Hurricane Polo has quickly become one of the most remarkable tropical cyclones of 2026. The eastern Pacific storm underwent an extraordinary period of rapid intensification, strengthening from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in roughly 24 hours. At… Read More »Hurricane Polo: An Extraordinary Storm in an Unusual 2026 Hurricane Season
This November is shaping up to be an unusually active month across the U.S., with a potent combination of winter storms, severe thunderstorms, and a powerful hurricane stirring across the nation. Colorado faces one of the season’s strongest winter storms,… Read More »A November to Remember: Intense Winter Storm, Severe Thunderstorms, and Hurricane Rafael
As Coloradans, we’re no strangers to nature’s power – from blizzards to wildfires, our weather has its own intensity. However, the recent hurricanes Milton and Helene have raised questions about how hurricanes are categorized, particularly as some of these storms… Read More »Understanding Hurricane Categories: How Hurricanes Like Milton and Helene Are Classified
Tropical Storm Helene has formed in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, showing signs of rapid intensification as it approaches the U.S. mainland. As of the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Helene boasts sustained winds of 40 knots… Read More »Tropical Storm Helene: A Growing Threat to the Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Francine, currently swirling in the Gulf of Mexico, is expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast by Wednesday evening, bringing with it a range of tropical hazards. As of the latest advisory, Francine has strengthened, showing signs… Read More »Tropical Storm Francine Approaches Gulf Coast
As the Pacific hurricane season intensifies, Hawaii is bracing for potential impacts from two tropical systems: Tropical Storm Hone and Hurricane Gilma. These storms are currently churning in the central and eastern Pacific, posing a dual threat to the islands… Read More »Tropical Weather Looms Over the Pacific: Hawaii on Alert for Tropical Storm Hone and Hurricane Gilma
As the warm waters of the Caribbean churn beneath it, Tropical Storm Ernesto is poised to evolve into a formidable hurricane. Currently, Ernesto is beginning to show signs of gradual organization, with sustained winds of 60 mph and a central… Read More »Tropical Storm Ernesto: A Brewing Monster in the Caribbean
In an astonishing display of nature’s power, Hurricane Beryl, now a major Category 4 hurricane, has swept into the southeastern Caribbean with unprecedented speed and strength. From a mere tropical depression, Beryl intensified to a Category 4 hurricane in less… Read More »Hurricane Beryl: A Rapid Intensification to Category 4
As hurricane season progresses, eyes are turning to a developing weather system off the coast of Mexico that could impact parts of the United States. Satellite and surface observations indicate a broad area of low pressure over the Bay of… Read More »Tropical Disturbance in Gulf of Mexico May Impact U.S. Coastline
As the sun climbs higher in the Colorado sky and the days grow longer, we experience the beauty of our state’s diverse weather. While hurricanes are not a concern here in the Rockies, the start of the hurricane season is… Read More »2024 Hurricane Season Starts Today
