Tag: danger
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From Drought to Flood Threat: U.S. Southern Plains
The National Weather Service has outlined flash flood watches throughout most of central Texas and into areas of the Four Corners. In the next 24 hours, 2 to 4 inches of rain are expected in central Texas, with 1 to 2 inches northeast into the Four Corners region. This rain will provide relief for SW…
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Typhoon Soulik-Closing Eye
Typhoon Soulik is experiencing what meteorologists call an eyewall replacement cycle. Major hurricanes commonly undergo this transformation when winds exceed 100 knots (115 mph/185 kph). An outer eyewall can develop as the eye becomes smaller in size and surrounding thunderstorms intensify. Soulik has weakened due to the outer wall overtaking the inner wall and closing the…
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High Temps Expected for Central U.S.
Central regions of the United States are expected to have above average highs for the next three days. Dallas, Texas and Denver, Colorado may see temperatures 8 degrees higher than average. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for many counties in the eastern half of Oklahoma. This advisory is in effect until later this evening (Thursday, July…
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Typhoon Soulik-Extreme Winds
Powerful Typhoon Soulik continues moving northwest toward the northern tip of Taiwan. As of 2100 UTC (4 pm EDT), this immense tropical system has reached Category 4 status with maximum sustained winds of 115 knots (132 mph/213 kph) and higher gusts. It is likely to reach Super Typhoon status with winds exceeding 137 knots (157…
Dr. Tashiana Osborne Cherké 