Tropical Globe
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Hurricane hunter reconnaissance data and models.
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Backup systems hosted at: @hurricanecity.com
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Website: https://tropicalglobe.com/
Backup systems hosted at: @hurricanecity.com
Our site is not affiliated with any governmental entity.
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For the next few days, until further notice, @hurricanecity.com will provide Atlantic, East Pacific and Central Pacific model and recon data, including for Lowell.
Models:
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Recon:
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September 6, 2026 at 6:33 PM
For the next few days, until further notice, @hurricanecity.com will provide Atlantic, East Pacific and Central Pacific model and recon data, including for Lowell.
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September 1, 2026 at 4:37 AM
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This is now my 31st year writing these updates on tropical Atlantic activity.
I have written approximately 1470 posts spanning 488 tropical cyclones including 228 hurricanes, 107 major hurricanes, and 57 retired storm names...
1996-2026 seems like a good milestone to wrap it up.
I have written approximately 1470 posts spanning 488 tropical cyclones including 228 hurricanes, 107 major hurricanes, and 57 retired storm names...
1996-2026 seems like a good milestone to wrap it up.
First named storm of the season could be brewing in the Gulf of Mexico
Updates and summaries on tropical Atlantic activity... including easterly waves, tropical storms, subtropical storms, and hurricanes.
bmcnoldy.blogspot.com
June 16, 2026 at 11:48 PM
This is now my 31st year writing these updates on tropical Atlantic activity.
I have written approximately 1470 posts spanning 488 tropical cyclones including 228 hurricanes, 107 major hurricanes, and 57 retired storm names...
1996-2026 seems like a good milestone to wrap it up.
I have written approximately 1470 posts spanning 488 tropical cyclones including 228 hurricanes, 107 major hurricanes, and 57 retired storm names...
1996-2026 seems like a good milestone to wrap it up.
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My first post on an active Atlantic tropical system of 2026, and the first to be triple-authored by @irenesans.bsky.social, @bhensonweather.bsky.social, and myself:
yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/06/heav...
yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/06/heav...
Heavy rains slam the Texas coast ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone One » Yale Climate Connections
As it slogs northeastward, the system may become a tropical depression or tropical storm – but flooding is a real threat regardless.
yaleclimateconnections.org
June 16, 2026 at 3:42 PM
My first post on an active Atlantic tropical system of 2026, and the first to be triple-authored by @irenesans.bsky.social, @bhensonweather.bsky.social, and myself:
yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/06/heav...
yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/06/heav...
I created a song for @hurricanecity.com's Hurricane Radio. (hurricanecity.com/radio.htm) Lyrics were written by me, a human, but otherwise everything else is done by artificial intelligence at Suno. Only non-commercial use allowed due to license restrictions at Suno. (but lyrics are public domain)
Every Year (AI Song)
YouTube video by TropicalAtlantic
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March 4, 2026 at 3:32 PM
I created a song for @hurricanecity.com's Hurricane Radio. (hurricanecity.com/radio.htm) Lyrics were written by me, a human, but otherwise everything else is done by artificial intelligence at Suno. Only non-commercial use allowed due to license restrictions at Suno. (but lyrics are public domain)
Why we live at the coast. Though if you're thinking about it, you might want to change your mind, hurricanes are nuisance! You can't really see them, but there's at least 5 manatees. My camera battery died while starting to take video, but I had just enough to turn back on and snap a few pictures.
February 18, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Why we live at the coast. Though if you're thinking about it, you might want to change your mind, hurricanes are nuisance! You can't really see them, but there's at least 5 manatees. My camera battery died while starting to take video, but I had just enough to turn back on and snap a few pictures.
Current administration's destruction of NCAR will be an unmitigated disaster that will kill lots of people. When they destroy something that saves lives, that's what they're doing. They won't move important parts somewhere else. Entire point is destruction & mayhem like every other action they take.
@bhensonweather.bsky.social spent most of his career working at NCAR. He writes, "Working at NCAR and UCAR was an enormous privilege and one of the great joys of my life. I gained a humbling appreciation for the intricacy of the atmosphere."
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/12/trum...
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/12/trum...
Trump administration announces plans to 'break up' the National Center for Atmospheric Research » Yale Climate Connections
The center is one of the world’s premier institutions for studying the atmosphere. Its work has saved countless lives.
yaleclimateconnections.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Current administration's destruction of NCAR will be an unmitigated disaster that will kill lots of people. When they destroy something that saves lives, that's what they're doing. They won't move important parts somewhere else. Entire point is destruction & mayhem like every other action they take.
The Air Force & NOAA hurricane hunters conducted 33 missions into, and around, #Melissa. Additional information appears in the alternate text for the images.
November 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The Air Force & NOAA hurricane hunters conducted 33 missions into, and around, #Melissa. Additional information appears in the alternate text for the images.
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I deeply respect the work that's been invested into exploring our approaches to tracking high-end tropical cyclones, but I can't in good conscience remain silent regarding the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale (SSHWS) and discussion around a so-called category 6. 🧵 [1/5]
October 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I deeply respect the work that's been invested into exploring our approaches to tracking high-end tropical cyclones, but I can't in good conscience remain silent regarding the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale (SSHWS) and discussion around a so-called category 6. 🧵 [1/5]
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Not since 1935 has anyone experienced a storm like Melissa. Melissa's record wouldn't have happened without climate change, which made the hurricane's winds about 10 mph stronger, according to a rapid attribution analysis by Climate Central. yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/10/cata...
Catastrophic Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica as the strongest landfalling Atlantic hurricane on record » Yale Climate Connections
At landfall in western Jamaica, Melissa’s 185 mph winds and 892 mb pressure tied with the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 in the Florida Keys as the strongest on record for the Atlantic.
yaleclimateconnections.org
October 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Not since 1935 has anyone experienced a storm like Melissa. Melissa's record wouldn't have happened without climate change, which made the hurricane's winds about 10 mph stronger, according to a rapid attribution analysis by Climate Central. yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/10/cata...
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WCK is in Jamaica ahead of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa’s landfall. The storm is expected to bring destructive winds, torrential rain & widespread flooding. We’re working with local partners to serve meals as quickly as possible.
Read more: wck.org/news/hurricane-melissa
#ChefsForJamaica
Read more: wck.org/news/hurricane-melissa
#ChefsForJamaica
October 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
WCK is in Jamaica ahead of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa’s landfall. The storm is expected to bring destructive winds, torrential rain & widespread flooding. We’re working with local partners to serve meals as quickly as possible.
Read more: wck.org/news/hurricane-melissa
#ChefsForJamaica
Read more: wck.org/news/hurricane-melissa
#ChefsForJamaica
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One factor that supported Melissa reaching this record: an Argo float southeast of Jamaica shows a dramatic decrease in upper-level ocean temperature before (18 Oct) and after (28 Oct) the storm.
My heart goes out to the folks in Jamaica facing this powerful hurricane's numerous hazards today. 💔
My heart goes out to the folks in Jamaica facing this powerful hurricane's numerous hazards today. 💔
October 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
One factor that supported Melissa reaching this record: an Argo float southeast of Jamaica shows a dramatic decrease in upper-level ocean temperature before (18 Oct) and after (28 Oct) the storm.
My heart goes out to the folks in Jamaica facing this powerful hurricane's numerous hazards today. 💔
My heart goes out to the folks in Jamaica facing this powerful hurricane's numerous hazards today. 💔
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A climate justice disaster is underway in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa moves over the island.
October 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
A climate justice disaster is underway in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa moves over the island.
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Major Hurricane Melissa makes a historic landfall near New Hope, Jamaica.
October 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Major Hurricane Melissa makes a historic landfall near New Hope, Jamaica.
1:00pm EDT on Oct 28, 2025: #Melissa has made landfall near New Hope, Jamaica with 185mph wind & pressure of 892mb. For wind, ties for strongest landfalling Atlantic hurricane matching Labor Day hurricane in 1935 in Florida Keys & Dorian in 2019 in Bahamas. For pressure, ties for Labor Day hurricane
October 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
1:00pm EDT on Oct 28, 2025: #Melissa has made landfall near New Hope, Jamaica with 185mph wind & pressure of 892mb. For wind, ties for strongest landfalling Atlantic hurricane matching Labor Day hurricane in 1935 in Florida Keys & Dorian in 2019 in Bahamas. For pressure, ties for Labor Day hurricane
At 11:15 am EDT, Air Force hurricane hunters posted about returning to Curacao "after encountering heavy turbulence today while entering the eye of Hurricane Melissa". "During the event, the aircraft briefly experienced forces stronger than normal due to turbulence" www.facebook.com/hurricanehun...
October 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
At 11:15 am EDT, Air Force hurricane hunters posted about returning to Curacao "after encountering heavy turbulence today while entering the eye of Hurricane Melissa". "During the event, the aircraft briefly experienced forces stronger than normal due to turbulence" www.facebook.com/hurricanehun...
A catastrophic, historical event is about to unfold in Jamaica.
Hurricane warnings are also in effect for parts of eastern Cuba and parts of the Bahamas which will also experience the impact of #Melissa.
Hurricane warnings are also in effect for parts of eastern Cuba and parts of the Bahamas which will also experience the impact of #Melissa.
October 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A catastrophic, historical event is about to unfold in Jamaica.
Hurricane warnings are also in effect for parts of eastern Cuba and parts of the Bahamas which will also experience the impact of #Melissa.
Hurricane warnings are also in effect for parts of eastern Cuba and parts of the Bahamas which will also experience the impact of #Melissa.
9:05am EDT Monday on #Melissa: Air Force dropsonde has measured a pressure of 893 millibars. (with 13 knots of surface wind this may indicate a pressure of around 892 millibars) If 893mb, it makes it 4th strongest ever recoded in the Atlantic in terms of pressure. If 892mb, it makes it tied for 3rd.
October 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
9:05am EDT Monday on #Melissa: Air Force dropsonde has measured a pressure of 893 millibars. (with 13 knots of surface wind this may indicate a pressure of around 892 millibars) If 893mb, it makes it 4th strongest ever recoded in the Atlantic in terms of pressure. If 892mb, it makes it tied for 3rd.
9am EDT Tuesday update from NHC on #Melissa: "An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft has found that Melissa is strengthening with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph (290 km/h). Estimated minimum central pressure based on aircraft data has fallen to 896 mb (26.47 inches)." www.nhc.noaa.gov
October 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
9am EDT Tuesday update from NHC on #Melissa: "An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft has found that Melissa is strengthening with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph (290 km/h). Estimated minimum central pressure based on aircraft data has fallen to 896 mb (26.47 inches)." www.nhc.noaa.gov
In regard to high SFMR readings with the current Air Force mission, please see this post from @franklinjamesl.bsky.social. SFMR readings are estimated. Recon does indicate that Melissa is further strengthening and some of the most recent flight level wind data was not available for the 2am advisory.
Alan, unless something has changed recently, the SFMR data aren’t considered properly calibrated. NOAA turned off the transmission of the SFMR but that’s harder to do on the AF C-130s.
October 27, 2025 at 6:30 AM
In regard to high SFMR readings with the current Air Force mission, please see this post from @franklinjamesl.bsky.social. SFMR readings are estimated. Recon does indicate that Melissa is further strengthening and some of the most recent flight level wind data was not available for the 2am advisory.
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If current forecasts hold, Melissa will be the most powerful hurricane ever to strike Jamaica. Sustained winds at landfall may top 140 mph, along with localized rains of 40"+ and major storm surge. Here's my latest update with @drjeffmasters.bsky.social:
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/10/meli...
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/10/meli...
Melissa leaps from tropical storm to Category 4 hurricane in 18 hours » Yale Climate Connections
Catastrophic impacts are becoming increasingly likely for Jamaica, with Melissa expected to crash onshore by early Tuesday.
yaleclimateconnections.org
October 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
If current forecasts hold, Melissa will be the most powerful hurricane ever to strike Jamaica. Sustained winds at landfall may top 140 mph, along with localized rains of 40"+ and major storm surge. Here's my latest update with @drjeffmasters.bsky.social:
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/10/meli...
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/10/meli...
I'm writing code to display wind swath over life of storm using track & wind radii. Want to include exact smoothing NHC uses. "smooth wind field depicted on the graphic is produced by a trigonometric interpolation between the four defined radii" (www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutwindfie...)
Anyone know how?
Anyone know how?
August 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I'm writing code to display wind swath over life of storm using track & wind radii. Want to include exact smoothing NHC uses. "smooth wind field depicted on the graphic is produced by a trigonometric interpolation between the four defined radii" (www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutwindfie...)
Anyone know how?
Anyone know how?
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