Tourists in Cancun, Cozumel prepare for Hurricane Ida; but direct hit unlikelyNovember 8th, 2009 Ida becomes hurricane a 2nd time off Mexico coastCANCUN, Mexico — Ida grew into a hurricane for a second time as it roared over the Caribbean on a path that could take it between Mexico's resort-studded Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba before heading for the southern United States. Tour operators and fishermen along Mexico's Caribbean coast, including Cancun, pulled their boats out of the water Saturday in anticipation of rains and winds from Ida's outer bands.
Ida strengthens to hurricane with winds of 75 mph over Caribbean as it nears Cancun, MexicoNovember 8th, 2009 Ida becomes hurricane as it nears Cancun, MexicoMIAMI — Ida has strengthened to a hurricane over the Caribbean as it nears Cancun, Mexico. Forecaster Todd Kimberlain with the the U.S.
Mexico issues hurricane warning as Ida approaches Cancun; winds up to 90 mphNovember 8th, 2009 Mexico issues hurricane warning as Ida approachesMIAMI — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Mexico has issued a hurricane warning for parts of the Yucatan Peninsula as Ida nears the popular resort town of Cancun.
Tropical storm warning issued for Grand Cayman Island as Ida gains strength over CaribbeanNovember 7th, 2009 Ida spurs tropical storm warning for Grand CaymanMIAMI — A tropical storm warning has been issued for Grand Cayman Island as Ida gains strength over Caribbean waters. A tentative forecast track from the U.S.
Tropical-storm warnings issued in Mexico, Cuba as Ida strengthens over CaribbeanNovember 7th, 2009 Ida hurricane watch for Mexico's Caribbean coastCANCUN, Mexico — Officials readied storm shelters along Mexico's Caribbean coast Saturday and told fishermen and tour operators to pull in their boats amid warnings that Tropical Storm Ida could become a hurricane as it neared the resort city of Cancun. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Ida's winds strengthened to near 70 mph (110 kph), just short of a Category 1 hurricane.
Tropical-storm warnings issued in Mexico, Cuba as Ida rapidly strengthens over CaribbeanNovember 7th, 2009 Ida spurs tropical-storm warnings in CaribbeanCANCUN, Mexico — Officials readied storm shelters along Mexico's Caribbean coast Saturday and told fishermen and tour operators to pull in their boats amid warnings that Tropical Storm Ida could become a hurricane as it neared the resort city of Cancun. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Ida's winds strengthened to near 70 mph (110 kph), just short of a Category 1 hurricane.
Tropical storm warnings issued in Mexico, Cuba as Ida rapidly strengthens over CaribbeanNovember 7th, 2009 Ida spurs tropical storm warnings in CaribbeanMIAMI — Tropical storm warnings were issued Saturday for parts of Mexico and Cuba as Ida rapidly gained strength over Caribbean waters, and the storm could start affecting the U.S. Gulf Coast by Tuesday.
Hurricane Neki weakens to a Category 1 hurricane in the central Pacific OceanOctober 23rd, 2009 Hurricane Neki weakens to Cat. 1 storm in PacificHONOLULU — Hurricane Neki has weakened to a Category 1 hurricane is it spins far out in the central Pacific.
Hurricane Neki weakens to a Category 2 storm in the central Pacific OceanOctober 23rd, 2009 Hurricane Neki weakens to Cat 2 in central PacificHONOLULU — Hurricane Neki has weakened to a Category 2 storm far out in the central Pacific Ocean. Neki's maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 100 mph and additional weakening is expected.
Hurricane Neki trudges across the central Pacific OceanOctober 22nd, 2009 Hurricane Neki treks across the central Pacific
HONOLULU — Hurricane Neki continues its trudge across the central Pacific with little change in strength expected over the next day. Neki is a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 115 mph.
Neki strengthens to a Category 3 hurricane far asea in Pacific, with top winds near 115 mphOctober 21st, 2009 Neki strengthens to Category 3 hurricane at seaHONOLULU — Forecasters say Neki has strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane far from land in Pacific, with top winds near 115 mph. On Wednesday afternoon, Hurricane Neki was centered about 620 miles west-southwest of Honolulu and about 410 miles south of French Frigate Shoals.
Hurricane Rick weakens to Category 3 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast, hurricane watch issuedOctober 19th, 2009 Hurricane Rick weakens to Category 3 stormMIAMI — Hurricane Rick has decreased to a Category 3 storm as it swirls off Mexico's Pacific coast but is still a dangerous storm that forecasters say could veer into resorts at the tip of the Baja California peninsula. A hurricane watch has been issued for southern Baja California.
Hurricane Bill update: projected pathAugust 19th, 2009 [caption id="attachment_143790" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Hurricane Bill 3 hours ago"][/caption]
All eyes are now watching closely the latest situation of Hurricane Bill, as the other overdue hurricanes Ana, Bill, Claudette and Guillermo. Tropical Storm Ana begins to die down, Tropical Storm Claudette reaches Florida, and Hurricane Guillermo finally starts to weaken in the Pacific.
Tropical Storm Ana races west through the Atlantic, prompting watches; Bill isn't far behindAugust 16th, 2009 Tropical storm watches issued as Ana races westMIAMI — Tropical storm watches were issued Saturday for the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and other parts of the Leeward Islands as Ana raced west through the Atlantic.
Tropical Storm Andres forms off SW coast of Mexico; 1st named storm of 2009 in Eastern PacificJune 22nd, 2009 Tropical Storm Andres forms in Pacific off MexicoMIAMI — Forecasters say Tropical Storm Andres off the southwestern coast of Mexico is strengthening and could become a hurricane in the next day or two. It's still not clear how close the storm will come to making landfall, but a tropical storm watch was issued from Zihuatanejo northward to Manzanillo and heavy rains were expected along the coast.