From a climatological point of view, the peak of the Atlantic Basin tropical season comes right around the 10th of September when sea surface temperatures are near their peak in much of the Atlantic Ocean’s Main Development Region. Plot courtesy NOAA Overview A strong El Nino in the equatorial part of the Pacific Ocean …
There are hints of an “omega” blocking pattern in the upper part of the atmosphere as we approach the Labor Day weekend with an intensifying ridge centered over north-central Canada and troughs of low pressure over the NE US and NW US. Map courtesy NOAA, tropicaltidbits.com Overview Labor Day is still two weeks away and …
The 3rd edition of the Field of Dreams game will be played on Thursday, August 13th between the Phillies and Twins in Dyersville, Iowa. Image courtesy MLB, Universal Pictures, centraljersey.com Overview On Thursday, August 13th, big league baseball will return to the iconic Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa. The Philadelphia Phillies …
An upper-level trough low low pressure over the eastern states will be replaced by an intensifying ridge of high pressure in coming days to be centered over the western Atlantic Ocean. Map courtesy NOAA< tropicaltidbits.com Overview It is rather warm and humid today in the DC-to-Philly-to-NYC corridor and it looks like we better get …
Warmer-than-normal water currently exists across the tropical Pacific Ocean with the development of El Nino with the eastern-most region near South America the warmest relative-to-normal. Map courtesy NOAA, tropicaltidbits.com Overview El Nino continues to intensify across most regions of the equatorial Pacific Ocean with well above-normal water temperatures that continue to rise rather sharply …
The American Cemetery in Normandy France is located on a bluff high above the coast and these hallowed grounds preserve the remains of nearly 9,400 Americans who died during the Allied liberation of France. Within the picturesque trees, an immense array of headstones rises in long regular rows and the buried include forty-five sets …
Sub-surface water temperature anomalies (°C) down to a depth of 450 meters are shown here from the equatorial part of the Pacific Ocean in the period from 17 February 2026 to 18 April 2026. Much warmer-than-normal water (shown in orange/brown) is now lurking just beneath the surface (top) across much of the tropical Pacific and …
A strong cold front will be at the leading edge of a colder-than-normal air mass on Thursday. This front will approach the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest later Thursday which is Opening Day for several teams in this part of the nation. Map courtesy NOAA, tropicaltidbits.com The 2026 season gets underway with one game on Wednesday night …
A vigorous upper-level jet will enhance upward motion later Monday in the Mid-Atlantic region leading to the chance for severe weather and this will include a risk of tornadic activity. Map courtesy ECMWF, tropicaltidbits.com Overview An intense storm system will develop later this weekend, and it will have an impact over a large part …
A strong Arctic cold front arrives in the Mid-Atlantic region on Sunday and it may be accompanied by snow shower activity; especially, in areas to the north of the PA/MD border. After a very mild Saturday, temperatures will begin to trend downward on Sunday, and by the time Monday rolls around, Arctic air …