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Tropical Depression Katia – Day 3

Tropical Depression KatiaPosition: 27.1N 33.4W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [290°] near 6 mph [ 9 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1007 mb ↑.

Currently about 975 miles [1570 km] Northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

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

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September 3, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Katia – Day 3

Tropical Storm Gert – Day 7

Tropical Storm GertPosition: 35.4N 50.7W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [010°] near 22 mph [35 kph]..
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 60 miles [ 95 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1000 mb ↑.

Currently about 835 miles [1345 km] East-Northeast of Bermuda.

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

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September 3, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Gert – Day 7

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.

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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.

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September 2, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Gert – Day 6

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.

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

Tropical Storm Gert – Day 5

Tropical Storm GertPosition: 28.2N 54.9W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Stationary.
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 75 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 35 miles [ 55 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1005 mb ↓.

Currently about 655 miles [1055 km] East-Southeast of Bermuda.

Gert took a week and a half off but was pulled back by the Bermuda Triangle 😉

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September 1, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Gert – Day 5

Tropical Depression Twelve

Tropical Depression TwelvePosition: 21.6N 28.7W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [355°] near 13 mph [20 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1007 mb ↑.

Currently about 495 miles [ 795 km] Northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

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

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September 1, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Twelve

Remnant Low Jose – Day 4

Remnant Low JosePosition: 42.1N 47.4W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northeast [035°] near 23 mph [37 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 75 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 70 miles [110 km].
Minimum central pressure: 999 mb ↑.

Currently about 1170 miles [1880 km] Northeast of Bermuda.

Jose absorbed into Post-Tropical Cyclone Franklin. This is the last NHC advisory.

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

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September 1, 2023   Comments Off on Remnant Low Jose – Day 4

Post-Tropical Cyclone Idalia – Day 6

Post-Tropical Cyclone IdaliaPosition: 31.8N 65.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: East [100°] near 16 mph [26 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 220 miles (350 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1000 mb.

Currently about 45 miles [ 75 km] Southwest of Bermuda.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bermuda.

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

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September 1, 2023   Comments Off on Post-Tropical Cyclone Idalia – Day 6

Post-Tropical Cyclone Franklin – Day 13

Post-Tropical Cyclone FranklinPosition: 38.7N 55.6W [ 4:00PM CDT 2100 UTC].
Movement: Northeast [055°] near 17 mph [28 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 80 mph [130 kph].
Wind Gusts: 90 mph [145 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 255 miles [405 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 60 miles [ 95 km].
Minimum central pressure: 979 mb ↓.

Currently about 790 miles [1270 km] Northeast of Bermuda.

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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September 1, 2023   Comments Off on Post-Tropical Cyclone Franklin – Day 13