pacific

Tired, Weakened Hurricane Blanca Heading to Cabo to Chill This Weekend

Dennis Mersereau · 06/05/15 03:56PM

Hurricane Blanca (Blanca, not Bianca, much to the chagrin of drag fans the world over) is still hanging on over the eastern Pacific Ocean as it slowly makes its way towards the Baja Peninsula. The storm will make for a crappy weekend in Cabo—sorry about that—but it shouldn’t be too bad, as long as you’re not in the water.

A Potentially Catastrophic Cyclone Will Threaten Vanuatu on Friday

Dennis Mersereau · 03/11/15 02:18PM

An intensifying tropical cyclone in the southwestern Pacific Ocean will pose a grave threat to Vanuatu on Friday night. The cyclone could pack winds of 165 MPH when its eye brushes the country's capital of Port Vila, located about 1,200 miles northeast of Brisbane, Australia.

Two Intense Tropical Cyclones Make Landfall in Australia in One Day

Dennis Mersereau · 02/19/15 03:30PM

Two severe tropical cyclones—each the equivalent of a category three hurricane—are tearing through coastal sections of Australia this morning. The first cyclone made landfall on the country's north coast on Friday morning, while a second more intense cyclone swirls just off the coast of Queensland, north of Brisbane.

Residents Kayak in the Streets as Major Storm Slams West Coast

Dennis Mersereau · 12/11/14 02:33PM

The West Coast is famous for its "feast or famine" approach to the weather, and true to form, people from southern California through British Columbia are getting clobbered by an immense storm. The storm is causing so many issues that it's tough to list them all. Welcome back to the world of weather, West Coasters.

A Storm Will Bring Heavy Rain, 70 MPH Winds to the West Coast This Week

Dennis Mersereau · 12/08/14 04:58PM

A strong Pacific storm will start to affect the West Coast beginning Tuesday night and lasting through Thursday. Heavy rain, very strong winds, rough surf, and coastal flooding are all likely from British Columbia down through California. Along the Oregon coast, especially, winds could gust above 70 MPH at times.

Major Damage Likely as Violent Typhoon Hagupit Nears the Philippines

Dennis Mersereau · 12/05/14 01:59PM

Typhoon Hagupit is approaching the Philippines today as a violent typhoon with winds of 120 MPH and gusts up to 170 MPH. The storm will bring catastrophic flooding, mudslides, significant wind damage, and a 13-foot storm surge to parts of the island country over the weekend.

Daylight Brings Terrifying View of Super Typhoon Aiming for Philippines

Dennis Mersereau · 12/03/14 07:08PM

Super Typhoon Hagupit is raging in the western Pacific Ocean at this hour with winds around 150 MPH. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center predicts that Hagupit could have 185 MPH winds when it comes perilously close to making landfall in the Philippines over the weekend.

Major Storms in the Pacific Northwest to Bring Feet of Rain and Snow

Dennis Mersereau · 10/22/14 12:26PM

A series of strong storms will begin impacting the Pacific Northwest over the next couple of days, each bringing the opportunity for incredibly heavy precipitation through this weekend. Lower elevations could see up to a foot of rain, while mountain peaks could see nearly ten feet of snow.

Dennis Mersereau · 09/23/14 04:08PM

This gorgeous low pressure system approaching the Pacific Northwest will bring gusty winds and heavy rains to the region over the next couple of days. Some areas could see more than three inches of rain over the next week.

Cabo San Lucas Devastated by Category Three Hurricane Odile

Dennis Mersereau · 09/15/14 05:17PM

In the worst case scenario come true, the southern tip of Mexico's Baja Peninsula took a direct hit from Hurricane Odile last night. The storm, a category three with winds of 125 MPH at landfall, caused colossal damage to the heavily-frequented tourist destination, including Cabo San Lucas.

Dangerous Category Four Hurricane Odile Set to Blast Baja California

Dennis Mersereau · 09/14/14 11:57AM

Hurricane Odile (pronounced "oh-DEAL") is a category four hurricane this afternoon with winds of 135 MPH. The storm is on a direct path towards the Baja California, and the worst winds are expected to rake much of the peninsula over the next few days.

Hurricane Marie Strengthens to a Category 5 off the Mexican Coast

Dennis Mersereau · 08/24/14 07:37PM

Hurricane Marie is now a powerful Category 5 hurricane as it churns off the Mexican coast this evening, packing sustained winds of around 160 MPH. The eastern Pacific hurricane rapidly strengthened from a Category 1 to a Category 5 in just 24 hours.

No, Tropical Storm Lowell Won't Hit California

Dennis Mersereau · 08/19/14 04:27PM

In yet another shining example of good information falling into uninformed hands, a rumor is spreading through Facebook that a tropical storm could hit southern California in the next couple of days. Thankfully (or not, given the crushing drought), there is a 99.5% chance that it will not happen.

Iselle Makes Landfall in Hawaii, Julio Should Miss to the North

Dennis Mersereau · 08/08/14 05:58PM

Hurricane Iselle fell apart in a spectacular manner after making landfall on the Big Island last night weakening from a hurricane last night to a 50 MPH tropical storm this afternoon. The storm is now south of Oahu and falling apart quickly.

Hawaii Braces for a Direct Strike from Hurricane Iselle

Dennis Mersereau · 08/07/14 01:26PM

Hurricane Iselle is closing in on the Big Island this morning as the 80 MPH hurricane rapidly closes in on Hawaii. The entire state, home to nearly one-and-a-half million people, will see life-threatening weather conditions as the hurricane moves through over the next 24 to 36 hours.

Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Hawaii Hurricanes

Dennis Mersereau · 08/06/14 02:23PM

Hurricanes Iselle and Julio continue to churn towards Hawaii at this hour, and most of the state's major cities are preparing for a period of dangerous weather conditions tomorrow and Friday. Here's what to expect as both storms threaten and impact the country's 50th state.

This Week's Buzzword: "Annular Hurricane"

Dennis Mersereau · 08/05/14 07:33PM

If you played a drinking game while watching The Weather Channel yesterday and your keyword was "annular hurricane," I hope your insurance covers alcohol poisoning. Here's an explanation of this week's weather buzzword that few people have ever heard before.