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It will be the fifth storm to hit Louisiana this year, and the eleventh to hit the continental United States.
Published Oct 28, 2020Image of the Day Atmosphere Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
Isaac, a slow-moving storm, hit the Gulf Coast as a category 1 hurricane on August 28, 2012.
Published Aug 30, 2012
A satellite acquired this nighttime view of the storm two hours after landfall.
Published Aug 27, 2020Atmosphere Land Water Floods Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
On September 1, 2008, Gustav made landfall on the Gulf Coast in central Louisiana as a Category 2 storm.
Published Sep 2, 2008
The storm was expected to make landfall on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, while marching straight up the Mississippi River basin.
Published Aug 29, 2012
On October 2, 2002, Houston’s Mission Control Center powered down and people along the coasts of Texas and Louisiana prepared for landfall of Hurricane Lili. The storm held special significance for International Space Station astronauts orbiting above 210 n. mi. above—it delayed that day’s launch of the Space Shuttle that was scheduled to bring them visitors and supplies and hardware. However, the crew gained perspective on Lili by tracking and photographing the hurricane near its peak.
Published Oct 13, 2002
Acquired October 11, 2011, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Jova approaching the coast of Mexico.
Published Oct 13, 2011
Hurricane Maria brought potent winds and dire warnings to Caribbean islands just two weeks after Irma devastated the region.
Published Sep 20, 2017Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Water Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
