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Tropical Storm Bill

August 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Tropical Storm BillPosition: 11.3 N 35.2 W [ 4 PM CDT 2100 UTC].
Movement: West [265°] near 16 mph [26 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [80 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 30 miles [45 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1004 mb ↓.

It is 820 miles [1320 km] West-Southwest of the Cape Verde Islands. This was Tropical Depression Three this morning.

Here’s the link for NOAA’s latest satellite images.

Categories: Hurricanes

Tropical Storm Ana

August 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Tropical Storm AnaPosition: 14.4 N 50.0 W [ 4 PM CDT 2100 UTC].
Movement: West [270°] near 17 mph [28 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [80 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 70 miles [110 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1005 mb ↓.

It is 805 miles [1300 km] East-Southeast of the Leeward Islands. A tropical storm watch has been issued for the Dutch Leeward Islands of St. Maarten, Saba, and St. Eustatius.

Here’s the link for NOAA’s latest satellite images.

Categories: Hurricanes

Tropical Depression Two Final

August 13, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Tropical Depression TwoPosition: 14.2 N 38.3 W [ 4 PM CDT 2100 UTC].
Movement: West [275°] near 8 mph [13 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 30 mph [50 kph].
Wind Gusts: 40 mph [65 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1008 mb ↑.

It is 930 miles [1500 km] West of the Cape Verde Islands. Dry air and wind shear are weakening the system.

This is the last advisory as the system has decayed into a remnant low pressure area.

Categories: Hurricanes

Tropical Depression Two – Day Two

August 12, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Tropical Depression TwoPosition: 14.0 N 36.3 W [10 PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West [260°] near 14 mph [22 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1006 mb.

It is 800 miles [1285 km] West of the Cape Verde Islands.

Here’s the link for NOAA’s latest satellite images.

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Categories: Hurricanes

Tropical Depression Two

August 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Tropical Depression TwoPosition: 14.8 N 31.5 W [10 PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West [275°] near 13 mph [20 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 40 mph [65 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1006 mb.

It is 475 miles [765 km] West of the Cape Verde Islands.

Here’s the link for NOAA’s latest satellite images.

Categories: Hurricanes