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Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 9

Tropical Storm PhilippePosition: 26.3N 52.9W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West [270°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 65 mph [100 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 105 Miles [165 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1004 mb ↑.

Currently about 785 miles [1260 km] East-Southeast of Bermuda.

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

[For the latest information click on the storm symbol, or go to the CATEGORIES drop-down box below the CALENDAR and select “Hurricanes” for all of the posts related to storms on this site.]

October 2, 2011   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 9

Hurricane Ophelia – Day 13

Hurricane OpheliaPosition: 43.9N 58.6W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [025°] near 33 mph [54 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 85 mph [140 kph].
Wind Gusts: 100 mph [160 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 230 miles [370 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 45 miles [ 75 km].
Minimum central pressure: 974 mb ↑.

Currently about 330 miles [ 530 km] Southwest of Cape Race, Newfoundland.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland.

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

[For the latest information click on the storm symbol, or go to the CATEGORIES drop-down box below the CALENDAR and select “Hurricanes” for all of the posts related to storms on this site.]

October 2, 2011   Comments Off on Hurricane Ophelia – Day 13