Vortices

NASA Scientists Available for Interviews on Hurricanes, Tropical Storms

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Friday, July 2, 2021
Meteorology, Vortices, Physical geography, Storm, Tropical cyclone, Meteorological phenomena

After 2020 brought a record number of named storms in the Atlantic basin, NASA is once again prepared to help understand and monitor these storms from the unique vantage of spacewith experts available to provide insights on hurricanes and other extreme weather events.

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  • After 2020 brought a record number of named storms in the Atlantic basin, NASA is once again prepared to help understand and monitor these storms from the unique vantage of spacewith experts available to provide insights on hurricanes and other extreme weather events.
  • Climate change is increasing the heat in the ocean basins and making it more likely that storms will intensify faster and become stronger, a phenomenon NASA scientists continue to study.
  • Before, during, and after a hurricane or tropical storm makes landfall, NASA satellites are in prime position to identify impacts.
  • NASA scientists and experts, who represent a cross-section of expertise in hurricane science, such as atmospheric science, oceanography and modeling, as well as NASA's disaster response, are available for media interviews, as schedules allow.

NASA Scientists Available for Interviews Throughout Hurricane Season

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Meteorology, Atlantic hurricane seasons, Storm, Tropical cyclone, Vortices, Atlantic hurricane, Physical geography, Meteorological phenomena, Hurricane Alicia

June 1 marked the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends Nov. 30.

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  • June 1 marked the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends Nov. 30.
  • Climate change is increasing the heat in the ocean basins and already making it more likely that storms will intensify faster and become stronger, a phenomenon NASA scientists continue to study.
  • Using data from its 20-plus earth-observing satellites, NASA plays a foundational role in the science of hurricanes.
  • Before, during, and after a hurricane or storm makes landfall, NASA satellites are in prime position to identify impacts.

American Family Group Enters into Multi-year Agreement with Karen Clark & Company

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Professional services, Data management, Technology, Insurance, Software, Consulting, Meteorology, Vortices, Weather hazards, Physical geography, Earth, Actuarial science, Catastrophe modeling, Scientific modeling, Extratropical cyclone, Tropical cyclone, Cyclone

b'Karen Clark & Company (KCC) is pleased to announce that American Family Group (American Family) has licensed KCC\xe2\x80\x99s full suite of US catastrophe models delivered through the RiskInsight\xc2\xae open loss modeling platform.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe\xe2\x80\x99re thrilled to be partnering with American Family, one of the country\xe2\x80\x99s largest and most highly regarded insurers,\xe2\x80\x9d said Karen Clark, KCC chief executive officer.

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  • b'Karen Clark & Company (KCC) is pleased to announce that American Family Group (American Family) has licensed KCC\xe2\x80\x99s full suite of US catastrophe models delivered through the RiskInsight\xc2\xae open loss modeling platform.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe\xe2\x80\x99re thrilled to be partnering with American Family, one of the country\xe2\x80\x99s largest and most highly regarded insurers,\xe2\x80\x9d said Karen Clark, KCC chief executive officer.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cFor example, KCC\xe2\x80\x99s advanced and automated processes provide hail and tornado/wind intensity footprints by 7 am ET each morning that American Family can use to monitor and manage daily claims activity.
  • KCC professionals are globally recognized experts in catastrophe modeling and risk management who work with (re)insurance company executives to enhance business strategies, competitive advantage, and financial results.
  • KCC catastrophe models currently cover tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, severe convective storms, winter storms, floods, and earthquakes in over 20 countries.

AER Issues Winter Weather Outlook

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Physical geography, Polar vortex, Vortices, Winter, Climate, Earth sciences

FALMOUTH, MA, Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Theres increased possibility of severe winter weather in the second half of winter, with warming temperatures brought on by climate change potentially disrupting the polar vortex leading to dramatic swings in weather this winter season.

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  • FALMOUTH, MA, Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Theres increased possibility of severe winter weather in the second half of winter, with warming temperatures brought on by climate change potentially disrupting the polar vortex leading to dramatic swings in weather this winter season.
  • Each year, AER provides a winter weather outlook, and this years outlook predicts cold temperatures, and variable weather conditions for North America.
  • Factoring in this seasons warm Arctic temperatures and record low sea ice, Dr. Cohen highlights in the 2020-2021 winter weather outlook:
    a moderate La Nia is expected this winter, which will significantly impact winter weather.
  • Dr. Cohens Winter Weather Outlook, offering a static prediction for this winters weather, can be found here .

Study Reconstructs Ancient Storms To Help Predict Changes In Tropical Cyclone Hotspot

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Meteorology, Vortices, Weather hazards, Physical geography, Meteorological phenomena, Storm, Sustainable Development Goal 13, Tropical cyclone, Cyclone, Tropical cyclones and climate change, Extratropical cyclone

This means that changes in atmospheric circulation, driven by differential ocean warming, heavily influence the location and intensity of tropical cyclones.

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  • This means that changes in atmospheric circulation, driven by differential ocean warming, heavily influence the location and intensity of tropical cyclones.
  • This region is the birthplace of tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific--the world's most active tropical cyclone zone.
  • "Atmospheric circulation changes due to modern, human-induced climate warming are opposite of the circulation changes due to the Little Ice Age," notes Bramante.
  • He plans to expand the Marshall Islands study westward to the Philippines to study where tropical cyclones have historically formed and how climate conditions influence a storm's track and intensity.

The 2020 Hurricane Season Just Broke Record for Most Named Storms in One Year

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Atlantic hurricane seasons, Hurricane Eta, Subtropical cyclone, Tropical cyclones, Vortices, Meteorology, Atlantic hurricane

BOSTON, Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ClimaCell , the world's leading All-in-One Weather Intelligence Platform, reports that the 2020 hurricane season has broken the previously held record for the most named storms ever.

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ClimaCell , the world's leading All-in-One Weather Intelligence Platform, reports that the 2020 hurricane season has broken the previously held record for the most named storms ever.
  • Thanks to Hurricane Eta, which formed over last weekend, the 2020 season has tied the record for the most active yet, boasting 29 tropical/subtropical cyclones - 28 of which were named.
  • And there's still one month to go of the season, which means it's entirely possible that the record for the overall number of storms could be broken, should any more named storms appear.
  • The season has to contend with 1954's Tropical Storm Alice, developing on December 30, as the latest forming tropical storm and hurricane.

CoreLogic Risk Analysis Shows Hurricane Delta Threatens 293,685 Homes with Storm Surge Damage

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Software, Construction & Property, Insurance, Data management, Professional services, Technology, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricanes, Meteorology, Storm, Tropical cyclone, Vortices, Atlantic hurricane season

As Hurricane Delta approaches the Gulf, its path will become more certain and the metropolitan areas at risk will narrow.

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  • As Hurricane Delta approaches the Gulf, its path will become more certain and the metropolitan areas at risk will narrow.
  • For the most up-to-date storm surge exposure estimates, visit the CoreLogic natural hazard risk information center, Hazard HQ, at www.hazardhq.com .
  • The primary threats as Hurricane Delta makes landfall in central Louisiana will be storm surge and damaging winds.
  • For a complete view of total storm surge risk for all Atlantic and Gulf Coast metropolitan areas, download the 2020 CoreLogic Storm Surge Report .

Verizon Response: Hurricane Delta

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Physical geography, Meteorology, Articles, Storm, Tropical cyclone, Vortices, Verizon Communications, River delta

What you need to know:

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  • What you need to know:
    As Hurricane Delta heads towards the Gulf Coast, our emergency response teams are busy making sure residents, visitors and first responders can stay connected during and after the storm
    If you live in an area that will be affected by Hurricane Delta, now is the time to make sure you know your weather plan and are making sure you and your family are prepared
    In preparation for Hurricane Delta, the Verizon network team has been busily readying the network to provide reliable, dependable communications before, during and after the storm.
  • During Delta and at all times of crisis, we provide network priority and preemption for first responders at no cost to public safety agencies.
  • As Hurricane Delta approaches, contingency planning is critical.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $131.9 billion in 2019.

CoreLogic Estimates $8 Billion to $12 Billion in Insured Losses from Hurricane Laura Wind and Storm Surge

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Friday, August 28, 2020
Professional services, Environment, Residential Building & Real Estate, Insurance, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Finance, Construction & Property, Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricanes, Storm, Tropical cyclone, Vortices, Atlantic hurricane season, Hurricane Dolly, Hurricane Michael

CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today announced updated residential and commercial wind and storm surge loss estimates for Hurricane Laura.

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  • CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today announced updated residential and commercial wind and storm surge loss estimates for Hurricane Laura.
  • According to this new data analysis, insured wind and storm surge losses for residential and commercial properties in Louisiana and Texas are estimated to be between $8 billion and $12 billion, with insured storm surge losses estimated to contribute less than $0.5 billion to this total.
  • Wind and storm surge are likely to be the primary causes of property loss initially while tornado activity could occur as the storm progresses.
  • This is represented in the Hurricane Laura Total Residential Properties Affected by Wind and/or Storm Surge by Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale Category table above as zero values.

GEICO’s Tips for Preparing for Hurricane Laura

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
General Automotive, Professional services, Insurance, Automotive, Meteorology, Storm, Tropical cyclone, Vortices

As Hurricane Laura increases in strength, GEICO wants you to know if you need us, we are ready.

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  • As Hurricane Laura increases in strength, GEICO wants you to know if you need us, we are ready.
  • If your vehicle sustains any wind or water damage, heres how to let us know immediately:
    Report your claim on your mobile device.
  • Last-minute tips for preparing for a Hurricane:
    Clean up Pick up any objects that could become airborne during the high winds.
  • Fill up your vehicle Getting gas after a hurricane may present problems if the power is out.