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Tropical Storm Idalia – Day 2

Tropical Storm IdaliaPosition: 19.8N 85.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Stationary.
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 70 mph [110 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 70 miles (110 km].
Minimum central pressure: 992 mb ↓.

Currently about 145 miles [ 235 km] South of the western tip of Cuba.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for extreme western Cuba for the province of Pinar Del Rio.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico from Tulum to Rio Lagartos, including Cozumel; the Isle of Youth, Cuba; Dry Tortugas, Florida.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Englewood to Indian Pass, Florida, including Tampa Bay.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for South of Englewood to Chokoloskee, Florida; Lower Florida Keys west of the west end of the Seven Mile Bridge.

A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for Chokoloskee to Indian Pass, Florida, including Tampa Bay.

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.]

August 27, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Idalia – Day 2

Hurricane Franklin – Day 8

Hurricane FranklinPosition: 26.4N 70.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North-Northwest [330°] near 8 mph [13 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 105 mph [165 kph].
Wind Gusts: 115 mph [185 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 125 miles [205 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 25 miles [ 35 km].
Minimum central pressure: 962 mb ↓.

Currently about 530 miles [ 855 km] Southwest 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.]

August 27, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Franklin – Day 8