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23 October, 2015

Hurricane Patricia Record Strongest In Western Hemisphere

October 23rd, 2015|Tags: cyclone, EF Scale, El Nino, Hurricane Patricia, NASA, National Hurricane Center, NOAA, Pacific, record, Saffir-Simpson scale, storm surge, Typhoon, Western Hemisphere|

The rapid development of Hurricane Patricia is as astounding as the intensity. This NOAA and NASA jing satellite image was taken as peak intensity was measured, but it has sustained

3 October, 2015

155 mph Winds Found In Hurricane Joaquin Air Force Recon

October 3rd, 2015|Tags: 155 wind, Air Force Recon, Hurricane Joaquin, National Hurricane Center, Saffir-Simpson scale, satellite, watch|

At noon the National Hurricane Center made a special announcement that Hurricane Joaquin has increased in intensity. The latest Air Force Reconnaissance mission found a 155 mph wind speed. The