Julian Gill, Houston Chronicle Updated 9:42 am CDT, Friday, September 14, 2018 PHOTOS: Tracking Invest 95L as it moves toward the Gulf Forecasters now predict a 20 percent chance of the storm in the Gulf becoming a tropical system in the next 48 hours.>>> See how the storm progressed earlier in the week less PHOTOS: Tracking Invest 95L as it moves toward the Gulf Forecasters now predict a 20 percent chance of the storm in the Gulf becoming a tropical system in the next 48 hours. >>> See how the storm ... more Photo: National Hurricane Center PHOTOS: An eye on the Gulf of Mexico Satellite images on Wednesday showed where Invest 95L is currently stationed west of the Yucatan Peninsula. The National Hurricane Center said Tuesday that the system has a good chance of becoming a tropical depression later this week. (9/12/18) >>See more photos of this developing … [Read more...] about A little bit of good weather-related news for Texas
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Met Office issues Hurricane Helene weather warning as 80mph gales set to batter Britain
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued as Hurricane Helene prepares to barrel into the UK next week — bringing driving rain and gales of up to 80mph. The storm is currently sitting in the mid-Atlantic on the heels of the catastrophic Hurricane Florence that is battering the southeast of the United States. But Helene began its course towards Britain yesterday — pivoting north east and making a beeline for Blighty. Dramatic forecast images from the US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) shows how Helene will sweep in to the south west of the British Isles from Monday night. The Hurricane was yesterday located about 1,285 miles southwest of the Azores in the Atlantic with maximum sustained winds of 85 miles per hour. It is expected to lose power slightly by the time it reaches Britain — but it will still be classed as a powerful Tropical Storm. This means potentially destructive winds along with storm surges and heavy rain pounding our shores at the beginning of next … [Read more...] about Met Office issues Hurricane Helene weather warning as 80mph gales set to batter Britain
Hurricane Florence’s destructive power revealed in terrifying 3D weather simulation as 105mph storm smashes into US
HURRICANE Florence’s destructive potential has been revealed in a terrifying 3D simulation that show cars turned into floating battering rams and single-storey homes totally submerged. The storm has not yet made landfall and already tens of thousands of homes are without power and sea water is turning coastal streets into rivers. The Weather Channel's augmented reality simulation reveals what may be in store for the likes of North and South Carolina as the storm bares down. With an imposing audio track of torrential rain playing in the background, presenter Erika Navarro shows how even conservative forecasts could be devastating. Florence is expected to bring one to three feet of rain to many locations, which alone could carry cars away. Some locations are expected to get six feet of inundation, which the simulation reveals could turn anything not tied down into dangerous battering rams caught in the flow. Taking situations to the extreme, the presenter reveals what … [Read more...] about Hurricane Florence’s destructive power revealed in terrifying 3D weather simulation as 105mph storm smashes into US
Winter weather disruption at Center Parcs drags down profits
New waterside lodges at Center Parcs' resort in Elveden. The company has reported a fall in profits for 2017/18 despite turnover edging up. Picture: Ian Burt Archant 2018 Profits at holiday group Center Parcs have slipped despite the group inching closer towards the half-billion pound turnover mark. Center Parcs Elveden Forest general manager, Nicky Richardson. Picture: Ian BurtThe company, which operates five holiday resorts in England including in Elveden, near Thetford, recorded revenue of £469m for the 53 weeks to April 26 – up from £440.3m – as the popularity of short breaks among British holidaymakers continued to rise.But it said profits had been hit by heavy snowfall in March – which caused the closure of its Longleat Forest and affected guest arrivals and activities at its other villages – and on-going refinancing costs.Pre-tax profit fell from £70.5m to £58.3m, after exceptional charges totalling almost £30m. The group said … [Read more...] about Winter weather disruption at Center Parcs drags down profits
Brits bask in 22C as Hurricane Helene sends warm weather to UK – and weekend will be hot
BRITS are set to bask in 23C sunshine this weekend as Hurricane Helene sends warm air across the Atlantic. The storm is currently sitting the mid-Atlantic on the heels of the catastrophic Hurricane Florence which is set to batter the US. Helene is heading towards Britain and large parts of the UK will experience a sunny weekend because of the warm air. The storm is expected to lose power slightly by the time it reaches Britain — but it will still be classed as a powerful Tropical Storm bringing 73mph winds. A dramatic forecast image from the US National Hurricane Centre shows how Helene will sweep in to the south west of the British Isles from Monday night. And when the remnants eventually reach Britain’s coast, temperatures in south eastern parts of the UK are tipped to hit 26C. Forecasters are predicting a potential weather warning for next Tuesday in western parts of Britain as "severe gales" and up to 40mm of rain hits. But a silver lining can be found in the … [Read more...] about Brits bask in 22C as Hurricane Helene sends warm weather to UK – and weekend will be hot