Delta Becomes a Category 4 Hurricane as it Barrels Toward Mexico; Major Threat to U.S. Gulf Coast

[@cozdiver]

We are all boarded up and locked down here in Cozumel, last boat left for mainland a while ago. Hope it does jog a bit more northward. But wish us luck and we will see ya on the sunny side of this. Edit: We made it through, power just came back on! ya! we lost all of our fruit trees except the cocnuts, got a bit of flooded downstairs and some new cracks in the conrete walls and ceiling, but no deaths reported on the island! Thanks all for the good thoughts to get us through!!

[@Tropical-Tidbits]

Be safe!

[@lindsaywright730]

Good Luck Cozumel from us here in the Caymans , still getting the rain and gusts , hopefully it passes North of you

[@princessconsuelabananahamm1571]

Good luck to you. Here in Merida Yucatan we are ready now. Stay safe!

[@ironsnowflake1076]

Wishing you guys safety thru the storm 💓

[@mariannenoordermeer2993]

Good luck, be safe, it’s not going to be fun, prayers to you all

[@treysimmons2179]

Levi, nobody explains weather as well as you! Thanks for keeping us in the know during storm season. I live on the NC coast and get lots of value from your forecasts.

[@lindseymorgan8245]

I'm from Lake Charles... I loss everything except the bag i packed to leave... Hurricane Laura destroyed our city our homes... i loss a 4bdrm 3bath home, We just found a 1 bedroom apartment on the 23rd bought new furniture & trying to make sense of it all. And now Delta. 🥺. I'm soooo tired, Just reserved my rooms, packing a bag & leaving the lil bit behind that I have gotten. Levi* Thank you. You never failed me yet. Its because of your channel & The Most High's mercy/grace that I have my life. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 May TMH keep & Bless you always.

[@Tropical-Tidbits]

This hurts my heart to read. I'm so sorry for what you're going through :( Please be safe, and I sincerely hope Delta doesn't cause any more harm to you.

[@jameylandry4596]

I was hit by Katrina on ms gulf coast. My parents then were hit with Rita. Now they are dealing with the aftermath of Laura. I barely escaped Sally and now watching Delta for my family. All I can say is keep the faith. You’re punch drunk right now. I had to deal with it too. All I can tell you is that this is temporary. You will get back on your feet!! I kept telling myself there is no place like the gulf coast and hurricanes are just the price I have to pay. You will get thru this!!! God bless.

[@zekleinhammer]

🙏

[@nikkinik2693]

I'm from L.C. too I understand completely 🤦🏾‍♀️😔💛

[@Ronin4614]

It was Tuesday ~~~~ It is painful just reading your reply and here comes yet a second Hurricane. It is hard to explain the impact of such storms unless you actually see and live through it and here is yet another. It would not surprise me to hear that the combined area of destruction from this year's Hurricanes are close to what Katrina did. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.

[@weathamansam]

Only the real ones watch this dude

[@Zion-p1t]

I don’t even watch my local weathermen anymore.

[@FindYourFree]

Yup

[@shroomsopenminds3623]

Gang

[@dedraknight6749]

FoSho!!

[@ryanchang5836]

@@Zion-p1t All they do in terms of Hurricanes is reiterate whatever the nhc says lol

[@sanautin]

Thoughts and prayers to those in the Yucatan tonight, and to where ever Delta goes afterwards.

[@PokeRetroFan]

Yeah sad. People gonna die from this

[@ironsnowflake1076]

Heartbreaking! This is an ugly one...

[@RealNewsChannel]

As always, thanks for the update. I only need your updates to stay abreast of the situation.

[@youaremylight2172]

It's like Gamma turned a corner to get out of Delta's way...lol

[@debbie4269]

Prayers for all those in harm's way of Delta. I would not ride it out, I would evacuate. I have many times here in Florida. Experienced Andrew, moved to Ocala and found out not safe here with a cat 4. Hopefully Delta will weaken.

[@Taylormade33]

These storms lately..wow thanks for the update

[@nataliedouglas3232]

It rained from Sunday night to just a few hours ago in Jamaica. Most rain we have had in years and extremely frightening. felt like hundreds of inches of rain. Good luck, this storm is scary.

[@thetrimreaper1019]

Wow!! Well stay safe, Natalie!!

[@davidpayne1519]

Thanks for description, glad ur alive n hope ok,I'm in states in target zone

[@nataliedouglas3232]

@@thetrimreaper1019 Thanks we were not hit directly-it was still over 100 miles away when we got hit. So we are fine.

[@spraudoggy]

My God! I feel sorry for the good people of the Gulf Coast. Hang in there. What challenges you have had!

[@Linnie1021]

The Mississippi Gulf Coast thanks you and we look forward to your next update. 🌀💫 Namaste.

[@Ronin4614]

If only the news was better for folks along the northern Gulf Coast, this is just heart breaking news. Thoughts and prayers out for all in harms way. Thank you, Levi.

[@ChrisSmith-hw8ow]

Sending positive energy and good vibes to everyone on here stay safe

[@mariannenoordermeer2993]

Thank you for this update, my heart breaking for all those in it’s path, 🙏🏻

[@russell3380]

Watching you is like having Neil Frank back at the NHC all over again, thank you for that.

[@CAPNMAC82]

Those small, tight storms change so rapidly.

[@IMortage]

That was quick. Quite the fast intensification.

[@brendag1482]

Wilma was close, I think. This is why I board up and get out for the ones that could undergo rapid intensification and expected within 100 miles. Scary little buggers! I'd rather feel silly than sorry.

[@spraudoggy]

I really appreciate your analysis and scientific commentary. Thanks.

[@stevencooper4422]

I'm so glad he got recognized by Drudge!

[@ChairmanMeow1]

Wow, seems like it strengthened overnight Cat 1 to 4

[@A1FAHx]

Thank you Doctor!

[@RiverDocs]

Thanks Levi. Nice job explaining this storm.

[@marianserra8371]

Thanks for all the great work. I keep everyone in my prayers. Stay safe everyone. Peace from central Alabama.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Lake Charles again ? Those poor folks....

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

The analysis doesn't get any better than this. The best!

[@withoutmilk]

Thank you Levi!

[@janetnoll8593]

Outstanding concise analysis.

[@user-gr2wy8no3v]

Thank you Levi

[@Zion-p1t]

I’m just glad Houston is going to get at least a little bit of rain, hopefully.

[@kev24k]

Calls on Levi's career.

[@daviddryden8088]

The only weather man I trust with the most accurate information.

[@hahahatall09]

Levi for President!

[@mrmarmellow555]

He definitely got the Mental hemispheres for IT lol;)

[@leviathantoobz]

I’d vote for him...

[@user-gr2wy8no3v]

^

[@dianelowrey4339]

Nah will keep Trump as President ‼️‼️

[@zelkuta]

God please, I vote levi for president!

[@CAPNMAC82]

My friends in De Ritter and Laq Charles do not need a third storm event.

[@susanmcewan302]

I'm in deridder and totally watching this storm track. we suffered greatly, even those 50 -100 miles north but the poor souls south of us have been decimated! My prayers to everyone in the path of this storm. 🙏

[@CAPNMAC82]

@@suzanh7777 Yeah, especially with the sharknado in Lake Charles during the first one. It's a 2020-ed year.

[@BasicBrucatos]

Thank you for the update. It seems like this one will impact where I live 😩

[@babstheicequeen]

You are so awesome!!! Thank you for all you do! 🥰

[@danagreen9264]

Thanks love ur forcasts so complete

[@brianhartman3186]

Love your channel and the accurate info!

[@crappo8459]

Thanks again for the information great job!

[@milagrosmogro49]

I only listen to this guy because he's a real meteorologist and very professional. Thank you Levi. Lord please protect EVERYONE on the path of this hurricane. God bless EVERYONE. Thank you Levi 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤞🤞🤞👍 MILAGROS MOGRO FROM FL.

[@songofjoy446]

🙏

[@CarlVandenberg]

Levi isn't the only one I listen to, but his analysis gets more weight than anyone else I watch.

[@charlenetanner9457]

Thank you!

[@ktall6749]

Always excellent. This one is uncomfortably close.

[@princessconsuelabananahamm1571]

Thank you for the info.

[@mrmarmellow555]

Nice Alert Thank you so Much for YOURE CONSTENT INTELLECT Is More Amazing as Any Storm!! 🤔&;)🙏

[@LC58832]

Houston here. I'm panicking a bit.

[@Tropical-Tidbits]

No need to panic there - a track east of Houston, even if close, is far less impactful than a track west of Houston. Just have a plan of action in case it's needed!

[@trevl8038]

Nice work bruv well appreciated!!!👍👍!!

[@alexiysm.rodriguez7240]

Thank you. For all your precise and professional information. Stay safe. Many blessings.

[@Indistinguishablelady]

Nola here. So far these storms have been jogging around us all season, at this point I’m so over running to the store for water and supplies. Hopefully this isn’t a “boy who cried wolf” situation, and we finally end up getting hit after everyone has given up the idea of evacuation. Guess we’ll see. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@brendag1482]

Isn't the idea of hurricane supplies supposed to be that you maintain the supply all season and avoid the last minute rush/shortages?

[@Indistinguishablelady]

Brenda G**** Basic supplies like batteries, flashlights, candles, etc. Yes. Food and water we use after the immediate threat passes, we don’t have unlimited storage. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@VestedUTuber]

So, this has me wondering... what happens if a Greek lettered storm ends up being notable to the point where it would normally result in its name being retired?

[@spicyleg6723]

interesting thought!

[@msgillian]

Right now, they won't retire the Greek names- they'll just get listed with their years. The theory was that they'd be used so rarely that retirement wouldn't be necessary. public.wmo.int/en/our-mandate/focus-areas/natural-hazards-and-disaster-risk-reduction/tropical-cyclones/Naming

[@brendag1482]

I asked that question a few weeks ago, using a hypothetical Hurricane Delta as my example :( msgillian is correct, btw.

[@celeno31]

Hi friend, good job

[@hunterdavis3003]

Yes

[@donovanwill8382]

Hi

[@Supernova-lc2yf]

To imagine this thing now has the record for fastest from tropical depression to cat 4..did it in 36 hours thats crazy...but right now clearly theres an eyewall replacement going on... plus increasing midlevel shear so I dont think it will reach cat 5..maybe 155 like the nhc says...145 mph with no clear eye on visible is crazy lol

[@A1FAHx]

Kontact 20 This one is going to hurt 😔

[@Bizzare77777]

Why are all these major hurricanes consistently hitting la?

[@culdeus9559]

Google the beta effect. Or maybe he will explain it because it's crazy complez

[@kennethrodgers21]

Have you seen the Water Temperatures in the Gulf .. 84* ? Is this normal ? I wonder if it's a contributing factor.

[@riggins44ful]

Does a faster forward speed have any affect on surge? The same hurricane going 17 mph Vs 5mph....Which has more surge?

[@mikeplays8302]

How will this affect the craton and new madrid fault? It has been shown to be having stress ,hotsspots and minor quakes also the Mississippi river is reported to be having sulferic smells and various things happening. So would this help along the split of the east coast according to the Navy new America map?

[@SH4DOW_SW1RL]

Wow! Impressive explanation of a hurricane that can only come from an expert. I don't see your face but I heard you bec. of the details you have shown. I just subscribe, thanks.

[@billcoley8520]

That’s amazing

[@silverace7862]

Request TT - your analysis is informative/awesome , please consider doing 2 uploads a day!

[@sodapop6610]

I live in NOLA and was going to evacuate to Houston to stay with family. Now I know I'll probably be hit no matter what lol

[@macmedic892]

Anywhere but Atlanta!

[@annsmith5861]

Has anyone ever told you that you sound like the Casually Explained guy?

[@jamesb.2064]

I agree. Levi for president. Please dude....give us a choice! 🤔

[@imjusstchillin5776]

I think it's gonna shoot the gap like Marco... Maybe just scraping the Yucatan

[@imjusstchillin5776]

@@suzanh7777 I live in Florida

[@jamesburrelljr.8561]

Consider the idea that the hurricane season is so busy that people will have another opportunity to experience the Greek Alphabet in all its glory

[@culdeus9559]

Cancun really isn't on the northwest tip. Isla mujeres is more or less the last inhabited part. Worst case is probably somewhere between isla and hotel zone. That area is low income. The hotels in the zone are tanks.

[@culdeus9559]

@@suzanh7777 Not sure if english is your first language, but the word tanks means strong. Sorry if confusing.

[@MS-sx1gq]

Can anyone confirm if Florida panhandle is in the clear from this absolute beast or is it too early.

[@trents5864]

At this point worse case scenario for panhandle would be tropical storm force winds .

[@CharlieBrown723]

This pin-point eyewall is an excellent example of energy that is conserved in rotational motion; the smaller the rotational diameter, the more energy and velocity. If the eyewall gets replace with a larger eye then the velocity with decrease - NOT ENOUGH TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO A HUMAN - GET OUT OF HURRICANE DELTA'S PATH!!!!

[@adriancioroianu1704]

i dont think deep water temperature it's a big factor when you take into consideration Delta"s pace. She's moving so fast, there's no time for upwelling, i think the temperature of the first layer of water is way more important at this pace.

[@yelenawhitmer1329]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@rainman7992]

well...this is not a good development...what happened to all that dry air that was gonna prevent this form happening...on the bright side, the waters will be cooler.

[@eric131313]

Actually it seems to feed from Gamma

[@billcoley8520]

The weather channel has not got it right all year. I bet they are predicting 16 ft water surge

[@robertwilson3914]

Thank you. Please step up your updates Thursday and Friday....

[@deeharrison9434]

Mississippi is safe

[@stillnotwoke]

Okie dokie...

[@aerialeggbeater2644]

Let’s hope.

[@angieperez4216]

Looks like a face in the clouds

[@luisrhernandezii1009]

Gonna hit Texas

[@zen_mindset1]

Maybe not✌🏼

[@henrye7483]

Thank you Levi! 👍