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Tropical Storm Vicky Day 2

Tropical Storm VickyPosition: 21.6N 33.1W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [290°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 80 miles [130 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1004 mb.

Currently about 710 miles [1140 km] Northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

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

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September 15, 2020   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Vicky Day 2

Tropical Storm Teddy Day 4

Tropical Storm TeddyPosition: 15.0N 48.3W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [315°] near 9 mph [15 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 70 mph [115 kph].
Wind Gusts: 80 mph [130 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 175 miles [280 km].
Minimum central pressure: 992 mb ↓.

Currently about 865 miles [1395 km] East of the Lesser Antilles.

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

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September 15, 2020   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Teddy Day 4

Hurricane Sally – Day 5

Hurricane SallyPosition: 29.8N 87.8W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [020°] near 2 mph [ 4 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 85 mph [140 kph].
Wind Gusts: 100 mph [160 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 125 miles [205 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 40 miles [ 65 km].
Minimum central pressure: 972 mb ↓.

Currently about 65 miles [ 105 km] South-Southeast of Mobile, Alabama.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect from East of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to the Okaloosa/Walton County line, Florida.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for east of the Okaloosa/Walton County line, Florida to Indian Pass, Florida; Bay St. Louis, Mississippi westward to Grand Isle, Louisiana.

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for the Mississippi/Alabama border to the Walton/Bay County Line, Florida; Mobile Bay; the Mouth of the Mississippi River to the Mouth of the Pearl River.

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

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September 15, 2020   Comments Off on Hurricane Sally – Day 5

Hurricane Paulette – Day 9

Hurricane PaulettePosition: 40.7N 52.4W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: East-Northeast [060°] near 28 mph [44 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 100 mph [155 kph].
Wind Gusts: 120 mph [195 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 275 miles [445 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 60 miles [ 95 km].
Minimum central pressure: 966 mb ↓.

Currently about 415 miles [ 670 km] South of Cape Race, Newfoundland.

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

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September 15, 2020   Comments Off on Hurricane Paulette – Day 9

Tropical Storm Vicky

Tropical Storm VickyPosition: 19.5N 29.9W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [315°] near 7 mph [11 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 105 miles [165 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1000 mb ↓.

Currently about 455 miles [ 735 km] West-Northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

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

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September 14, 2020   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Vicky

Tropical Storm Teddy Day 3

Tropical Storm TeddyPosition: 13.2N 45.0W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West [280°] near 13 mph [20 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 115 miles [185 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1002 mb.

Currently about 1100 miles [1770 km] East of the Lesser Antilles.

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

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September 14, 2020   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Teddy Day 3

Hurricane Sally – Day 4

Hurricane SallyPosition: 28.9N 87.6W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [300°] near 3 mph [ 6 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 100 mph [155 kph].
Wind Gusts: 110 mph [175 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 125 miles [205 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 45 miles [ 75 km].
Minimum central pressure: 986 mb.

Currently about 90 miles [ 145 km] East of the Mouth of the Mississippi River.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect from Grand Isle, Louisiana to Navarre, Florida; Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas including metropolitan New Orleans.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for east of Navarre, Florida to Indian Pass, Florida; west of Grand Isle to Morgan City, Louisiana

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Port Fourchon, Louisiana to the Okaloosa/Walton County Line, Florida; Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Maurepas, and Lake Borgne; Mobile Bay.

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

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September 14, 2020   Comments Off on Hurricane Sally – Day 4

Remnant Rene – Day 8

Remnant RenePosition: 26.9N 49.3W [ 4PM CDT 2100 UTC].
Movement: West-Southwest [250°] near 7 mph [11 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 30 mph [ 45 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1011 mb.

Currently about 1045 miles [1685 km] Northeast of the northern Leeward Islands.

This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center on this system.

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

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September 14, 2020   Comments Off on Remnant Rene – Day 8

Hurricane Paulette – Day 8

Hurricane PaulettePosition: 35.7N 62.3W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northeast [035°] near 17 mph [28 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 105 mph [165 kph].
Wind Gusts: 120 mph [195 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 195 miles [315 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 60 miles [ 95 km].
Minimum central pressure: 965 mb.

Currently about 275 miles [ 440 km] North-Northeast of Bermuda.

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

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September 14, 2020   Comments Off on Hurricane Paulette – Day 8

Le Tour 2020 – Stage 15

Tour de FranceLyon > Grand Colombier

Distance: 174.5 kilometers.

A “Mountain” stage with 3 major climbs. The intermediate sprint is at 58 km at Le Bouchage. It’s a summit finish.

  • Montée de la Selle de Fromentel 111.0 km (cat 1: 11.1km @ 8.1%)
  • Col de la Biche 129.0 km (cat 1: 6.9km @ 8.9%)
  • Grand Colombier 174.5 km (HC: 17.4km @ 7.1%)

Yellow Jersey Primož Roglic ( Slo – TJV – 011 ) [Yellow] 65 hours 37 minutes 07 seconds
Green Jersey Sam Bennett ( Irl – DQT – 043 ) [Green] 269 Points
Polka Dot Jersey Benoit Cosnefroy ( Fra – ALM – 033 ) [Polka Dot] 36 points
White Jersey Tadej Pogacar ( Slo – UAD – 131 ) [White] 2

Stage winner: Tadej Pogacar ( Slo – UAD – 131 )
Combative: Pierre Rolland ( Fra – BVC – 218 ) [Red numbers]
Team: Movistar Team ( MOV – 091-098 ) [Yellow numbers]

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September 13, 2020   Comments Off on Le Tour 2020 – Stage 15

Tropical Depression Twenty – Day 2

Tropical Depression TwentyPosition: 13.0N 39.0W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [285°] near 15 mph [24 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1006 mb.

Currently about 1500 miles [2415 km] East of the Lesser Antilles.

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

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September 13, 2020   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Twenty – Day 2

Tropical Storm Sally – Day 3

Tropical Storm SallyPosition: 28.2N 86.2W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [305°] near 8 mph [13 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 70 mph [110 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 125 miles [205 km].
Minimum central pressure: 996 mb.

Currently about 185 miles [ 300 km] East-Southeast of the Mouth of the Mississippi River.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect from Morgan City, Louisiana to the Mississippi/Alabama Border; Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas including metropolitan New Orleans.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Mississippi/Alabama Border to Indian Pass, Florida; Intracoastal City, Louisiana to west of Morgan City, Louisiana.

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Port Fourchon, Louisiana to the Alabama/Florida border; Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Maurepas, and Lake Borgne; Mobile Bay.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the Mississippi/Alabama Border to the Alabama/Florida border.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the coast of Florida from Indian Pass to the Ochlockonee River.

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

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September 13, 2020   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Sally – Day 3

Tropical Depression Rene – Day 7

Tropical Depression RenePosition: 27.2N 47.9W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West [270°] near 2 mph [ 4 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 30 mph [ 45 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1011 mb.

Currently about 1130 miles [1815 km] Northeast of the northern Leeward Islands.

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

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September 13, 2020   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Rene – Day 7

Hurricane Paulette – Day 7

Hurricane PaulettePosition: 31.4N 64.0W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [315°] near 13 mph [20 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 85 mph [140 kph].
Wind Gusts: 100 mph [160 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 175 miles [280 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 45 miles [ 75 km].
Minimum central pressure: 976 mb ↑.

Currently about 80 miles [ 125 km] Southeast of Bermuda.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Bermuda.

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

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September 13, 2020   Comments Off on Hurricane Paulette – Day 7