Objective:

Improvement of forecasts of the transition of tropical cyclones to extratropical cyclones.

targeting observations of opportunity such as dropwindsondes from various platforms to those regions most likely to positive impact the specific forecast
obtain a number of snapshots of a cyclone undergoing transition
provide improved environmental data sets for other research projects.

Tropical Advisories from Weather Underground

Weather Underground Current North Atlantic Tropical Advisories

Tropical Storm Bertha - North Atlantic
Updated: 5pm EDT Fri Jul 4 2008

Wind: 49 MPH | Location: 15.5N 31.6W | Movement: WNW

More Information:
Tracking Map
Public Advisory
Discussion
Coordinates
Computer Models

Hurricane Headquarters / South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Tropical Storm Bertha forms in the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa. The second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season is moving toward the west-northwest at about 14 mph, and forecasters expect that to continue for the next couple of days.

_{WeatherUnderground}

What type of hurricane protection do you use for your home?

Featured Sponsors

Advanced Hurricane Protection
Lightwieght hurricane screens are a cost-effective alternative to metal hurricane shutters.

Naturally Relaxing Kava
Used for thousands of years in the south Pacific, kava promotes relaxtion and better sleep.

_{Sponsorships available. Learn more}