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2023 Atlantic Hurricane Names | 2023 Atlantic Tropical Cyclone Reports

Hurricanes are named alphabetically from a predetermined list beginning the letter “A” through “W”, excluding names that begin with “Q” or “U.” A storm is first named by the National Hurricane Center when the system becomes a tropical storm and the name remains as it develops … Read More…

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iAlert Services’ WxData.com Joins API3 Alliance as Founding Member

As a leading weather data provider, it will always be our responsibility to help strengthen and develop the API economy as much as we can. That is why iAlert Services (iAlert.com) is proud to announce that we have officially joined the API3 Alliance … Read More…

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Lightning Strike: What are the Capabilities of Lightning Detection Systems

Two decades before the American Revolutionary War, noted inventor and scientist Benjamin Franklin had a strong curiosity when it came to the incredibly destructive force of lightning. Franklin is known for inventing one of the first lightning rods, which he used to prevent … Read More…

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What is a Nor’easter?

A Nor’easter is a storm along the East Coast of North America, so called because the winds over the coastal area are typically from the northeast.  These storms usually develop in the latitudes between Georgia and New Jersey, within 100 miles east or … Read More…

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Hurricane Delta 11:00 am October 9, 2020 Advisory 20 Update, Landfall Forecast

Advisory 20 for Hurricane Delta updated at 11:00 am EDT Friday October 9, 2020: As of 11:00 am EDT Hurricane Delta remains a major category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 115 MPH (185 KMH) and was located 130 miles south-southwest of Cameron … Read More…

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Hurricane Delta 5:00 pm October 8, 2020 Advisory 17 Update

Advisory 17 for Hurricane Delta updated at 5:00 pm EDT Thursday October 8, 2020: As of 5:00 pm EDT Hurricane Delta was a major category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 115 MPH (185 KMH) and was located 345 miles S of Cameron … Read More…

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Hurricane Delta 11:00 am October 7, 2020 Advisory 12 Update

Advisory 12 for Hurricane Delta updated at 11:00 am EDT Wednesday October 7, 2020: As of 11:00 am EDT Hurricane Delta was strong category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of 105 MPH and was located 65 Miles WSW of Cabo Catoche Mexico. Key … Read More…

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2022 Atlantic Hurricane Names | 2022 Atlantic Tropical Cyclone Reports

Hurricanes are named alphabetically from a predetermined list beginning the letter “A” through “W”, excluding names that begin with “Q” or “U.” A storm is first named by the National Hurricane Center when the system becomes a tropical storm and the name remains as it develops … Read More…

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Hurricane Delta Rapidly Intensifies to Category 4 and Forecast to Hit Gulf Coast Late This Week

Advisory 8 for Hurricane Delta updated 11:00 AM EDT Tuesday October 6, 2020: Extremely dangerous storm surge and hurricane conditions are expected within portions of the northern Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico beginning tonight, and Hurricane Warning is in effect. Heavy rainfall will affect … Read More…

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