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Photographer captures stunning red lightning bolts reaching the edge of space

A photographer in Puerto Rico captured rare "gigantic jets" of lightning, which contain 50 times more energy than typical lightning bolts. These bolts, known as upward lightning, occur only about 1,000 times a year worldwide and are believed to happen most often during thunderstorms over the open ocean. The photographer documented three of these rare lightning events while tracking the early formation of Hurricane Franklin. Gigantic jets gain their crimson hue from contact with Earth's ionosphere, and they are related to the electrical phenomenon of red sprites.

via Daily Mail|

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Multiple Tropical Disturbances Expected to Form in the Atlantic

Tropical Depression 12 has formed in the Atlantic and is expected to become a tropical storm before dissipating. A tropical wave off the west coast of Africa may develop next week with a 50% chance of development. Tropical Storm Jose is predicted to be absorbed by Hurricane Franklin, which will become an extratropical cyclone. Bermuda is under a tropical storm warning as post-tropical cyclone Idalia moves over the west Atlantic. The remnants of Gert have strengthened into a tropical depression and could become a tropical storm.

via WFLA|

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Rare 'Gigantic Jets' of Upside-Down Lightning Captured in Atlantic Hurricane

Photographer Frankie Lucena captured rare "gigantic jets" of upside-down lightning shooting upward out of a storm cloud during Hurricane Franklin. These upward-moving lightning bolts, which occur as few as 1,000 times a year, can climb more than 50 miles above Earth's surface. While scientists have known about the phenomenon for about 20 years, much about it remains a mystery. The bolts may be the result of a blockage preventing lightning from escaping through the bottom of the cloud. Atlantic hurricane season has just begun, providing more opportunities to observe and study these rare lightning events.

via Livescience.com|

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Tropical Storm Jose Joins Atlantic's Growing System Cluster

Tropical Storm Jose has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the third named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. With maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, Jose is expected to be absorbed by Hurricane Franklin by the weekend through a phenomenon called the Fujiwhara effect, where two storms orbit around a shared center point. Franklin, the stronger storm, will absorb Jose, resulting in its demise. This comes as Hurricane Idalia battered the Carolina coast and another storm, Idalia, made landfall in Florida's Gulf Coast.

via The New York Times|

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Multiple Tropical Systems Threaten Atlantic, Including Jose and Franklin

Tropical Storm Idalia is losing strength after causing heavy rainfall and flooding in North Carolina. Meanwhile, Hurricane Franklin is moving away from Bermuda, bringing dangerous surf and rip currents to the mid-Atlantic and northeastern United States. Tropical Storm Jose has formed southeast of Franklin and is expected to be absorbed by it. The National Hurricane Center is also monitoring a tropical wave off the coast of Africa and the remnants of Hurricane Gert. Idalia is forecasted to become a post-tropical cyclone, while Franklin is expected to weaken and become an extratropical cyclone.

via The Florida Times-Union|

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"Franklin's Category 4 Fury Threatens Eastern Seaboard"

Hurricane Franklin remains a formidable Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 140 mph. While it is not expected to make landfall in the US, it poses a threat to the Eastern Seaboard and Bermuda. The storm is forecasted to pass west of Bermuda on Wednesday, causing life-threatening surf and rip currents along the Southeast and mid-Atlantic. Swells and dangerous surf will impact Bermuda and the southeastern US, spreading north along the US coast and Atlantic Canada. Although the storm will gradually weaken, big swells are expected to linger through the Labor Day weekend, potentially causing beach erosion.

via New York Post |

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natural-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

"Hurricane Franklin Intensifies, Targets Bermuda - US NHC"

Hurricane Franklin is expected to become the Atlantic's first major hurricane of the season, with maximum sustained winds nearing 105 mph. It is forecasted to pass close to Bermuda on Wednesday, potentially causing life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Another storm, Idalia, is also expected to become a hurricane and could bring scattered flash and urban flooding to parts of Florida, the Panhandle, and southern Georgia.

via Yahoo News|

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"Hurricane Franklin: From High Surf to Dangerous Rip Currents"

Hurricane Franklin is expected to become a major hurricane on Monday as it strengthens in the Bermuda Triangle. While it will remain well off the U.S. East Coast, it will generate high surf and rip currents, posing a threat to beachgoers. There is also a possibility that Franklin could track close to Bermuda, potentially bringing stronger winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding to the archipelago. Interests in Bermuda should closely monitor the forecast and be prepared.

via The Weather Channel|

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"Hurricane Franklin Strengthens, East Coast Braces for Dangerous Surf"

Tropical storm Franklin has intensified into a Category 1 hurricane and is expected to bring dangerous surf conditions to the East Coast early next week. However, it is not projected to make landfall. The storm is forecasted to become a major Category 3 hurricane by Monday before turning eastward and dissipating in the middle of the Atlantic. Waves off North Carolina could reach heights of 9 to 12 feet by Wednesday, and winds may reach 125 mph by Monday and Tuesday. Dangerous rip currents are also anticipated along the East Coast, with potential impact on the Atlantic coast of Canada.

via New York Post |

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"Franklin Set to Intensify as First Major Hurricane, Rip Currents Pose Danger"

Hurricane Franklin has strengthened into a minimal hurricane and is expected to become a major cyclone while moving between the U.S. and Bermuda. The storm is forecasted to pass several hundred miles off the mid-Atlantic coast and is not expected to make landfall in the U.S. However, the Southeast and mid-Atlantic coasts may experience big swells and dangerous rip currents through the Labor Day weekend. Waves off the coast of North Carolina could reach 9 to 12 feet by next Wednesday.

via Fox Weather |

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"Tracking Hurricane Franklin and Developing Tropical System Threatening Florida and Gulf of Mexico"

Tropical Storm Franklin is expected to strengthen into a hurricane soon, while Tropical Depression 10 in the Gulf of Mexico could become Hurricane Idalia. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 33 counties. The second tax-free holiday of the year coincides with the peak of hurricane season, offering exemptions on common household items and pet supplies. The next named storms of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season will be Idalia, Jose, and Katia. Residents are advised to monitor the tropics and stay prepared.

via Naples Daily News|

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"Franklin's Fury: Florida Officials Brace for New Storm as Hurricane Season Intensifies"

Tropical Storm Franklin has been upgraded to a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the second hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. Meanwhile, a new tropical system called Invest 93L is gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico and has a high chance of becoming a tropical storm. Florida officials are closely monitoring the situation and warning residents to prepare for potential impacts. Franklin is expected to strengthen and reach Bermuda by Wednesday, potentially becoming a major hurricane next week, while Invest 93L's projected path is expected to curve along the East Coast, remaining far from the U.S. shore.

via UPI News|

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"Franklin's Fury: Florida Officials Brace for New Storm as Hurricane Season Intensifies"

Tropical Storm Franklin has been upgraded to a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean, while a new tropical system called Invest 93L is gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico. Franklin is expected to become a major hurricane by next week and is projected to curve along the East Coast, remaining far from the U.S. shore. Meanwhile, Florida officials are closely monitoring Invest 93L, which has a high chance of developing into a tropical storm. Governor Ron DeSantis has urged residents along the Gulf Coast to prepare for potential severe weather conditions.

via Yahoo! Voices|

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