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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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Bryan Norcross tackles hurricane season's biggest questions with expert insight
NEW YORK – FOX Weather kicked off "Hurricane HQ Week" on Monday with a live Q&A session with Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross, who answered a range of questions about this year's hurricane season. Norcross, who coined the "superstorm" name himself, explained the complex meteorological scenario. "Sandy was a really unusual storm," he said. "It was late October, and it came from the South. It was a hurricane, but it started interacting with northern type systems as it got farther north." Norcross said the National Hurricane Center (NHC) had initially forecast Sandy to transition into a nor'easter. However, Sandy defied typical classifications. "The tropical system was still intact inside the nor'easter," Norcross noted, meaning it maintained tropical characteristics even as it moved into a colder environment. How To Watch Fox Weather Norcross famously decided against calling it a "post-tropical cyclone," explaining that term made it sound like it was over. "And there was nothing that was going to be over," he added. "The winds had not come down, and the storm surge was coming." Typically, we don't get a hurricane until August, according to Norcross. "Now we have had hurricanes in July," he added. "Last year, we had Beryl that formed in July, and that was a freaky storm because it formed so far south that it missed all the hostileness that was just to the north." While rare, Norcross said, hurricanes have happened in June as well. An El Niño generally tends to hold down the number of storms because the upper-level winds become more hostile, Norcross said. While La Niña generally boosts the number of storms, especially if it is a strong La Niña. Currently, the Pacific is in a "neutral phase." A Beginner's Guide To Preparing For The 2025 Hurricane Season Norcross cautioned against relying solely on El Niño/La Niña for hurricane season predictions in a neutral year. "We have plenty of neutral years that have been super busy hurricane seasons, and then we have some that have really been quite quiet," he said. "So the point is that this does not drive the hurricane season moving into a neutral year. So it's other factors that will affect how busy it is." According to Norcross, some hurricane names are permanently retired from rotation. This practice stems from respect for those impacted by devastating storms. "The idea is that you're in South Florida and you talk about Andrew, for a certain number of people, that brings up really bad feelings," Norcross explained, referencing the catastrophic Hurricane Andrew of 1992. "Having another Andrew would simply conjure those painful memories." The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) oversees this retirement process. It's largely based on the emotional and practical needs of the countries most affected by a severe storm. By avoiding the reuse of names linked to widespread destruction, the WMO prevents further article source: Bryan Norcross tackles hurricane season's biggest questions with expert insight
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
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Georgia resident becomes first $2 million prize winner from Mass. Lottery ticket game
Vanesa Menijvar Acosta is fortunate. The resident of Norcross, Georgia, is the first $2 million grand prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery's '$25,000,000 Mega Money' instant ticket game, lottery officials said in a statement on Wednesday, May 28. Lottery officials said she chose the cash option and received a one-time payment of $1,300,000 before taxes. Acosta told lottery officials that she plans on using her winnings to buy a house and go to college. The winning ticket, which was a gift from her father, , was purchased at East Boston Corner Market, 233 London St. in East Boston. The store will receive a $20,000 bonus for its sale of this ticket. The store will receive a $20,000 bonus for its sale of the ticket. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
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4 days ago
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First Tropical Storm of Season Gets Named, Here's Where It's Headed
The first named stormed of the 2025 hurricane season has arrived, and it's making its way over the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Located about 500 miles south-southeast of the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, Tropical Storm Alvin is currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center (NHC). According to FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross, Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the Eastern Pacific. 'The Eastern Pacific season kicked off right on schedule. The ocean water off the southern coast of Mexico is always quite warm, and this year the atmospheric pattern over that part of the ocean is quite conducive for development,' Norcross said. 'Alvin has a good chance of intensifying significantly over the open water. As it tracks farther north, however, the water cools quickly. So, if Alvin affects Cabo San Lucas or nearby areas in northern Mexico, for example, it looks likely to be a weakening storm.' Not only does Tropical Storm Alvin mark the first storm of the season in the Eastern Pacific, but it's the first across all ocean basins throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Tropical Storm Alvin is forecasted to stay far enough offshore that its effects on the Mexican coast will be minimal, limited primarily to larger swells and stronger rip currents along coastal areas. There are as many as 18 named storms and 10 hurricanes forecasted for this year, according to Mexico's National Weather Service. Alvin is expected to reach cooler waters by Friday before it fall apart south of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula. First Tropical Storm of Season Gets Named, Here's Where It's Headed first appeared on Men's Journal on May 30, 2025
New York Post
5 days ago
- Climate
- New York Post
Tropical Storm Alvin strengthens off Mexico's coast in Eastern Pacific
Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the Eastern Pacific south of Mexico on Thursday, becoming the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season. A tropical storm has maximum sustained winds between 39 and 73 mph, an upgrade from a tropical depression. Tropical Storm Alvin is located about 500 miles south-southeast of the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula and is currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) as it continues to churn over the open waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Tropical Storm Alvin is expected to remain far enough offshore that impacts along the Mexican coast will be limited to heightened swells and increased rip currents along beaches. These can be a safety hazard for anyone who ventures into the water. 4 A satellite image shows Tropical Storm Alvin, Thursday, May 29, 2025. AP The tropical storm is not only the first of the season in the Eastern Pacific, but across all ocean basins that make up the Northern Hemisphere. The amount of inactivity is a bit unusual, with forecasters usually tracking the first significant tropical cyclone in the Western Pacific by April, with the first system in the Eastern Pacific by early June. FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross explained that Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the Eastern Pacific when hurricane season would typically get going. 'The Eastern Pacific season kicked off right on schedule. The ocean water off the southern coast of Mexico is always quite warm, and this year the atmospheric pattern over that part of the ocean is quite conducive for development,' Norcross said. 4 The tropical storm is not only the first of the season in the Eastern Pacific, but across all ocean basins that make up the Northern Hemisphere. National Hurricane Center 'Alvin has a good chance of intensifying significantly over the open water. As it tracks farther north, however, the water cools quickly. So, if Alvin affects Cabo San Lucas or nearby areas in northern Mexico, for example, it looks likely to be a weakening storm.' The composition of water temperatures in the Eastern Pacific makes the evolution of Tropical Storm Alvin a bit complex and will impact future tropical cyclones. There are large pockets of both warmer and cooler water temperatures, meaning that the tropical cyclone's strength will be determined by its forecast track. 4 Information and location on Tropical Storm Alvin in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday. Fox Weather 4 Cone forecast for Tropical Storm Alvin and current water temperatures in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Fox Weather Systems that move over water with temperatures above 78 degrees Fahrenheit are considered to be in an environment warm enough to support the development of tropical cyclones and their continued strengthening. In contrast, cooler water temperatures make it more difficult for tropical cyclones to develop and intensify. Mexico's National Weather Service forecasts that there will be enough warm water this season to support more tropical cyclones than in a typical year, projecting as many as 18 named storms and 10 hurricanes. Tropical Storm Alvin is expected to reach cooler waters by Friday and quickly fall apart south of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula. Once the center of circulation dissolves, forecasters will then watch where the tropical storm's remnants venture for increased precipitation chances over mainland Mexico and potentially into the southern US.
Globe and Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
STPCM Offers Accredited Investors Access to Pioneering Breast Imaging Innovation with FDA-Cleared Koning Vera™ Scanner
Sage Tap Poder Capital Management (STPCM) announced the official launch of a $5 million investment opportunity in Koning Health, the medical imaging company behind the groundbreaking Koning Vera™ 3D Breast CT Scanner. Sage Tap Poder Capital Management (STPCM) announced the official launch of a $5 million investment opportunity in Koning Health, the medical imaging company behind the groundbreaking Koning Vera™ 3D Breast CT Scanner. Norcross, GA - Sage Tap Poder Capital Management (STPCM) announced the official launch of a $5 million investment opportunity in Koning Health, the medical imaging company behind the groundbreaking Koning Vera™ 3D Breast CT Scanner. The raise will be facilitated through a dedicated Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), providing accredited investors with a unique opportunity to support a category-defining technology in women's health. This SPV raise is conducted under Rule 506(c) of Regulation D and is open exclusively to verified accredited investors. Koning Health has received FDA clearance for the Koning Vera Breast CT the only imaging system of its kind that captures high-resolution, 3D images of breast tissue without the pain and distortion of compression. With this funding, Koning aims to rapidly scale its clinical footprint across the United States, expand payer reimbursement strategy, and accelerate commercial adoption among healthcare providers and radiologists. 'We are proud to be partnering with Koning Health at such a transformational moment in their growth journey. This offering gives our investor network access to a medtech company that is not only commercially active and FDA-approved for diagnostic 3D breast imaging, but also solving a decades-old pain point in women's healthcare by delivering high-resolution images without compression or discomfort,' said Kirk Honour, Managing Partner at STPCM. Koning's unique approach replaces the decades-old standard of painful breast compression with a fast, comfortable, and patient-friendly scan that captures a full 360-degree view of breast tissue in 7 seconds per breast ideal for dense tissue, calcification detection, and routine imaging. 'Koning is redefining how we approach breast imaging and STPCM is honored to play a strategic role in bringing this innovation to more clinics and patients,' added Honour. Investors interested in learning more about the opportunity can contact Kirk Honour at or call 888-558-5228 x803. About Sage Tap Poder Capital Management (STPCM) Sage Tap Poder Capital Management is a boutique investment firm dedicated to sourcing and structuring opportunities in high-growth private companies. Through its SPV model, STPCM empowers accredited investors to participate in transformational ventures typically reserved for institutional capital. Learn more at About Koning Health Koning is a global Health Technology company focused on improving the breast imaging industry with its patented Koning Vera Breast CT. Koning's vision is to create a revolution in medical imaging through advanced computed tomography technology that dramatically improves the way clinicians visualize and evaluate breast tissue. The Koning Vera is expected to optimize early disease detection, diagnosis, and intervention by the clinician. For more information, please visit Koning's website. Media Contact Company Name: Sage Tap Poder Contact Person: Kirk Honour Email: Send Email Phone: 888-558-5228 x803 Address: 300 SOUTHARD ST STE 207 City: KEY WEST State: Florida Country: United States Website:
