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Tropical Storm Hermine

Tropical Storm HerminePosition: 19.4N 20.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [355°] near 10 mph [17 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 45 miles [ 75 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1002 mb.

Currently about 315 miles [ 505 km] Northeast of the Cabo Verde Islands.

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

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September 23, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Hermine

Post-Tropical Cyclone Fiona – Day 10

Post-Tropical Cyclone FionaPosition: 44.5N 60.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: North [360°] near 46 mph [74 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 105 mph [165 kph].
Wind Gusts: 125 mph [200 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 345 miles [555 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 185 miles [295 km].
Minimum central pressure: 933 mb ↓.

Currently about 140 miles [ 220 km] East of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Nova Scotia from Hubbards to Brule, Prince Edward Island, Isle-de-la-Madeleine, Newfoundland from Parson’s Pond to Francois.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for St. Andrews New Brunswick to west of Hubbards Nova Scotia, West of Brule Nova Scotia to Cap Madeleine Quebec, Anticosti Island, Sheldrake Quebec to north of Parson’s Pond Newfoundland, Boat Harbor to Hare Bay Newfoundland, Francois to St Lawrence 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.]

September 23, 2022   Comments Off on Post-Tropical Cyclone Fiona – Day 10

Tropical Storm Gaston – Day 4

Tropical Storm GastonPosition: 38.9N 29.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: Southwest [235°] near 8 mph [13 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 75 mph [120 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 175 miles [280 km].
Minimum central pressure: 998 mb ↑.

Currently about 50 miles [ 75 km] West-Northwest of Faial Island in the central Azores.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Flores & Corvo in the western Azores; Faial, Pico, Sao Jorge, Graciosa, & Terceira in the central Azores.

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.]

September 23, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Gaston – Day 4

Tropical Storm Ian

Tropical Storm IanPosition: 14.8N 72.0W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [285°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 35 miles [ 55 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1005 mb ↓.

Currently about 385 miles [ 625 km] Southeast of Kingston, Jamaica.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Cayman Islands.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Jamaica.

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.]

September 23, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Ian