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Summary

Hurricane Helen has left a trail of destruction across the southeast US, causing catastrophic flooding and damage. The Ohio Valley continues to experience heavy rain and potential flooding. Meanwhile, the tropics are active with five areas monitored, including a potential Gulf of Mexico storm. The US weather pattern is unusually quiet for late September, with a ridge keeping most areas dry. However, concerns rise for a possible tropical system in the Gulf that could stall and intensify, following the landfall of four hurricanes this year.

Takeaways

• 🌀 Hurricane Helen has left a trail of destruction across the southeast United States, causing catastrophic flooding and damage.
• 💧 The Ohio Valley is still experiencing heavy rain and potential flooding due to Helen's remnants.
• 🌊 There was significant storm surge and hurricane force winds along the Florida coastline during Helen's landfall.
• 🌍 The tropics are currently very active with five different areas being monitored across the Atlantic Ocean.
• 🌪️ There's a possibility of another tropical storm or hurricane developing in the Gulf of Mexico next week.
• 🌧️ The weather pattern for the United States is unusually quiet for late September, with no major storms expected over the Rocky Mountains.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to be above average for most of the country, with cooler weather forecast for the Upper Midwest and Northern Plains.
• 🌤️ The upcoming week will see a zonal flow pattern, which could lead to a tropical system stalling in the Gulf of Mexico if it develops.
• 🌀 Hurricane Isaiah in the northern Atlantic Ocean is intensifying, while two new areas of development are being monitored in the Caribbean Sea and the main development region.
• 📈 There's a high probability of a tropical storm or hurricane developing in the Gulf of Mexico next week, which could intensify if it stalls.

Q & A

What is the current status of Hurricane Helen?

Hurricane Helen has left a trail of destruction and damage across the southeast United States and is now a post-tropical cyclone causing rain and potential flooding in the Ohio Valley.

What areas were most affected by Hurricane Helen?

Areas like Georgia, South and North Carolina, and Florida experienced catastrophic flooding, dam failures, and damage along the shoreline due to storm surge and hurricane force winds.

Is there a possibility of another tropical storm or hurricane next week?

Yes, there is a potential for another tropical storm or hurricane developing in the Gulf of Mexico next week.

What is the current weather situation in the Ohio Valley?

The Ohio Valley is experiencing light to moderate rain due to a low-pressure system, with the possibility of brief spin-up or funnel cloud in West Virginia or Western Virginia.

How much rain is expected in the Ohio Valley?

Some areas in the Ohio Valley could pick up an additional tenth to an inch of rain, while others like Kentucky might receive a few more inches.

What is the general weather pattern for the United States in the coming days?

The weather pattern for the United States is expected to be quieter than usual for late September or early October, with ridging keeping a large part of the country dry.

Is there a specific area of concern for potential tropical development?

Yes, one area of concern is in the Northwestern Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, where there's an increasing chance of a tropical storm or hurricane developing.

What is the expected impact of the developing system in the Gulf of Mexico?

If the system develops into a tropical storm or hurricane, it might stall in the Gulf of Mexico, potentially intensifying and posing a threat to the United States.

What other tropical systems are being monitored in the Atlantic Ocean?

Aside from the system in the Gulf of Mexico, there's Hurricane Isaiah in the northern Atlantic, two areas of development in the Central and Eastern Atlantic Ocean, and Tropical Storm Joyce.

What is the potential timeline for the development of the tropical system in the Caribbean Sea?

The tropical system in the Caribbean Sea is expected to develop sometime around Tuesday or Wednesday of the following week.

How can viewers stay updated on the latest weather forecasts?

Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to the channel for ongoing updates on weather forecasts, especially with the potential development of another hurricane.

Outlines

00:00

🌀 Hurricane Helen's Aftermath and Forecast

The video discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Helen, which has caused significant damage across the southeast United States, including catastrophic flooding in Georgia and North Carolina. The storm has moved on but continues to bring heavy rain and the risk of further flooding in the Ohio Valley. The forecaster also warns of a potentially new tropical storm or hurricane developing in the Gulf of Mexico next week. Meanwhile, the weather across the United States is expected to be relatively quiet, with the remnants of Helen affecting the weather over the next few days. However, there's a concern about a possible tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico that could stall and intensify, leading to a worst-case scenario.

05:00

🌦️ Tropical Activity and Temperature Trends

The script highlights the increased activity in the tropics with several areas being monitored across the Atlantic Ocean. Hurricane Isaiah is intensifying, and there are two new areas of concern in the Caribbean Sea and the Central and Eastern Atlantic Ocean. The forecaster emphasizes the potential threat to the United States if these systems develop into tropical storms or hurricanes. The weather pattern for the United States is expected to be zonal, which could lead to a tropical system stalling in the Gulf of Mexico, posing a significant risk. The script also discusses temperature trends, with cooler air expected to move into the Midwest, and above-average temperatures returning by the end of the week.

10:01

🌧️ Flood Warnings and Viewer Engagement

The video script concludes with a message to viewers in the Appalachian Mountains, particularly in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, who are dealing with historic rainfall and flooding. The forecaster advises them to heed any flash flood warnings and stay safe. The script also acknowledges the recent surge in channel subscribers and expresses gratitude for the viewers' support. The forecaster anticipates more hurricane activity and promises to keep viewers updated.

Keywords

💡Hurricane Helen

Hurricane Helen is a named tropical cyclone that has caused significant damage across the southeast United States. In the context of the video, it represents a major weather event that has led to destruction, flooding, and is a central focus of the weather forecast discussion. The script mentions the trail of damage left by Helen, emphasizing its impact on areas like Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas.

💡Post-tropical cyclone

A post-tropical cyclone is a system that has transitioned from a tropical cyclone to an extratropical system, typically losing its tropical characteristics. The script refers to Hurricane Helen as a post-tropical cyclone over the Ohio Valley, indicating that while it is no longer a tropical storm, it continues to bring heavy rain and potential flooding to the region.

💡Tropical Storm

A tropical storm is a storm system characterized by a defined cyclonic circulation and sustained winds of less than 74 mph. The script discusses the potential for another tropical storm to develop in the Gulf of Mexico, which would be a significant weather event impacting the United States, similar to Hurricane Helen.

💡Gulf of Mexico

The Gulf of Mexico is a body of water that is a potential development area for tropical storms and hurricanes. In the video, it is highlighted as a region to watch for the possible formation of another tropical storm or hurricane, which could pose a threat to the United States, especially if it stalls and intensifies in the area.

💡Ohio Valley

The Ohio Valley is a region in the United States that includes the states along the Ohio River. In the script, it is mentioned as an area that will continue to experience rain and potential flooding due to the remnants of Hurricane Helen, illustrating the ongoing impact of the storm even after it has moved out of the southeastern states.

💡Dam failures

Dam failures refer to the catastrophic event where a dam collapses, leading to massive flooding. The script mentions dam failures in the context of the flooding caused by Hurricane Helen, highlighting the severe infrastructure damage and the broader consequences of such weather events.

💡Tropics

The tropics are the region of the Earth surrounding the equator, known for their warm temperatures and high humidity, which are conducive to the formation of tropical cyclones. The video discusses the 'tropics are exploding with activity,' indicating a high level of tropical cyclone formation, which is a central theme of the weather forecast.

💡Zonal flow

Zonal flow refers to the wind patterns that blow predominantly west to east in bands around the Earth. The script mentions a zonal flow pattern over Canada, which could affect the movement of tropical systems. If a tropical storm develops and encounters zonal flow, it might stall, potentially leading to intensified rainfall and flooding.

💡Ridging

Ridging refers to an elongated area of high atmospheric pressure. In the video, ridging is expected to keep a large part of the United States dry, as it implies the presence of a high-pressure system that can block moisture and prevent precipitation.

💡Landfall

Landfall is the point at which a storm or hurricane reaches land. The script discusses the damage caused by Hurricane Helen at landfall in Florida, emphasizing the destructive potential of such weather events when they make contact with land.

💡Trough

A trough is an elongated area of low atmospheric pressure. The video mentions a trough in Canada that could bring colder air to the Northern Plains and the Midwest, illustrating how troughs can influence temperature and weather patterns across different regions.

Highlights

Hurricane Helen has left a trail of destruction and damage across the southeast United States.

Helen continues as a post-tropical cyclone causing rain and potential flooding in the Ohio Valley.

There were numerous dam failures and catastrophic flooding in Georgia and the Carolinas.

Florida experienced significant damage from storm surge and hurricane force winds.

Helen is one of the most historic hurricanes ever covered.

There is a possibility of another tropical storm or hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico next week.

The tropics are currently very active with five different areas being monitored.

A low pressure system over the Ohio Valley will bring light to moderate rain.

There is a risk of funnel clouds in West Virginia and western Virginia.

Areas suffering from drought, like Ohio, will receive much-needed rain.

Western North Carolina may receive unwanted additional rain, exacerbating existing flooding.

The weather pattern for the United States will be quieter than usual for late September.

A trough in Canada will bring colder air to the Northern Plains and Midwest.

There are no imminent signs of a large storm affecting the Rocky Mountains.

The potential tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico could stall and intensify if it develops.

Most of the rain for the lower 48 states will be concentrated over the Ohio Valley this weekend.

Temperatures will remain below average in the Southeast and above average in the rest of the country.

Heat may build up in the Upper Midwest, potentially breaking record high temperatures.

The tropics are heating up with four areas of interest, including Hurricane Isaiah.

There is a high probability of a new tropical storm or hurricane developing in the Caribbean Sea.

The current weather pattern could lead to a tropical cyclone stalling in the Gulf of Mexico.

The GFS model suggests a developing hurricane could slowly move towards Florida or Southern Alabama.

The GFS Ensemble member run shows a wide range of possible scenarios for the developing storm.

There are ongoing flood warnings and dam failures in the Appalachian Mountains.

The channel has gained over 20,000 subscribers in the last 48 hours.

Hurricane season is not over, and there may be another landfalling hurricane in the United States soon.

Transcripts

hey everybody and welcome back to

another Max velocity weather forecast

and finally we are done with now casting

and we're back to actually forecasting

weather because hurricane Helen is

finally done here in the United States

unfortunately this thing has left a

trail of Destruction and damage across

the southeast United States and it is

still continuing today as at least a

post-tropical cyclone back over here in

the Ohio Valley where it's going to

continue to dump plenty of rain and the

potential even for some more flooding

which is not what we need after what we

saw yesterday there were tons of dam

failures yesterday there was also just a

catastrophic flooding across areas like

Georgia South and North Carolina and

then obviously on landfall in Florida it

also caused a bunch of damage right

along the shoreline with tons of storm

surge and hurricane force winds so

overall this system has caused a you

know travesty when it comes to damage

one of the most historic hurricanes that

we've ever covered the good news is that

it is winding down the bad news is that

we could see something next week that

could be another tropical Stormer

hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico we're

going to be talking more about that here

in this forecast the tropics are

exploding with activity right now we

have five different areas that we're

watching right now across the Atlantic

Ocean and we're going to be breaking all

these down for you in detail here in

just a few minutes especially this one

which might be another tropical Stormer

hurricane that goes in the Gulf of

Mexico this upcoming week but first

let's talk more about the weather closer

to home and right now we have the

spinning low pressure system back over

in the Ohio Valley which is going to

continue to dump light to moderate rain

throughout the day today today and as

well as tomorrow I wouldn't R out a

brief spin up maybe even a brief like

funnel cloud back over here in West

Virginia or Western even parts of

Virginia but I think overall this is

mostly just going to be a broad area of

low pressure that's just going to bring

some light to moderate rainfall even in

areas like Ohio tomorrow could even pick

up a little bit more rain and even back

over in West Virginia for areas that

desperately need rain especially with

the drought they're in this will

definitely help the bad news is that

areas back over like Western North

Carolina for example that don't need

more rain are going to pick up up at

least around another tenth of an inch to

maybe another inch of rain now that

might not sound like much but how much

flooding is already there you know we

just don't need rain in those areas many

areas over there picked upwards of 25 in

of rain up from this hurricane which is

just unbelievable and so for the rest of

the Ohio Valley over the next few days

we are going to pick up a few more

inches of rain especially in Kentucky

other areas though still going to be

dealing with upwards of a tenth to maybe

even another inch of rain across much of

the Ohio Valley now for the rest of the

United States the weather pattern is

going to be very interesting in over the

next several days and it's not one you

usually see at the end of September or

even going into October it's going to

actually be a somewhat quieter weather

pattern we are going to be dealing with

again the remnants of hen over the next

few days but there's no current imminent

signs that we are going to see a large

you know storm or trough come over the

Rocky Mountains what that essentially

means is that we're going to have

ridging in place and that's going to

keep a large chunk of the United States

dry throughout the upcoming week here's

what it looks like by Monday into

Tuesday there will be a trough back all

all the way up in Canada that's actually

going to bring some colder air into

areas like the Northern Plains in the

midwest so that'll bring at least some

relief for those that have been dealing

with the heat recently but unfortunately

we're not really going to get much rain

out of that for those in the midwest

once we go later into the week this is

where things get a little bit more

concerning I think if we do get a

tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico we

might have a very zonal flow pattern

back over up in Canada what that

essentially means is that there's really

no troughing and this would basically

mean that there's nothing really picking

up any sort of tropical storms or

Hurrican if one does come towards the

United States that means if we do get

something that develops in the Gulf of

Mexico late next week that might stall

in the gulf and actually intensify we

will have to watch this very closely

especially since we've already had four

different hurricanes make landfall in

the United States this year Barrel

Francine Debbie and as well as now Helen

which was obviously a category 4

hurricane now over the next several days

for the entire lower 48 most of the rain

is going to be sitting over the Ohio

Valley this weekend so if you have any

plans there it's going to be cloud rainy

and also a bit windy once we go into

Monday into Tuesday that trough will

make a close pass by into the Upper

Midwest but again not really expecting

much rain out of that but there will be

some Colder Weather if you're back over

in the Upper Midwest which will be a

little bit nice rain's going to pick up

on Wednesday in the Northeast areas on

the west coast continue to stay dry and

as we go into Thursday and as well as

into Friday we're still watching for a

very dry weather pattern for most of the

country and then next weekend will be

the time where we have to watch for

maybe some sort of tropical storm or

hurricane to develop in the Gulf of

Mexico which we're going to talk again

more about here in just a minute as a

reminder if you are new to the channel

make sure to subscribe again we'll be

continuing to keep you post with the

weather across the entire lower 48 now

here's the latest in terms of the

temperatures over the next few days cold

weather is going to continue back over

in the Southeast or at least below

average temperatures remainder of the

country is going to continue to stay

above average as we're just not really

seeing anything when it comes to

activity with low pressure systems once

we go into Monday and Tuesday of next

week that heat continues to build we

could be talking about some

record-breaking High temperatures in the

Upper Midwest and back into Canada and

then once we go later into the week

again notice that cooler air moving into

the Midwest that'll cool things down

just a little bit as we go into Tuesday

and Wednesday right around and just

below average for temperatures and then

by Thursday and Friday the above average

temperatures return to the entire

country for the most part The Only

Exception more than likely being the

Pacific Northwest now let's talk about

the tropics they are heating up very

fast we have again four different areas

really that we're watching Helen would

be the fifth but we're kind of done with

Helen it's mostly just rain at this

point we have hurricane Isaiah back over

in the northern Atlantic Ocean which has

actually been intensifying over the last

24 hours and then we have two new

oranges that you can see here we have

one back over in the Northwestern

Caribbean Sea into the Gulf of Mexico

and then another area of development

back over here in the Central and

Eastern Atlantic Ocean back over in the

main development region these two are

the ones that we're watching for the

closest one reason why is cuz the one in

the Caribbean Sea is going to more than

likely pose a threat to the United

States if it develops into a tropical

storm or hurricane which the odds of

that are increasing the other one back

out here in the main development region

more than likely going to become some

sort of hurricane as we go into next

week not currently expected to impact

the United States but it might even

become a major hurricane as it moves

into parts of the Atlantic Ocean not a

guarantee yet but definitely something

we're watching we also have tropical

storm joist we're not forgetting about

that one but again it looks like that

one's going to be a fish storm as it

continues to move off to the north now I

do want to reiterate with the current

weather pattern that we're expecting

next week across the entire United

States we are more than likely going to

have a zonal flow which means if any

sort of tropical Cyclone does develop

there's probably not going to be much

steering it which means that if

something develops we could see it stall

somewhere in the Gulf of Mexico which

would basically be worst case scenario

because we would definitely see an

intensifying tropical storm or hurricane

which could even become something more

major if that does happen as we go into

next week so we are watching this very

very closely with this current weather

pattern that's being forecasted now on

the flip side of things this is what it

looks like across the entire Atlantic

Ocean over the next few days notice

Isaiah that is going to continue to move

off to the east we are also watching

Joyce which is expected to weaken over

the next few days not really intensify

once we go down to Tuesday into

Wednesday we're going to be watching

this area back over in the Central

American gy for a new tropical system to

try to develop this is exactly where

Helen developed by the way so it's a

very familiar you know territory at this

point and then this would be our next

upcoming hurricane which would more than

likely I think develop sometime by about

Tuesday or Wednesday of next week by

Thursday and Friday we're watching

really two different areas again we got

that intensifying hurricane in the main

development region then we got that

Cyclone that's going to try to develop

in the Caribbean Sea here's where things

become more concerning obviously the

energy that's in the Gulf of Mexico has

been used up quite a bit but if this

does go more to the West it would be

able to have a much better chance

basically of intensifying due to the

environment not really being used up

recently by any sort of Hurricane

meaning the water's still very warm and

whatnot so by Thursday and Friday notice

how this continues to move into the Gulf

of Mexico by Friday into Saturday the

GFS model has this very slowly moving

which again would mean we would see

something really intensify I think and

then by Sunday and Monday this actually

has making landfall Somewhere Over Again

basically in Florida or Southern Alabama

or Mississippi as a hurricane now again

this is one model run the GFS has been

all over the place with location of this

making landfall and also intensity so

this is not set in stone but it is

something we're going to be watching for

and there is a you know strong

probability I would say of this

developing into something as we go into

next week this is the GFS Ensemble

member run it gives you an idea of

essentially what this system could do

with a bunch of different computer

models all embedded into one graphic

this is by Tuesday into Wednesday

multiple Ensemble members have now

caught on to the potential for an

intensifying tropical storm as we go

into Wednesday of next week in the

Northwestern Caribbean Sea by the time

we go into Thursday this continues to

move through the Yucatan Channel or

potentially into the Yucatan Peninsula

or Cuba kind of somewhere in that area

by Thursday and then by Friday The

Ensemble members are very split when it

comes to both intensity and as well as

where this will be located some of them

have this as you know strong as a cat 2

hurricane back over in the Southeastern

Gulf of Mexico a few of which also have

this as a tropical storm moving towards

areas like Louisiana but I think the

biggest story I think with this if it

does develop is how it might stall in

the Gulf of Mexico by Saturday into

Sunday and it might actually intensify

further this group of onsemble members

right here indicating more of a cat 2

cat 3 Type hurricane back over just

south of Louisiana but again a lot of

these on solo members as well are not

showing anything really other than just

maybe a weak tropical storm or even to

depression so there is obviously a wide

range of scenarios that could happen if

this does develop but it is obviously

trending towards a bit more of a

concerning side of things because this

is not a signal that you want to see

obviously we just had a KAG storm which

is a Central American G storm literally

just happened Leen was that and we could

see another one so this is not something

that you want to be seeing but again

we're going to continue to keep with the

latest on this we'll have another video

talking about this tomorrow in more

detail if it is still a concern so make

sure that you are subscribed to the

channel aside from the actual

forecasting I do want to talk about my

friends over in the Appalachian

Mountains anywhere North Carolina South

Carolina and Georgia we just got done

with a historic rainfall event but it's

still not over there are still lots of

flood warnings in those areas with a lot

of flooding right now so again make sure

that you're heating any flash flood

warnings at all it is still a very

dangerous situation as there are still

Dam failures ongoing and there have been

obviously damn failures already that

have happened so make sure that you are

staying safe there and again prayers to

anybody that's been impacted by this

catastrophic flooding event in the

Southeast and a huge shout out to

anybody that's subscribed to the channel

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the channel again it's been crazy with

hurricane Helen and I do expect that

this hurricane season is not over and we

might be live again here soon for

another landfalling hurricane in the

United States and again we'll be here

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