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France’s Carrier Strike Group Departs for ORION 26 in the Atlantic
military1 month ago

France’s Carrier Strike Group Departs for ORION 26 in the Atlantic

The French Navy’s nuclear-powered carrier strike group, centered on the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, set sail from Toulon to participate in ORION 26, a joint high-intensity exercise in the Atlantic. While exact CSG composition wasn’t officially published, observers saw the Alsace (D652), Chevalier Paul (D621), Italian Andrea Doria (D553), and the BRF Jacques Chevallier (A725) departing, with a focus on air defense and a submarine likely to be part of the group. ORION 26 will span the coming weeks and involve 24 countries, testing France’s ability to conduct high‑intensity operations in a joint and combined environment, against a backdrop of European security tensions and France’s leadership of the coalition.

Tropical Storm Jerry Forms, Likely to Strengthen into Hurricane
weather4 months ago

Tropical Storm Jerry Forms, Likely to Strengthen into Hurricane

Tropical Storm Jerry has formed in the central Atlantic and is expected to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane, potentially impacting the northern Leeward Islands, but is not expected to threaten the US mainland due to a cold front. The Atlantic hurricane season is winding down, but late-season storms and weather patterns like the Central American Gyre could still produce significant storms in October and November.

Hurricane Erin Strengthens as New Atlantic Systems Emerge, Prompting Emergency Preparedness
weather6 months ago

Hurricane Erin Strengthens as New Atlantic Systems Emerge, Prompting Emergency Preparedness

Hurricane Erin, a large Category 1 storm, is moving northeast in the Atlantic, causing rip currents and coastal flooding along the U.S. East Coast, Bermuda, and Atlantic Canada, while transitioning into a post-tropical cyclone. New systems, including Invest 90L and 99L, are developing in the Atlantic, with 90L likely to become a tropical storm and potentially impact Bermuda.

Tropical Activity Picks Up in Atlantic as Dexter Moves Away from US
weather6 months ago

Tropical Activity Picks Up in Atlantic as Dexter Moves Away from US

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring potential new systems near Florida and in the Atlantic, with a 30% chance of development for a system near Florida and a 50% chance for another in the central Atlantic, while Tropical Storm Dexter continues northeastward, likely becoming post-tropical this week. The season's activity remains active with multiple systems forming or expected to form.

Tropical Wave in Atlantic Under Observation Amid Development Uncertainty
weather7 months ago

Tropical Wave in Atlantic Under Observation Amid Development Uncertainty

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical wave in the Atlantic with a 10% chance of developing into a tropical storm, potentially named Tropical Storm Dexter, but environmental conditions are expected to become unfavorable for further development later in the week. The hurricane season has so far seen three tropical storms, with forecasts indicating a slightly less active season than initially predicted.