Double Cyclones in Australia

There is no difference from Cyclones, typhoons and hurricanes, the only difference that exists are the different names. All these types are all weather phenomenon or tropical cyclones, which they called by different names depending in which part of the world you are. The word "hurricane" is used in the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific, "typhoon" at the Northwest Pacific and "cyclone" in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/02/150224-double-cyclone-australia-atmosphere-weather-science/

A composite image from a NASA satellite shows cyclones Lam (left) and Marcia (right) as they make landfall in Australia.

"Two storms making landfall in the same country, different locations, within 24 hours is very rare," says Chris Davis, a senior scientist with the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, by email.

Lam rushed the coast east of Darwin (map), while the more powerful Marcia came ashore near the cities of Yeppoon (map) and Rockhampton. No deaths were reported, but the two cyclones left roughly 50,000 people without power. Marcia damaged about 1,500 homes and left a hundred families without a place to stay.

New 3D weather maps to help pilots avoid turbulence

Turbulence can turn a perfectly pleasant journey into a hellish one in just a matter of seconds but it's not only passengers who suffer the consequences of this weather phenomenon - it costs airlines millions each year. In a bid to give its customers a smoother ride, US-based Delta Airlines has launched an app that helps its pilots to avoid turbulence.

The Flight Weather Viewer shows pilots real-time images as well as forecasts so they can plan their journey accordingly. According to a recent blog post on the company's website, the app has been tested by pilots since January this year and was officially launched in April. The company has already installed the technology on its Boeing 737 and 767s. There are also plans to expand this to the Boeing 777 and Airbus A330, which flies internationally.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3766854/A-smoother-ride-Delta-launches-new-3D-weather-maps-help-pilots-avoid-turbulence.html#ixzz4J7VwPSo3 

Warm Weather Expected to Dim Fall Colors

The northeastern region of the U.S. known for its colorful change of seasons is also anticipating drier conditions and warmer weather. These elements are said to create a recipe for a delayed and short-lived foliage display.

The first half of autumn is going to be dry and warm in the northeast, according to Accuweather. The trees that depend on certain cues to start their color change and leaf die-off processes will likely receive those cues much later than usual. “The trees will probably be too dry and the vibrant colors won’t come out,” Accuweather forecaster Paul Pastelok said. “If they do come out, they’ll be short-lived and probably knocked down too fast to be enjoyed.”

The shift should come as no surprise, seeing as July was the hottest month on record and the 10th consecutive hottest month in a row, according to NASA. The agency also warns that the planet is warming up at a rate that is “unprecedented in the last 1,000 years.” A delayed fall foliage spectacle is both a bummer and indicative of worsening trends to come.

(http://inhabitat.com/warmer-weather-expected-to-ruin-fall-colors/)

New Study Explores How Wildfires Affect Weather

A study on how wildfires create their own weather systems is being put to the test in Idaho.

The scientists are currently studying a wildfire called the “Pioneer Fire,” currently burning in 157,393 acres of the Boise National Forest.

Researchers with San Jose State spent more than 10 hours Monday and Tuesday flying a specialized aircraft in and around the smoke plumes and clouds put off by the wildfire.

Craig Clements, an associate professor of meteorology at San Jose State, said the info-gathering flights were a success.

"It was very exciting because they were telling us some of the observations they were seeing and one of the crew members told us immediately that the radar was picking up the fire plume really, really well," he said.

Researchers hope to learn more about wind fields in fire plumes to better understand how it influences fire behavior on the ground. Participants say this is the first time scientists have been able to measure that type of data.

"There are strong updrafts, which are winds that go from the surface of the fire up into the atmosphere, and they can also return back down to the surface," Clements said. "When that happens, it can drive the fire in different directions than what the general weather is or what the general wind is in the area, so this actually allows us to predict in the future when we develop these newer models."

The Pioneer Fire is expected to continue burning through the end of the month. 

(http://www.ktvb.com/news/local/scientists-use-pioneer-fire-to-study-wildfire-weather/312498470)

Hurricanes to Hit Hawaii

http://www.wcvb.com/weather/hawaii-braces-for-potential-impact-from-two-hurricanes/41420450

The pacific has been very active and because of it now two hurricanes are headed towards the state of Hawaii. Hurricane Madeline is expected to be a category 3 while Hurricane Lester is expected to be a category 4 . 

"Hurricane Madeline was a major category 3 hurricane Monday morning (Honolulu time) with sustained winds of 115 mph. According to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu, Madeline is expected to continue its westward track, bringing rain as early as Tuesday night. Tropical storm-force to hurricane-force winds may occur on the Big Island Wednesday afternoon into Thursday."

"Hurricane Lester was a major category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 130 mph. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Lester will likely strengthen over open Pacific waters before gradually weakening as the storm draws closer to Hawaii. The NHC's forecast is for Lester to continue west, then begin to shift northwest, possibly passing just north of the Big Island this weekend."

Florida's First Friend Since 2005

http://carycitizen.com/2016/09/01/tropical-storm/
http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2016/09/01/tropical-storm-hurricane-hermine-florida/89709150/

The National Weather Service have said that the Tropical Storm Hermine is not tracking consistently.
While many Florida counties are in a State of Emergency. The Tropical Storm is nearing a Category One Hurricane status. After the storm passes through Florida. It is expected to go through North Carolina. They will receive about 3 inches of rain. The rainfall might trigger some flash flooding and also tornadoes for the Central North Carolina region. "The tropical storm's path up through the Gulf of Mexico and into the Southeast United States is unusual." The National Weather service have stated that numerous models are not being consistent in predicting Hermine's path.