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Tropical Storm Isaac – Day 2

Tropical Storm IsaacPosition: 14.4N 37.5W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West [270°] near 8 mph [13 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 45 miles [ 75 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1002 mb ↓.

Currently about 1580 miles [2540 km] East of the Windward 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 Storm Helene – Day 2

Tropical Storm HelenePosition: 13.2N 22.8W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West [260°] near 13 mph [20 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 70 mph [115 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 70 miles [110 km].
Minimum central pressure: 999 mb ↑.

Currently about 155 miles [ 250 km] Southeast of the southernmost Cabo Verde Islands.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Cabo Verde Islands of Santiago, Fogo, and Brava.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the Cabo Verde Islands of Santiago, Fogo, and Brava.

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 Storm Florence – Day 10

Tropical Storm FlorencePosition: 24.6N 55.2W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West [270°] near 6 mph [ 9 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 70 mph [110 kph].
Wind Gusts: 80 mph [130 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 125 miles [205 km].
Minimum central pressure: 989 mb.

Currently about 790 miles [1270 km] 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.]

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