Fall in monsoon rains driven by rise in air pollution, study shows

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 15:37:00 +0200phys (en)

Emissions produced by human activity have caused annual monsoon rainfall to decline over the past 50 years, a study suggests.

Tropical Storm Rachel dwarfed by developing system 90E

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 18:50:00 +0200phys (en)

Tropical Storm Rachel is spinning down west of Mexico's Baja California, and another tropical low pressure area developing off the coast of southwestern Mexico dwarfs the tropical storm. NOAA's GOES-West satellite showed the size difference between the two tropical low pressure areas.

Peru: REDLAC Weekly Note on Emergencies - Latin America & the Caribbean - Year 7 - Volume 374

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 11:41:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay Highlights EARTHQUAKE: Eight people are reported dead, 4 injured and nearly 600 people affected as a result of the 5.1 magnitude earthquake in Peru.

Rachel Is Barely a Tropical Storm in Pacific

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 11:23:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

US National Hurricane Center: Rachel is barely a tropical storm over the Pacific

US National Hurricane Center: Rachel is barely a tropical storm over the Pacific

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 11:21:00 +0200startribune (en)

MIAMI — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Rachel is barely a tropical storm and is forecast to keep weakening over the Pacific off Mexico's coast. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Tuesday have decreased to near 40 mph (65 kph) and Rachel is expected to become a remnant low later in the day.

Rachel is barely a tropical storm in Pacific

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 11:20:00 +0200chron (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Rachel is barely a tropical storm and is forecast to keep weakening over the Pacific off Mexico's coast. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Tuesday have decreased to near 40 mph (65 kph) and Rachel is expected to become a remnant low later in the day.

Hurricane Rachel forecast to weaken in Pacific

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 03:21:00 +0200nzherald (en)

MIAMI (AP) Hurricane Rachel is forecast weaken over the Pacific off Mexico's coast and poses no threat to land.The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 75 mph (120 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says...

World Weatherwatch

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 22:59:00 +0200guardian (en)

Tropical storm Rachel became the 17th named storm of the eastern Pacific hurricane season last week, making this the third most active season on record, behind 1985 and 1992. Winds peaked at 75mph over the weekend, before the storm weakened into a tropical depression as it moved over cooler water west of the Baja California peninsula.

Tropical Storm Rachel weakens in Pacific

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 18:01:00 +0200chron (en)

MIAMI (AP) — Rachel has weakened into a tropical storm over the Pacific off Mexico's coast and poses no threat to land. The storm's maximum sustained winds Monday morning are about 60 mph (95 kph). The storm is centered about 485 miles (780 kilometers) west of the southern tip of Mexico's Baja....

Tropical Storm Rachel weakens in Pacific

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 17:45:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

Rachel has weakened into a tropical storm over the Pacific off Mexico's coast and poses no threat to land. Click to Continue

Tropical Storm Rachel Weakens in Pacific

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 17:41:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Tropical Storm Rachel weakening in Pacific off Mexico; no threat to land, forecasters say

Tropical Storm Rachel Weakening in the Eastern...

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 17:24:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Rachel lost its hurricane status Monday morning as it was swirling about 500 miles west of the southern tip of Baja California. Over the next few days Rachel's movement will remain slow and erratic, eventually turning back toward the southwest, as its convection becomes more shallow....

While the Arctic is melting the Gulf Stream remains

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:20:00 +0200phys (en)

The melting Arctic is not the source for less saline Nordic Seas. It is the Gulf Stream that has provided less salt.

Hurricane Rachel Forecast to Weaken in Pacific

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:37:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Hurricane Rachel is forecast weaken over the Pacific off Mexico's coast and poses no threat to land. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 75 mph (120 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Rachel is expected to weaken to a tropical storm later in the day.

Hurricane Rachel forecast to weaken in Pacific

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:27:00 +0200chron (en)

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Rachel is forecast weaken over the Pacific off Mexico's coast and poses no threat to land. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 75 mph (120 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Rachel is expected to weaken to a tropical storm later in the day.

Hurricane Rachel is forecast to weaken in the Pacific; poses no threat to land

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:01:00 +0200startribune (en)

MIAMI — Hurricane Rachel is forecast weaken over the Pacific off Mexico's coast and poses no threat to land. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 75 mph (120 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Rachel is expected to weaken to a tropical storm later in the day.

Tropical Depression Eighteen-E Strengthens to Tropical Storm Rachel Off of Mexico's Pacific Coast

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 10:18:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Depression Eighteen-E formed roughly 300 miles off the Pacific coast of Mexico on Wednesday. By Wednesday night, it strengthened to Tropical Storm Rachel , the 17th tropical storm of the year in the Eastern Pacific basin. For the latest information on this system, MORE ON WEATHER.COM: Hurricanes From Space.

Pacific hurricane Rachel swirls far off Mexico

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 17:50:00 +0200denverpost (en)

MIAMI (AP) Hurricane Rachel is swirling in the Pacific far off Mexico's Baja California peninsula and poses no threat to land amid forecasts it will weaken in coming hours.

All's quiet in the Atlantic, but the National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on the Pacific

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 17:35:00 +0200nola (en)

The National Hurricane Center doesn't expect any kind of weather activity during the next two days, according to its Sunday morning advisory. It's a different story in the Pacific Ocean because the center is issuing advisories on Hurricane Rachel . As of Sunday, the storm, which is west-southwest of....

Pacific Hurricane Rachel Swirls Far off Mexico

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:21:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Hurricane Rachel swirling off tip of Mexico's Baja peninsula, forecast to stay far out at sea

Pacific hurricane Rachel swirls far off Mexico

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:12:00 +0200chron (en)

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Rachel is swirling in the Pacific far off Mexico's Baja California peninsula and poses no threat to land amid forecasts it will weaken in coming hours.

Pacific hurricane Rachel swirls far off Mexico

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:05:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

Hurricane Rachel is swirling in the Pacific far off Mexico's Baja California peninsula and poses no threat to land amid forecasts it will weaken in coming hours. Click to Continue

Mexico: Hurricane Rachel churns in Pacific off Mexico

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 10:40:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Agence France-Presse Country: Mexico 09/27/2014 23:13 GMT MEXICO CITY, September 27, 2014 (AFP) - Tropical Storm Rachel strengthened to hurricane force Saturday as it swirled off Mexico's Pacific coast, a region already buffeted by major storms this season.

Hurricane Rachel churns in Pacific off Mexico

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 09:32:00 +0200phys (en)

Tropical Storm Rachel strengthened to hurricane force Saturday as it swirled off Mexico's Pacific coast, a region already buffeted by major storms this season.

Mexique: un ouragan provoque de fortes pluies sur la région de Los Cabos

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 08:23:00 +0200laprovince (fr)

La tempête tropicale Rachel s’est transformée samedi en ouragan en s’éloignant de la côte est du Mexique, mais provoque toujours de fortes pluies sur la région de la prestigieuse station balnéaire de Los Cabos, déjà dévastée à la mi-septembre par l’ouragan Odile.

Mexique: un ouragan provoque de fortes pluies sur la région de Los Cabos

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 08:13:00 +0200lameuse (fr)

La tempête tropicale Rachel s’est transformée samedi en ouragan en s’éloignant de la côte est du Mexique, mais provoque toujours de fortes pluies sur la région de la prestigieuse station balnéaire de Los Cabos, déjà dévastée à la mi-septembre par l’ouragan Odile.

Mexique: un ouragan provoque de fortes pluies sur la région de Los Cabos

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 07:55:00 +0200lacapitale (fr)

La tempête tropicale Rachel s’est transformée samedi en ouragan en s’éloignant de la côte est du Mexique, mais provoque toujours de fortes pluies sur la région de la prestigieuse station balnéaire de Los Cabos, déjà dévastée à la mi-septembre par l’ouragan Odile.

Rachel becomes hurricane but staying offshore

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 06:43:00 +0200nzherald (en)

MEXICO CITY (AP) Tropical Storm Rachel strengthened into a hurricane Saturday and was forecast to begin meandering in the Pacific off Mexico's coast while posing no threat to land.The storm's maximum sustained winds were around...

Rachel becomes hurricane but staying offshore

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 06:03:00 +0200chron (en)

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Rachel strengthened into a hurricane Saturday and was forecast to begin meandering in the Pacific off Mexico's coast while posing no threat to land.

Rachel becomes hurricane off Mexico's Pacific coast, but forecast to stay far out at sea

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 05:58:00 +0200startribune (en)

MEXICO CITY — Tropical Storm Rachel strengthened into a hurricane Saturday and was forecast to begin meandering in the Pacific off Mexico's coast while posing no threat to land. The storm's maximum sustained winds were around 85 mph (140 kph) Saturday night.

Rachel Becomes Hurricane but Staying Offshore

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 05:47:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Rachel becomes hurricane off Mexico's Pacific coast, but forecast to stay far out at sea

Hurricane Rachel Swirling in the Eastern...

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 05:26:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Hurricane Rachel is swirling about 450 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California. It is moving towards the north-northwest at about 10 mph. Wind shear, or changing wind direction and/or speed with height, has diminished slightly, and this has allowed Rachel to strengthen to hurricane status.

Hurricane Rachel forms off Mexico's Pacific coast, not seen as threat

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 04:14:00 +0200trust (en)

MEXICO CITY, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Hurricane Rachel formed on Saturday off Mexico's Pacific coast, which has been battered by heavy rains this month, though the new storm is expected to dissipate before it poses any serious threat to land. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Rachel was about 460....

Hurricane Rachel spins off Mexican coast

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 02:28:00 +0200cnn (en)

(CNN) -- The Atlantic Ocean, hurricane-wise, has been relatively quiet this season. But not the northeastern Pacific. On Saturday, the 12th storm so far this summer and fall grew to hurricane status -- not threatening anything on land yet, though it would certainly be understandable if folks on the....

Un ouragan provoque de fortes pluies sur la région de Los Cabos

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 01:38:00 +0200cyberpresse (fr)

La tempête tropicale Rachel s'est transformée samedi en ouragan en s'éloignant de la côte est du Mexique, mais provoque toujours de fortes pluies sur la région de la prestigieuse station balnéaire de Los Cabos, déjà dévastée à la mi-septembre par l'ouragan Odile .

Tropical Storm Rachel Strengthens to Become the...

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 22:54:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Rachel continued strengthening on Saturday, and as of 2 p.m. PDT, it be came the eastern Pacific season's twelfth hurricane. Hurricane Rachel is swirling about 460 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California. It is moving towards the north-northwest at about 10 mph.

Tropical Storm Rachel May Strengthen Into A...

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 12:11:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Rachel is strengthening in the eastern Pacific as it moves to the northwest. Wind shear, or changing wind direction and/or speed with height, has weakened. For this reason, Rachel is expected to intensify through early Sunday and possibly become a hurricane.

Tropical Storm Rachel Intensifying Offshore the...

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 05:38:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Rachel became the 17th named storm of the 2014 Eastern Pacific hurricane season September 24, and it is now slowly gathering strength off the Mexican Pacific coast. Wind shear, or changing wind direction and/or speed with height, is still in place, but is weakening.

NASA identifies cold cloud tops in Tropical Storm Rachel

Fri, 26 Sep 2014 18:29:00 +0200phys (en)

NASA's Aqua satellite saw the area of strong thunderstorms with colder cloud tops had grown within the Eastern Pacific Ocean's Tropical Storm Rachel .

Tropical Storm Rachel swirls over Pacific

Fri, 26 Sep 2014 13:10:00 +0200nzherald (en)

MIAMI (AP) Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to pass between Socorro and Clarion islands as it moves over the Pacific off Mexico's coast.The storm's maximum sustained winds early Friday are near 50 mph (85 kph). The U.S. National...

Tropical Storm Rachel swirls over Pacific

Fri, 26 Sep 2014 11:36:00 +0200chron (en)

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to pass between Socorro and Clarion islands as it moves over the Pacific off Mexico's coast. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Friday are near 50 mph (85 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says some strengthening is expected through....

Tropical Storm Rachel Swirls Over Pacific

Fri, 26 Sep 2014 11:30:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to pass between Socorro and Clarion islands as it moves over the Pacific off Mexico's coast. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Friday are near 50 mph (85 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says some strengthening is expected through Saturday but weakening is forecast to begin by Saturday night.

Tropical Storm Rachel swirls over Pacific off Mexico's coast

Fri, 26 Sep 2014 11:26:00 +0200startribune (en)

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to pass between Socorro and Clarion islands as it moves over the Pacific off Mexico's coast. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Friday are near 50 mph (85 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says some strengthening is expected through Saturday....

Tropical Storm Rachel swirls over Pacific

Fri, 26 Sep 2014 11:24:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to pass between Socorro and Clarion islands as it moves over the Pacific off Mexico's coast. Click to Continue

Tropical Storm Rachel Moving in Pacific off Mexico

Fri, 26 Sep 2014 05:58:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Tropical Storm Rachel is moving over open waters in the Pacific off Mexico's coast

Tropical Storm Rachel Moving in Pacific off Mexico

Fri, 26 Sep 2014 00:26:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Tropical Storm Rachel is moving over open waters in the Pacific off Mexico's coast

Tropical Storm Rachel moving in Pacific off Mexico

Fri, 26 Sep 2014 00:11:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

Tropical Storm Rachel strengthened Thursday over open waters off Mexico's Pacific coast, but was expected to pose little threat to land. Click to Continue

Satellite catches an oval-shaped Tropical Storm Rachel

Thu, 25 Sep 2014 19:49:00 +0200phys (en)

NOAA's GOES-West satellite spotted the eighteenth tropical depression of the Eastern Pacific grow into a tropical storm that was renamed Rachel today, Sept. 25, 2014. Wind shear is affecting the tropical storm, however, so it doesn't have a rounded appearance on satellite imagery.

Tropical Storm Rachel moving over Pacific

Thu, 25 Sep 2014 18:34:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

Newly formed Tropical Storm Rachel strengthened Thursday over open waters off Mexico's Pacific coast, though it was expected to pose little threat to land. Click to Continue

Tropical Storm Rachel Moving Over Pacific

Thu, 25 Sep 2014 18:24:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Newly formed Tropical Storm Rachel strengthened Thursday over open waters off Mexico's Pacific coast, though it was expected to pose little threat to land. The storm's maximum sustained winds Thursday morning were near 50 mph (85 kph), and further strengthening was forecast, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami.

Tropical Storm Rachel Strengthens Off the Coast...

Thu, 25 Sep 2014 18:03:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Rachel became the 17th named storm of the 2014 Eastern Pacific hurricane season Wednesday night, and is now gathering strength off the Mexican Pacific coast. Wind shear, or changing wind direction and/or speed with height, is now weakening, and will allow Rachel to near hurricane-strength this weekend.

Tropical Storm Rachel Spins Off the Coast of...

Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:30:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Rachel became the 17th named storm of the 2014 Eastern Pacific hurricane season Wednesday night. Wind shear, or changing wind direction and/or speed with height, is expected to put a lid on the system's intensity in the short-term. Then, the system will track over cooler water and....

Tropical Storm Rachel Forms Off the Coast of Mexico

Thu, 25 Sep 2014 10:00:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Depression Eighteen-E formed roughly 300 miles off the Pacific coast of Mexico on Wednesday. By Wednesday night, it strengthened to Tropical Storm Rachel , the 17th tropical storm of the year in the Eastern Pacific basin. Rachel is forecast to move west-northwest over the next several days,....