This Florida town was built to withstand high winds. See how it worked
Babcock, Florida was developer Syd Kitson's sustainable dream town, built and engineered around its own solar array and to withstand flooding and high winds. CNN's Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir reports how the town held up through two hurricanes for 'Adaptation Nation' on "The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper" Sunday March 23 at 8pm ET/PT on CNN.
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Bryan Norcross: Hurricane season to continue on pause for a while
Updated at 12:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, June 11, 2025 The atmosphere over the tropical Atlantic continues to be hostile to tropical development. High pressure, which is often sprawled across the Atlantic, has persistently nosed well into the Gulf. That high has blocked any tropical systems from turning north and caused persistent dry weather across Florida. Occasional disturbances have moved off Africa and through the tropical moisture belt south of the high-pressure system, as we expect this time of year. However, the unusual breadth and strength of the high has directed systems with the potential to develop into the Eastern Pacific. Two storms have already formed and another is likely. The second factor keeping the Atlantic quiet is Saharan dust. The flow around the high-pressure system has opened a persistent channel for the dusty air to spread west into the Caribbean and occasionally to Florida and into the Gulf. Artificial Intelligence Among New Tech Shaping Forecasts During 2025 Hurricane Season The ocean water temperatures across the tropical Atlantic between the Caribbean and Africa have returned to normal this year after two years of being extremely warm. That means that, unlike last year, no storms are unlikely to form east of the Caribbean until the water warms up later in the hurricane season. Water temperatures in the Caribbean Sea and the southern Gulf are always warm enough for tropical development, and this year they are even warmer than normal. A disturbance has to trigger a system to organize, however, and the dust and the storm track into the Pacific have kept the lid on any development. Computer forecast models, including the new AI models, are showing a slight chance that something might develop in the far western Gulf next week, but the chances are very low. Until the sprawling high-pressure system breaks down, tropical development is unlikely. The odds favor the Atlantic staying quiet through next week, at least. The delayed start to the hurricane season is not unusual. About a third of the time since 1950, the first Atlantic storm was named after June 15. And it's important to note that the eventual busyness of the hurricane season is not related to how it starts. In 2004, which was a gangbuster year with four hurricanes impacting Florida, the first storm to get a name in the tropics was Bonnie, and that wasn't until August 9. Alex formed on August 1, but in the far North Atlantic. So that wasn't related to the season's tropical developments. All indications are that this hurricane season will get busy once it gets going. Researchers at Colorado State University updated their seasonal prediction today but did not change their numbers from their April forecast. They are still calling for 17 named storms, 9 of them hurricanes, with 4 of them reaching Category 3 or above. Updated 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast Maintains Above-average Predictions Fueled By Warm Ocean Temps Hurricane season forecasts are issued by a variety of companies and agencies around the world. They all predict a similar outcome to the CSU numbers - average to slightly above average activity. But the CSU team acknowledges that the forecast is more uncertain this year than normal. If the tropical Atlantic warms up before the peak of the season, or a hurricane-supporting La Niña develops in the Pacific this fall, none of us will be surprised. For now, enjoy the article source: Bryan Norcross: Hurricane season to continue on pause for a while
Yahoo
12 hours ago
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Barbara becomes first hurricane of East Pacific season. Cosme won't be far behind
While all remains quiet in the tropical Atlantic basin, that's not the case in the eastern Pacific. Barbara strengthened as expected into the first hurricane of the eastern Pacific June 9, according to the 11 a.m. ET advisory. Tropical Storm Cosme is forecast to become the season's second hurricane later today. ➤ Track all active storms ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location A third system may become a tropical depression by the end of the weekend or over the weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center. The eastern Pacific is already on its third named storm of the season, while nothing has yet developed in the Atlantic, where the first named storm will be Andrea. Tropical Storm Barbara strengthened into a hurricane by the 11 a.m. ET advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Barbara is the first hurricane-strength tropical cyclone in the Northern Hemisphere 2025 season. It was the latest first Northern Hemisphere hurricane since 1993, according to Philip Klotzbach, meteorologist at Colorado State University specializing in Atlantic basin seasonal hurricane forecasts. Tropical Storm Cosme is expected to become a hurricane later today, June 9. This forecast track shows the most likely path of the center of the storm. It does not illustrate the full width of the storm or its impacts, and the center of the storm is likely to travel outside the cone up to 33% of the time. Location: 155 miles southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico Maximum sustained winds: 75 mph Movement: northwest at 10 mph At 11 a.m. ET June 9, the center of Hurricane Barbara was located 155 miles southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico. Barbara is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph, and this general motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph with higher gusts. Some slight additional strengthening is possible today, but a weakening trend is forecast to begin on Tuesday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 10 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles. AccuWeather forecasters said Barbara will bring flooding rainfall and coastal impacts to Mexico. Swells generated by Barbara will affect portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico during the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions Location: 620 miles south-southwest of the southern tip of Baja, California Maximum sustained winds: 65 mph Movement: west-northwest at 6 mph At 11 a.m. ET, the center of Tropical Storm Cosme was located 620 miles south-southwest of the southern tip of Baja, California. Cosme is moving toward the west-northwest near 6 mph and this general motion is expected to continue today. A turn toward the north with a decease in forward speed is expected tonight, followed by a faster north-northeast motion Tuesday through Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph, with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is forecast, and Cosme is expected to become a hurricane later today. Rapid weakening is expected Tuesday night and Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles from the center. An area of low pressure is forecast to develop later this week south of southern Mexico. Environmental conditions appear conducive for some gradual development of this system, and a tropical depression could form late this week or over the weekend. Formation chance through 48 hours: low, near 0 percent Formation chance through 7 days: medium, 60 percent The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 to Nov. 30. That's an extra two weeks beyond the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. The eastern Pacific basin extends from Mexico and Central America westward to 140°W, which is about midway between North America and Hawaii. NOAA's prediction for the eastern Pacific hurricane season outlook was for a below-normal season, 50% chance. There is a 30% chance of a near-normal season and a 20% chance of an above-normal season. Predictions for 2025 season: Named storms: 12-18 Hurricanes: 5-10 Major hurricanes: 2-5 Based on a 30-year climate period from 1991 to 2020, an average eastern Pacific hurricane season has 15 named storms, eight hurricanes, and four major hurricanes. The first named storm typically forms in early to mid-June, the first hurricane tends to form in late June, and the first major hurricane forms in mid-July. We will update our tropical weather coverage daily, primarily focusing on the Atlantic basin. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This story was updated to add new information. This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Barbara strengthens into hurricane west of Mexico
USA Today
3 days ago
- USA Today
LSU-West Virginia baseball weather update: NCAA super regional game delayed
LSU-West Virginia baseball weather update: NCAA super regional game delayed Show Caption Hide Caption LSU baseball's Derek Curiel on LSU's defense during NCAA Tournament LSU baseball freshman leftfielder Derek Curiel details how the team has performed on defense during the NCAA Tournament so far. LSU and West Virginia baseball's super regional matchup on Sunday was delayed due to weather near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The game was originally scheduled for 6 p.m. ET, before it was delayed until 7:06 p.m. ET. The game was then delayed again and is currently set for a 9:06 p.m. ET first pitch. The No. 6 Tigers have a 1-0 lead in the three-game super regional series after defeating West Virginia 16-9 on Saturday. With a win, LSU clinches a berth in the College World Series, which it missed out on in 2024 after winning the national championship in 2023. Anthony Eyanson, who has a 2.5 ERA in 93⅔ innings pitched this season, is starting on the mound for LSU. NCAA BASEBALL: Scores, times, TV channels for Sunday super regional games Here's everything to know about the LSU-West Virginia baseball weather delay on Sunday: LSU-West Virginia baseball weather update Game 2 of LSU-West Virginia baseball in the Baton Rouge Regional has been delayed to 9:06 p.m. ET, the Tigers' social media account posted on Sunday afternoon. The game was originally scheduled for 6 p.m. ET but was pushed back to 7:06 p.m. ET. The game was then delayed again to its currently scheduled first pitch time. Officials told The Lafayette Daily Advertiser that the delay was made to "protect the integrity of the game." Baton Rouge ran into weather issues during the regional round, as play was delayed for over five hours before the first game between LSU and Arkansas-Little Rock started.
