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Tropical Storm Karl – Day 3

Tropical Storm KarlPosition: 18.5N 37.0W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West [270°] near 15 mph [24 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 75 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 205 miles [335 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1005 mb.

Currently about 1630 miles [2625 km] East of the Leeward Islands.

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.]

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Tropical Depression Julia – Day 4

Tropical Depression JuliaPosition: 30.2N 76.3W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West [260°] near 2 mph [ 4 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 35 miles [ 55 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1008 mb.

Currently about 275 miles [ 440 km] South-Southeast of Cape Fear, North Carolina.

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.]

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Post-Tropical Cyclone Ian – Day 5

Post-Tropical Cyclone IanPosition: 48.8N 36.2W [10AM CDT 1500 UTC].
Movement: Northeast [035°] near 53 mph [85 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 65 mph [100 kph].
Wind Gusts: 75 mph [120 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 240 miles [390 km].
Minimum central pressure: 988 mb ↓.

Currently about 1185 miles [1910 km] South-Southwest of Reykjavik, Iceland.

Ian has transitioned to a post-tropical cyclone at 10AM CDT. This is the final NHC advisory.

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.]

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