Tropical Update: Besides Cosme, All Is Tranquil

Temperatures are soaring here in the Brazos Valley as we embark on our first period of 100° days. Its just a sign that Summer really is here and its going to stick around for a while. On the other hand, this also a time where the tropics begin to show signs of additional activity.

Out in the Pacific Ocean, Cosme became a Tropical Storm and as of this afternoon strengthened into a low end category 1 Hurricane.

Winds are sustained reaching 75 mph at the core of the storm with occasional gusts of 90mph. Some additional strengthening will occur, but in the long run, this is a storm that will move out into the open waters, away from land and dissipate.

It wont take long, but by the weekend, Cosme will most likely become a mass of clouds dropping heavy rain.

Besides the Pacific, this time of year, we keep a close eye on the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico for tropical formations that could impact Texas and the remainder of the United States. I can tell you at this time, all is quiet, not a storm in sight.

 

As new information arrives and new storms form, I will make sure to keep you in the loop. In the meantime, stay cool and hydrated as the scorching heat has arrived.

 

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