Wait for it... Approximately 1.5 hours after launch, NOAA's SWFO-L1 satellite separated from its launch vehicle. It has also been declared "power positive." More about SWFO-L1: https://www.noaa.gov/SWFOL1 | NOAA Satellite and Information Service

National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Jamie Rhome provides a LIVE update on Tropical Storm #Imelda. The Atlantic hurricane season continues until November 30. Follow us on social media to get the latest updates! Stay tuned for posts during tropical events and LIVE updates on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Facebook & YouTube - @ NOAA/NWS National Hurricane Center Instagram - @ nwsnhc_hurricanes X - @ NWSNHC For more detailed forecasts and text updates, visit Hurricanes.gov. ***************

NOAA's GOES East is tracking the nation's weather on your Thursday morning. The satellite is also closely watching for any potential development of #Invest94L, a tropical disturbance brewing near the Dominican Republic. What can you expect today? weather.gov #GOES19 | NOAA Satellite and Information Service