Month: May 2017

1-minute GOES-16 applications for the 8 May 2017 Colorado hail event

by Dan Bikos on May 31st, 2017

The GOES-16 data posted on this page are preliminary, non-operational data and are undergoing testing.  Users bear all responsibility for inspecting the data prior to use and for the manner in which the data are utilized. By Ed Szoke and Dan Bikos On 8 May 2017 severe thunderstorms hit northeast Colorado with a devastating hail Continue Reading

Convection GOES R Hail Severe Weather

Southern Georgia: West Mims Fire

by Jorel Torres on May 12th, 2017

As the spring season accelerates into summer, it is that time of year again for fires to occur all around the United States. A large fire that is a-brewing is the West Mims Fire located in southern Georgia, embedded in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. As of 11 May 2017, the fire, initially started by lightning, has burnt Continue Reading

Fire Weather POES Satellites

Tropical Cyclone Donna

by Jorel Torres on May 5th, 2017

Have you ever been to the Solomon Islands or the Republic of Vanuatu? They are both remote islands located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, relatively close in proximity to Australia and Papau New Guinea. There is a tropical cyclone that is a-brewing in this area of the world….her name is tropical cyclone ‘Donna’. As of Friday morning, Continue Reading

Miscellaneous POES Satellites Tropical Cyclones