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Tropical Storm Alvin likely to form in Pacific: See projected path, spaghetti models
Click here for the latest on Tropical Storm Alvin for Friday, May 30. The first tropical storm of the season is ...
What is "storm surge?" Everything you need to know about this destructive component to hurricanes, tropical systems
"Storm surge" is defined as the abnormal water level that rises above the typical tide during a tropical event.
Tropical Storm Alvin Will Meet Its Demise Soon, But Remnant Moisture Will Enhance Southwest US Rainfall
Tropical Storm Alvin in the Eastern Pacific won't last much longer, but moisture from this system's remnants will enhance ...
Tropical Storm Alvin producing large swells in Pacific: See path, spaghetti models
Tropical Storm Alvin is sending large swells toward portions of western mainland Mexico and the Baja California peninsula.
Understanding storm and hurricane categories: Why wind speed isn't the whole story
Tropical systems are categorized by wind speed, but experts say there's much more to the story when it comes to storm impacts ...
For many island species, the next tropical cyclone may be their last
When a major cyclone tears through an island nation, all efforts rightly focus on saving human lives and restoring ...