average number of named storms and landfalls in areas where no storms have been present for several years.

Our Tropical Storm Research Center in Gulf Shores, Alabama, will still be monitoring things for several weeks for any post-season development.  We will also be back in mid-May 2017, with pre-season preparedness information.

Please use the link below for off season INLAND storm information for your area. Thank you for following us and thanks for your feedback and comments.

http://www.weather.gov/

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“These are not official advisories. These updates and advisories are based upon information from our own computer models, NOAA, Local Weather Data Centers, deep water Buoy Data, and other publicly available sources. FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PERSON, please refer to your Local, State, and Federal Authority updates for Official Advisories and Orders. For up to the minute advisories and official updates, it is essential that you monitor your local Emergency Government, NOAA and Local Media Broadcasts. Please do not make personal safety decisions based upon information presented here.”
 
 
Tropical Storm Research Center, Gulf Shores, Alabama
 
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Named Storm Otto -2016

A late season Tropical Storm formed from a tropical depression located just north of Panama. This storm rapidly intensified and is very close to Hurricane Category 1 strength. This storm will be influenced by an upper level system that will take it across Central America and into the Eastern Pacific in a few days. At this time, the storm is not anticipated to affect the US, so unless an unexpected north turn takes place, this will be our only mention of Named Storm Otto.
 
Please use the link below to the National Hurricane Center for official advisories.
 
 
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“These are not official advisories. These updates and advisories are based upon information from our own computer models, NOAA, Local Weather Data Centers, deep water Buoy Data, and other publicly available sources. FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PERSON, please refer to your Local, State, and Federal Authority updates for Official Advisories and Orders. For up to the minute advisories and official updates, it is essential that you monitor your local Emergency Government, NOAA and Local Media Broadcasts. Please do not make personal safety decisions based upon information presented here.”
 
 
Tropical Storm Research Center, Gulf Shores, Alabama
 
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Very Early Atlantic Storm Comment – October 18, 2016 @ 1:00 PM EDT

October 22, 2016:  UPDATE to memo below:   The low pressure area mentioned below has dissipated due to interaction with a cold front that moved off the US East Coast late Thursday.
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Very Early Atlantic Storm Comment – October 18, 2016
 
An area of low pressure is forming and strengthening just northeast of The Bahamas. This area of low pressure will be moving northward and possibly by Thursday, north-northwestward. While it is very early to do any accurate computer modeling, we are suggesting that persons along the Atlantic Coast of the US from coastal Georgia to New England start to monitor this situation for a minimum of high surf along the East Coast.  We will supply unofficial updates if needed.
 
Please use the link below to the National Hurricane Center for official advisories.
 
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“These are not official advisories. These updates and advisories are based upon information from our own computer models, NOAA, Local Weather Data Centers, deep water Buoy Data, and other publicly available sources. FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PERSON, please refer to your Local, State, and Federal Authority updates for Official Advisories and Orders. For up to the minute advisories and official updates, it is essential that you monitor your local Emergency Government, NOAA and Local Media Broadcasts. Please do not make personal safety decisions based upon information presented here.”
 
 
Tropical Storm Research Center, Gulf Shores, Alabama
 
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Named Storm Nicole – 2016

Named Storm Nicole formed in the west central Atlantic over a week ago, at the same time that Hurricane Matthew was flooding part of the US east coast. Named Storm Nicole has been essentially stationary and has been going back and forth between Tropical Storm and Hurricane status, but is now forecast to become a Major Category Hurricane and start movement to the northeast.  While this storm will not be affecting the US coastline, it will be affecting Bermuda as a Major Hurricane within 24 to 36 hours. Persons in Bermuda and all cruise line ships should be aware of this hazardous storm.

Please use the link below to the National Hurricane Center for official advisories.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
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“These are not official advisories. These updates and advisories are based upon information from our own computer models, NOAA, Local Weather Data Centers, deep water Buoy Data, and other publicly available sources. FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PERSON, please refer to your Local, State, and Federal Authority updates for Official Advisories and Orders. For up to the minute advisories and official updates, it is essential that you monitor your local Emergency Government, NOAA and Local Media Broadcasts. Please do not make personal safety decisions based upon information presented here.”
https://gulfstorm.net
Tropical Storm Research Center, Gulf Shores, Alabama
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