Author: Pastor Gary

Our Tropical Storm Research Center normally does not comment on inland storms, however, with the development of a record breaking winter storm that will affect millions of persons along the East Coast and parts of New England over the next 4 to 6 days, we thought that we would at least mention it here.

Please use the National Weather Service interactive map link below and click on your area of interest for alerts, watches and warnings.  Take care and be safe !!

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/largemap.php

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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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As the Tropical Storm and Hurricane season ends each year, the staff at the Tropical Storm Research Center doesn’t take any time off. We update our tracking software, monitor Jet Stream movements, go over data points from the previous season and monitor inland winter storm issues that can contribute to trends in the next Tropical Storm and Hurricane season.  As we monitor inland issues in our off season, we will occasionally publish regional weather concerns in our website blog area. Our blog can be found through the blog button, top right on the main screen where you will find a link to an interactive weather map. Click on any area of interest for a recap of conditions as provided by the National Weather Service.

We will be back in mid May 2016 with pre-season preparedness information. Until then, please check in with us occasionally for any news or seasonal updates.  Thank you for following us here at www.gulfstorm,net .

In keeping with our office policy of mentioning helpful hints to keep our readers safe and secure in many ways, especially now in the face of increasing terrorist activity, today we are quoting from the US State Department News Release below. If you are traveling domestically or internationally, please be extra observant and cautious.
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Worldwide Travel Alert Issued 23 November 2015:

The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh or ISIS), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and targeting both official and private interests. This Travel Alert expires on 24 February 2016.

The entire news release can be read here:

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/worldwide-travel-alert.html

Tropical Storm Kate formed in the region between Hispaniola and the Bahamas. This Tropical Storm will be moved away from the US East Coast by a cold front that it is currently encountering. Since this storm will not be making a coastal landfall in the US, this will be our only mention of Tropical Storm Kate.

Please use the NHC link below for current 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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With November upon us and only a few weeks remaining in the 2015 Atlantic Tropical Storm and Hurricane Season , the probability of the formation of significant Tropical Storms is lessening each day.  The east Pacific “El Nino” effect has helped in reducing the frequency of strong Atlantic origin Tropical Storms this season.  While there is always the possibility of a late season storm,  we are not currently seeing any indications of conditions that would produce such storms.  However, our staff at the Tropical Storm Research Center will continue to monitor conditions through the first week in December and we will report anything of interest.

Thank you for using our website and viewing our unofficial advisories. For off season inland weather information, please click on our “Blog” tab at the top right of our main page for an interactive map that will provide local and regional weather advisories. You can also use this link:   National Weather Service Interactive Map

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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 Joaquin was upgraded to Hurricane status by the National Hurricane Center after a ‘Hurricane Hunter’ aircraft investigated the storm early Wednesday, September 30.  The storm had taken a more westerly track and entered a more favorable area for development.  This Hurricane will be tracking northward  and by Sunday and Monday, October 4-5,  it will be close to the US East Coast near the North/South Carolina border. It will continue northward affecting the coast from Virginia to New England late Monday into late week.  Persons along the Central US East Coast and New England are being asked to monitor this storm by way of local media broadcasts and the National Hurricane Center.  High surf, heavy rain, on-shore winds, lowland coastal flooding and some tornadoes may be present in the areas mentioned starting this weekend. This Hurricane may make Major Category (>110 MPH  central eye winds.)

Please use the NHC link below for current 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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Tropical Storm Joaquin developed from a tropical depression 380 miles southwest of Bermuda.  This storm will be moving generally northward over the next week or so off the US East Coast. It is not expected to make a direct landfall on the US East Coast, but unsettled weather may be felt along the area from the Carolinas to New England  through Tuesday, October 06.  Gusty winds, heavy rain, high surf and rip currents may be seen.   Unless this storm makes a significant turn to the west, this will be our only mention of Named Storm Joaquin.

Please use the NHC link below for current 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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Tropical Storm Ida formed out of a Tropical Depression west-southwest of the Cape Verde Islands in the eastern Atlantic.  This storm will be moving slowly to the northwest for nearly a week. It will be  encountering upper level wind shear as well as dry air to it’s north, so significant development in the near term is unlikely.  We will watch this storm’s progress and post if necessary, however, this may be the only Named Storm Ida post, based on current data.

Please use the NHC link below for current 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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Tropical Storm Henri formed from a low pressure area about 250 miles east southeast of Bermuda within the past several hours.  This storm will move northerly and then northeast and may briefly affect the Canadian Maritime Provinces this weekend.  It will not be affecting the coastal US, so this will be our only mention of named storm Henri.

Please use the NHC link below for current 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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