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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.

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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.

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

Tropical Depression Ten

Tropical Depression TenPosition: 21.1N 86.4W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Southwest [230°] near 2 mph [ 4 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1005 mb.

Currently about 55 miles [ 85 km] Northeast of Cozumel, Mexico.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico from Tulum to Rio Lagartos, including Cozumel; extreme western Cuba for the province of Pinar Del Rio.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the Isle of Youth, Cuba.

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

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August 26, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Ten

Hurricane Franklin – Day 7

Hurricane FranklinPosition: 23.9N 68.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [310°] near 8 mph [13 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 85 mph [140 kph].
Wind Gusts: 95 mph [150 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 140 miles [220 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 25 miles [ 35 km].
Minimum central pressure: 975 mb ↓.

Currently about 250 miles [ 400 km] Northeast of Grand Turk Island.

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August 26, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Franklin – Day 7

Tropical Storm Franklin – Day 6

Tropical Storm FranklinPosition: 22.4N 66.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: East-Northeast [060°] near 8 mph [13 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 70 mph [110 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 115 miles [185 km].
Minimum central pressure: 996 mb ↓.

Currently about 320 miles [ 515 km] East-Northeast of Grand Turk Island.

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August 25, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Franklin – Day 6

Tropical Storm Franklin – Day 5

Tropical Storm FranklinPosition: 22.6N 68.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: East-Northeast [070°] near 8 mph [13 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 70 mph [110 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 105 miles [165 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1000 mb ↑.

Currently about 195 miles [ 315 km] East-Northeast of Grand Turk Island.

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

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August 24, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Franklin – Day 5

Tropical Storm Franklin – Day 4

Tropical Storm FranklinPosition: 21.2N 70.4W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [015°] near 13 mph [20 kph]..
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 75 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 90 miles [150 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1002 mb ↓.

Currently about 50 miles [ 80 km] South-Southeast of Grand Turk Island.

Making landfall on the southern coast of the Dominican Republic at 7AM CDT.

Is over the Dominican Republic at 10AM to 4PM CDT.

Is over water North of the Dominican Republic at 7PM CDT.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Dominican Republic south coast from Punta Palenque eastward to Cabo Engano; the Dominican Republic entire north coast from Haiti border eastward to Cabo Engano; the Turks & Caicos Islands.

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

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August 23, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Franklin – Day 4

Tropical Depression Harold – Day 2

Tropical Depression HaroldPosition: 27.6N 99.3W [ 4:00PM CDT 2100UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [290°] near 21 mph [33 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 999 mb.

Currently about 15 miles [ 25 km] East of Loredo, Texas.

All Watches and Warnings are cancelled and the National Hurricane Center has issued its last public advisory on this system.

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

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August 22, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Harold – Day 2

Tropical Storm Franklin – Day 3

Tropical Storm FranklinPosition: 16.4N 71.4W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [360°] near 9 mph [15 kph]..
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 105 miles [165 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1002 mb.

Currently about 175 miles [ 280 km] Southwest of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the south coast of Haiti from Anse d’Hainault eastward to the Dominican Republic Border and the entire coast of the Dominican Republic.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the Turks & Caicos Islands

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

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August 22, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Franklin – Day 3

Post-Tropical Cyclone Gert – Day 4

Post-Tropical Cyclone GertPosition: 17.4N 59.7W [10:00AM CDT 1500UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [290°] near 5 mph [ 7 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 30 mph [ 45 kph].
Wind Gusts: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1008 mb.

Currently about 230 miles [ 370 km] East-Southeast of the Northern Leeward Islands.

The National Hurricane Center has issued its last public advisory on this system.

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

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August 22, 2023   Comments Off on Post-Tropical Cyclone Gert – Day 4

Tropical Depression Nine

Tropical Depression NinePosition: 25.7N 93.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [285°] near 18 mph [30 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1008 mb.

Currently about 260 miles [ 420 km] East-Southeast of Port Mansfield, Texas.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Mouth of Rio Grande to Port O’Connor, Texas.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Port O’Connor to Sargent, Texas.

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

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August 21, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Nine

Tropical Storm Franklin – Day 2

Tropical Storm FranklinPosition: 14.5N 70.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North-Northwest [335°] near 5 mph [ 7 kph]..
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 70 miles [110 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1002 mb.

Currently about 275 miles [ 445 km] South of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the south coast of Haiti from Anse d’Hainault eastward to the Dominican Republic Border and the entire south coast of the Dominican Republic from the Haiti border eastward to Isla Saona.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the entire north and east coast of the Dominican Republic from the Haiti border eastward and southward to Isla Saona and the Turks & Caicos Islands

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

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August 21, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Franklin – Day 2

Remnant Low Emily – Day 2

Remnant Low EmilyPosition: 21.1N 41.9W [10:00AM CDT 1500UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [290°] near 9 mph [15 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1006 mb ↑.

Currently about 1225 miles [1965 km] West-Northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

The National Hurricane Center has issued its last public advisory on this system.

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

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August 21, 2023   Comments Off on Remnant Low Emily – Day 2

Tropical Depression Gert – Day 3

Tropical Depression GertPosition: 17.1N 58.4W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [285°] near 9 mph [15 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 30 mph [ 45 kph].
Wind Gusts: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1008 mb ↑.

Currently about 320 miles [ 510 km] East-Southeast of the Northern Leeward Islands.

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

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August 21, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Gert – Day 3