Earlier this week, we discussed the rapid development of Super Typhoon Bavi, a major tropical cyclone in the western Pacific Ocean. It delivered a strong hit to the island of Rota, part of the American territory known as the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. You can read more about Rota’s devastation and see photos... Read More
Meteorological satellites don’t just observe the current weather. They can also keep track of the weather’s aftermath. A great example of this is with flooding. Floods are significant economic disasters, causing upwards of $180 billion in damage (almost 1% of the US GDP) annually to structures, agriculture, and transportation infrastructure.... Read More
In the afternoon and evening of 17 June 2026, a series of tornadoes struck the states of Illinois and Indiana. As of the writing of this post (1600 UTC on 18 June) the SPC Storm Reports only indicate tornadoes in Illinois, but remotely-sensed observations indicate that the likelihood of a... Read More
