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Tropical Storm Katia – Day 2

Tropical Storm KatiaPosition: 26.5N 31.0W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North-Northwest [340°] near 16 mph [26 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 75 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 80 miles [130 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1002 mb ↑.

Currently about 855 miles [1375 km] North-Northwest of the Cabo Verde 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.]

September 2, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Katia – Day 2

Tropical Storm Gert – Day 6

Tropical Storm GertPosition: 29.1N 53.4W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [030°] near 6 mph [ 9 kph]..
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 70 mph [110 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 60 miles [ 95 km].
Minimum central pressure: 998 mb ↓.

Currently about 710 miles [1145 km] East-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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Post-Tropical Cyclone Idalia – Day 7

Post-Tropical Cyclone IdaliaPosition: 32.0N 62.7W [ 4:00PM CDT 2100 UTC].
Movement: East-Northeast [075°] near 7 mph [11 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 70 mph [110 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 205 miles (335 km].
Minimum central pressure: 997 mb.

Currently about 125 miles [ 200 km] East of Bermuda..

All Watches and Warnings have been cancelled. The National Hurricane Center has issued its last public advisory on this system.

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 2, 2023   Comments Off on Post-Tropical Cyclone Idalia – Day 7