Typhoon Lekima and Typhoon Krosa, West Pacific

Typhoon Lekima and Typhoon Krosa, West Pacific – August 8th and 9th, 2019. Flickr link here and here and here.

Wildfire in the Sakha Republic at about 71°N, Siberia, Russia – August 12th

One of the many arctic wildfires this year, a wildfire in the Sakha Republic at about 71°N, Siberia, Russia – August 12th. Flickr link.

Wildfire on Gran Canaria, Spain – August 19th, 2019

Wildfire on Gran Canaria, Spain – August 19th, 2019. Flickr link.

Hurricane Dorian East of the Bahamas and Florida, USA – August 30th, 2019

Hurricane Dorian East of the Bahamas and Florida, USA – August 30th, 2019. Flickr link.

Hurricane Dorian reaching the Bahamas on its track to Florida, USA – September 1st, 2019. Flickr link.

Grand Bahama Island before and after Hurricane Dorian – August 5th, 2019 and Grand Bahama Island after Hurricane Dorian – September 4th, 2019

Grand Bahama Island before and after Hurricane Dorian – August 5th, 2019 and Grand Bahama Island after Hurricane Dorian – September 4th, 2019. Flickr link here and here.

Bushfire in the north of New South Wales about 180 kilometers SSW of Brisbane, Australia – September 7th, 2019

One of the many bushfires in New South Wales in this bushfire season. Located about 180 kilometers SSW of Brisbane, Australia – September 7th, 2019. Flickr link.

Metis Shoal Volcano eruption, Tonga – October 15th, 2019

Metis Shoal Volcano eruption, Tonga – October 15th, 2019. Flickr link.

Metis Shoal Volcano eruption, Tonga, with added IR overlay – October 20th, 2019. Flickr link.

Mount Etna Volcano, Sicily, Italy – October 22nd, 2019

A little activity of the Mount Etna Volcano in Sicily, Italy – October 22nd, 2019. Flickr link.

Parts of the Sabiti oil tanker oil spill NW of Jeddah, Saudi-Arabia, with ships crossing the spill area – October 22nd, 2019

A SAR image of parts of the Sabiti oil tanker oil spill NW of Jeddah, Saudi-Arabia, with ships crossing the spill area – October 22nd, 2019. Flickr link.

Kincade Fire, Sonoma County, California, USA – October 27th, 2019

The Kincade Fire in Sonoma County, California, USA – October 27th, 2019. Flickr link.

Image 55 – Brunt Ice Shelf, Antarctica – November 4th, 2019

The Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica; still hanging on in this image. – November 4th, 2019. Flickr link.

Typhoon Halong, Pacific Ocean – November 4th, 2019

Typhoon Halong, Pacific Ocean – November 4th, 2019. Flickr link.

Mount Erebus Volcano, Antarctica – November 9th, 2019

Two beautiful images of the Mount Erebus Volcano, Antarctica – November 9th, 2019. Flickr link here and here.

Bushfire NW of Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia – November 13th, 2019

Bushfire NW of Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia – November 13th, 2019. Flickr link.

Mount Shishaldin Volcano lava flow, Alaska, USA – December 26th, 2019

Mount Shishaldin Volcano lava flow, Alaska, USA – December 26th, 2019. Flickr link.

Mount Etna Volcano 3D rotation showing lava flows, based on a Sentinel-2 image from July 27th, 2019

(click to view the 3D rotation video on Flickr)

A few more words

In case you would like to see even more images, you can find them here on my Flickr. I would also like to thank all of you who shared my satellite images on Twitter (Not yet following me on Twitter? Change it here) or other social media in 2019 and those who gave me ideas, advice, or feedback.

Pierre Markuse

Have you seen the previous images? Here's the part 1 and here's the part 2

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The season produced 18 named storms, including six hurricanes of which three were “major” (Category 3, 4 or 5). NOAA’s outlook called for 10-17 named storms, 5-9 hurricanes and 2-4 major hurricanes, and accurately predicted the overall activity of the season.

During each and every hurricane season, thousands of workers across the federal government coordinate with NOAA to safeguard Americans against the threat posed by hurricanes,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “From advanced warnings to business aid, the Department of Commerce stands ready to help Americans from a storm’s formation to long after its dissipation.

This year marks the fourth consecutive above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. The only other period on record that produced four consecutive above-normal seasons was 1998-2001. Also this year, five tropical cyclones formed in the Gulf of Mexico, which ties a record with 2003 and 1957 for the most storms to form in that region. Of those, three — Barry, Imelda and Nestor — made landfall in the U.S.

NOAA provided around-the-clock support to communities before, during and after each tropical weather threat,” said Neil Jacobs, Ph.D., acting NOAA administrator. “The expertise of our forecasters, coupled with upgrades like those to the Global Forecast System model and our next-generation environmental satellites, helped NOAA and its partners save lives and protect property all season long.

A graphic listing 2019 Atlantic tropical cyclone names selected by the World Meteorological Organization.The 18 named storms that formed are designated with a red slash through their name. They are listed in alphabetical order: Andrea, Barry, Chantal, Dorian, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Imelda, Jerry, Karen, Lorenzo, Melissa, Nestor, Olga, Pablo, Rebekah and Sebastien.

The three major hurricanes this season were Dorian, Humberto and Lorenzo. Hurricane Dorian is tied with three other hurricanes — the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane, 1988’s Hurricane Gilbert and 2005’s Hurricane Wilma — as the second strongest hurricane on record in the Atlantic basin in terms of wind (185 mph).

In all, four storms made landfall in the U.S. during the 2019 season: Barry, Dorian, Imelda and Nestor.

This season’s activity ramped up in mid-August during the normal peak of the season, as we predicted,” said Gerry Bell, Ph.D., lead seasonal hurricane forecaster at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. “The above-normal activity is consistent with the ongoing high-activity era, driven largely by the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation, which entered a warm phase in 1995. Conditions that favored more, stronger, and longer-lasting storms this year included a stronger West African monsoon, warmer Atlantic waters, and weak vertical wind shear across the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.

An average season has 12 named storms, six hurricanes, and three major hurricanes.

2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season Summary

Hurricane response by the numbers

During the 2019 season, NOAA’s hurricane hunter aircraft and crews flew 57 missions over 430 hours, which along with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the Air Force Reserve, provided critical data that aided in storm forecasting and research.

In addition, NOAA’s King Air crew collected more than 26,939 aerial images covering more than 4,300 square miles of areas affected by Hurricane Dorian, including shoreline, ports and impacted inland areas of several Bahamian Islands to aid in emergency response.

NOAA and NOAA-supported researchers from the U.S. and Caribbean deployed 30 autonomous ocean glider missions in the Atlantic this season, which provided more than 75,000 observations of ocean temperature and salinity to operational hurricane forecast models. Ocean temperature and salinity data provide important clues about hurricane intensification.

Looking ahead

The 2020 hurricane season will officially begin on June 1 and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center will provide its initial seasonal outlook in May. Now is the time for families and communities to become Weather-Ready and prepare for the season ahead.

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A hardcore hurricane chaser, which is how Josh Morgerman describes himself on Twitter, has posted breathtaking video. And it's really hardcore...

Definitely takes you more breath than the Hurricane Hunters flights inside the eye of Dorian we’ve posted last week. Josh shot the Dorian footage in POV style himself at Abaco, that got the hardest hit by hurricane ever.

Watch full-length (a bit over half an hour long) video that brings you through whole experience from his point of view. Wow.

Related content

• Hurricane Dorian coverage including satellite imagery
• Probably the most amazing comment on Dorian you've ever read
• Watch Hurricane Hunters 10 hour mission into Hurricane Dorian in one minute

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Few days ago, we’ve posted video depicting the destruction of Abaco, Bahamas, recently hit by Cat-5 Hurricane Dorian. On Instagram, the post has received simply amazing comment.

Instead of marveling at the catostrophic damage or sending prayers, our follower Captain Dinardo offered actual help with relief efforts on the spot. And he’s not local.

I have skill and experience in demo, framing, tools, plumbing, heavy equipment, concrete, steal work , marine industry, salvage and much more. I'm offering my time to those I need. I will handle my own travel. Just need someone to advise further.

Looking to come down and help by offering my time and skill . I currently finished a job up and have free time. Looking to fly out to Nassau. Is there anyone that can provide with contact? I'm available to fly out in morning and can take care of my own travel expenses.

Great to see that people like Cpt. Dinardo are still there. Thumbs up!

Below is the Twitter version of the mentioned post (second in the thread).

Related content

• What it's like to go through a high-end Category 5 hurricane? Watch this POV video
• Hurricane Dorian coverage including satellite imagery
• Watch Hurricane Hunters 10 hour mission into Hurricane Dorian in one minute

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Stadium effect inside the eye of Dorian

Here's a look at what scientists call the "stadium effect" inside the eye of Dorian from NOAA scientists. This happens at times in very strong hurricanes.

Lightning inside of Hurricane Dorian

Earlier images

Radar from the plane shows how the eye was not much larger than 5 nautical miles (that’s small!)

Morning flights

Look inside the clear eye of Dorian from the Hurricane Hunter P-3 Aircraft.

NOAA42's Hurricane Dorian morning flight, 30 August 2019

Watch the video

Video that was taken from inside the eye of Hurricane Dorian on board NOAA42 "Kermit", 30 August 2019

Also, don’t forget to check out our hurricane Dorian coverage and the forecast, click here.

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