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What's unusual about Cyclone Alfred, and is climate change affecting how it moves towards the coast?
1 week, 2 days ago

What's unusual about Cyclone Alfred, and is climate change affecting how it moves towards the coast?

ABC  

Tropical Cyclone Alfred started off life in an unusual way, born in the South Pacific as a triplet, alongside siblings Rae and Seru. "It was very active across the southern hemisphere, it wasn't just what happened in the South Pacific," Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at Monash University Liz Ritchie-Tyo said. "Normally you would see a very concentrated wind field and …

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Three tropical cyclones are swirling in the South Pacific
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Three tropical cyclones are swirling in the South Pacific

Associated Press  

Three tropical cyclones are spinning in the South Pacific, an occurrence that scientists say is unusual. “It’s not incredibly unusual to have three hurricanes simultaneously in the month of September in the North Atlantic,” said Brian Tang, an atmospheric science professor at University at Albany. “Certainly it is a very busy period for the South Pacific and three tropical cyclones …

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First heatwave of 2025 engulfs Australia's south-east while monsoon and cyclones mysteriously missing in action
2 months, 1 week ago

First heatwave of 2025 engulfs Australia's south-east while monsoon and cyclones mysteriously missing in action

ABC  

2025 is opening with a broad heatwave stretching through the heart of Australia, continuing a pattern of exceptional heat which included the nation's hottest spring on record, and third hottest December on record. Temperatures across south-east states are predicted to soar up to 12 degrees Celsius above the January average this weekend, raising the risk of major fire outbreaks in …

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Back-to-back weather systems not uncommon during Northeast monsoon
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Back-to-back weather systems not uncommon during Northeast monsoon

The Hindu  

Back-to-back weather systems have formed in the Bay of Bengal during Northeast monsoon, similar to this year. This December, a low pressure area formed in the Bay of Bengal around December 7 in a few days after Cyclone Fengal moved inland. Mr. Raj further recalled that two separate clusters of tropical cyclones had occurred over the Bay of Bengal in …

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Thousands die in Mayotte: Is this the horrific face of climate change?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands die in Mayotte: Is this the horrific face of climate change?

India Today  

The devastation caused by Cyclone Chido to the French territory of Mayotte, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, is unlike anything seen in at least 90 years. Cyclones with wind speeds between 120 and 150 kilometres per hour are known to be minimally damaging; 150-180 kmph cyclones are moderately damaging; 180-210 kmph ones are extensively damaging; and those with wind …

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Cyclone Fengal: Which country named it and what is the process for naming cyclones? Explained
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: Which country named it and what is the process for naming cyclones? Explained

India TV News  

Cyclone Fengal: A deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclone today and move towards Tamil Nadu, skirting the Sri Lankan coast, over the subsequent two days, the India Meteorological Department said. Cyclones in the North Indian Ocean are named by member countries of the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Economic …

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Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it’s unclear
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it’s unclear

The Hindu  

An unusual cluster of typhoons in the West Pacific and a series of powerful hurricanes in the Atlantic are raising questions about the impact that climate change is having on tropical storms across the globe. Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season, or if it is responsible for the rare appearance of four …

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How Hurricane Milton rapidly turned into a monster as climate change supercharges storms
5 months ago

How Hurricane Milton rapidly turned into a monster as climate change supercharges storms

ABC  

John Morales's voice cracks as he explains to his audience how tropical storm Milton had turned into a category five monster within hours. "Nowadays it's quite a bit warmer than it used to be, and as a result, that tends to fuel the storm more," Dr Trenberth says. "The exact numbers may change, but the fundamental conclusion that climate change …

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Australia facing one of the hottest summers on record, according to BOM prediction
5 months ago

Australia facing one of the hottest summers on record, according to BOM prediction

ABC  

Australia is facing one of the hottest summers on record according to the Bureau of Meteorology's weather modelling, which tips well-above-average temperatures across the country. The BOM's initial summer forecast, released this week, shows a greater than 80 per cent chance of minimum temperatures in the top 20 per cent of years — which the BOM label "unusually high temperatures". …

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Australia faces more severe tropical cyclones despite 'average' season forecast, BOM warns
5 months ago

Australia faces more severe tropical cyclones despite 'average' season forecast, BOM warns

ABC  

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting an "average" cyclone season across Australia's Top End, but has warned of the potential for more severe storm systems. The 2023/24 season produced six severe tropical cyclones, with Cyclone Jasper causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage across the Solomon Islands and Far North Queensland. "During an average year, that we're expecting this …

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Hurricanes contribute to thousands of deaths each year — many times the reported number
5 months, 1 week ago

Hurricanes contribute to thousands of deaths each year — many times the reported number

NPR  

Hurricanes contribute to thousands of deaths each year — many times the reported number toggle caption Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images Hurricane Helene ripped up from Florida to the Carolinas last week, killing more than 100 people and leaving devastation in its wake that will take weeks or months even to assess. But the new study shows that losses continue for …

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How climate change is rewriting the rules of extreme storms
8 months ago

How climate change is rewriting the rules of extreme storms

BBC  

How climate change is rewriting the rules of extreme storms Nasa/Matthew Dominick Hurricane Beryl was the first category five storm to form in June at the start of the Atlantic hurricane season The behaviour of the world's most powerful storms is evolving. As climate change increases temperatures, that extra moisture makes a difference – but the effect is small compared …

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Increasing tropical cyclones of higher intensity necessitates a new category
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Increasing tropical cyclones of higher intensity necessitates a new category

The Hindu  

Tropical cyclones are powerful and destructive weather systems that form over warm tropical ocean basins. As global warming continues unabated, can we expect tropical cyclones with an intensity of more than category 5? Simulations of future climate change suggest that the annual exceedance of the category 6 threshold will increase even more in the regions where intense tropical cyclones currently …

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High chance another cyclone will form weeks after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper hit Far North Queensland
1 year, 1 month ago

High chance another cyclone will form weeks after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper hit Far North Queensland

ABC  

The chance of a tropical cyclone crossing the Queensland coast next week is "significant" and a "severe impact is possible", according to the latest update from the Bureau of Meteorology. BOM senior meteorologist Harry Clark said a tropical low, sitting east of Cairns in the northern part of the Coral Sea, has a "high likelihood" of intensifying into a cyclone …

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Australia's tropical cyclone season is here. This is what you need to prepare
1 year, 2 months ago

Australia's tropical cyclone season is here. This is what you need to prepare

ABC  

Australia's cyclone season is underway and experts at the Bureau of Meteorology are reminding people in the Top End to prepare for any potential wild weather ahead. Shenagh Gamble, NT manager of hazard and preparedness at the Bureau, is urging people to make sure their cyclone kits are up-to-date and emergency plans in place — just in case. Make sure …

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How Cyclone Michaung formed, intensified, rained, and dissipated | Explained
1 year, 3 months ago

How Cyclone Michaung formed, intensified, rained, and dissipated | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: On December 5, Cyclone Michaung made landfall over Nellore in Andhra Pradesh as a super-cyclonic storm. Thereafter, the IMD forecast that the system would move north towards coastal Andhra Pradesh, bringing rain and strong winds to areas in north Tamil Nadu on December 3 and 4, while travelling parallel to the latter’s coast. Otherwise, we don’t …

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What put Hurricane Hilary on a collision course with California?
1 year, 6 months ago

What put Hurricane Hilary on a collision course with California?

LA Times  

Hurricane Hilary, as observed by satellite, as it churns off the Pacific Coast of Mexico on Thursday morning. “It’s probably going to take some people by surprise, because most people don’t even bother to check the weather in August in Southern California,” said Daniel Swain, a UCLA climate scientist. “So having Hurricane Hilary, as a relatively intense storm, develop is …

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In the future, we could snuff out cyclones. But weather control comes with new risks
1 year, 7 months ago

In the future, we could snuff out cyclones. But weather control comes with new risks

ABC  

Right now, people in coastal China are fleeing successive typhoons. During Project STORMFURY, planes flew high above cyclones out at sea and sprayed them with silver iodide, a chemical which could encourage water droplets to clump together and fall as rain. Other research has found aerosols could reduce cyclone intensity while boosting rainfall on the rotating outer edges of cyclones. …

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Cyclone Biparjoy: Low-pressure area to intensify over Arabian Sea in 24 hours
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Low-pressure area to intensify over Arabian Sea in 24 hours

Hindustan Times  

In its latest weather update on Monday, the India Meteorological Department said a cyclonic circulation lies over the southeast Arabian Sea up to middle tropospheric levels. It is likely to move nearly northwards and intensify into a depression southeast and adjoining east-central Arabian Sea during the subsequent 48 hours. Nations in the Northern Indian Ocean began using a new system …

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Atlantic hurricane season coming soon: All you need to know about tropical cyclones
1 year, 9 months ago

Atlantic hurricane season coming soon: All you need to know about tropical cyclones

Hindustan Times  

As we approach the Atlantic hurricane season, a period of heightened tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico, it becomes increasingly important to be prepared and well-informed about the potential danger. Historical data shows that a typical Atlantic hurricane season witnesses around 14 named storms. Generally, the first named storm emerges in …

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How 'cyclones' are named in Indian Ocean region? READ DETAILS HERE
1 year, 10 months ago

How 'cyclones' are named in Indian Ocean region? READ DETAILS HERE

India TV News  

Cyclone update : Cyclone Mocha, the latest tropical storm brewing in the Bay of Bengal, has been making headlines across India. Eight countries in the region- Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand- all contributed a set of names, which are assigned sequentially whenever a cyclonic storm develops. Cyclone Mocha, for example, is one of the names …

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Are storms getting more powerful and dangerous?
1 year, 11 months ago

Are storms getting more powerful and dangerous?

Al Jazeera  

From Malawi to Mississippi, deadly cyclones are ravaging the planet. “Freddy was an unprecedented, deadly cyclone” caused by “a combination of Indian Ocean warming and perfect atmospheric conditions,” Nath told Al Jazeera. “This research was a first step towards attributing extreme hurricanes to human-caused climate change,” Pfleiderer told Al Jazeera. ‘Need more diverse voices’ To a large extent, the global …

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Fiona, Ian retired from UN list of Atlantic hurricane names
1 year, 11 months ago

Fiona, Ian retired from UN list of Atlantic hurricane names

Al Jazeera  

Hurricane Fiona was the costliest weather event on record in Atlantic Canada, while Ian was the third most devastating in the US. The death and destruction caused by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian in North and Central America last year have prompted the United Nations to retire those names from a rotating list of storm titles. The Atlantic hurricane season officially …

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A Storm Unlike Any Other: How Cyclone Freddy is breaking records and upending lives
1 year, 11 months ago

A Storm Unlike Any Other: How Cyclone Freddy is breaking records and upending lives

Firstpost  

Paris: Cyclone Freddy, which has twice smashed into the African coast after traversing the Indian Ocean, may be enshrined in the history books as the longest ever documented, meteorologists say. In a bulletin released at 0600 GMT on Wednesday, Malawi’s ministry of natural resources and climate change said Freddy had “diffused,” and extreme rain associated with the storm would fall …

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