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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

Tropical Storm Franklin

Tropical Storm FranklinPosition: 14.9N 68.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West [280°] near 12 mph [19 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: 999 mb ↓.

Currently about 270 miles [ 435 km] South-Southeast 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.

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

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August 20, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Franklin

Tropical Storm Emily

Tropical Storm EmilyPosition: 20.5N 40.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [300°] near 9 mph [15 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 75 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 205 miles (335 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1001 mb.

Currently about 1105 miles [1780 km] West-Northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

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

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August 20, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Emily

Tropical Depression Six – Day 2

Tropical Depression SixPosition: 16.7N 55.7W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [285°] near 9 mph [15 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1008 mb;.

Currently about 500 miles [ 800 km] East of the Northern Leeward Islands.

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

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August 20, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Six – Day 2

Tropical Depression Six

Tropical Depression SixPosition: 17.2N 51.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [280°] near 14 mph [22 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1006 mb.

Currently about 765 miles [1235 km] East of the Northern Leeward Islands.

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

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August 19, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Six

Post-Tropical Cyclone Don – Day 11

Post-Tropical Cyclone DonPosition: 47.6N 40.7W [10:00AM CDT 1500UTC].
Movement: East-Northeast [070°] near 20 mph [31 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: 1007 mb ↑.

Currently about 585 miles [ 940 km] East of Cape Race, Newfoundland.

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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July 24, 2023   Comments Off on Post-Tropical Cyclone Don – Day 11

Tropical Storm Don – Day 10

Tropical Storm DonPosition: 46.3N 44.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: Northeast [040°] near 20 mph [31 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 80 miles [130 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1002mb ↑.

Currently about 395 miles [ 635 km] East of Cape Race, Newfoundland.

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

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July 23, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Don – Day 10

Hurricane Don – Day 9

Hurricane DonPosition: 41.4N 49.6W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [015°] near 14 mph [22 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 75 mph [120 kph].
Wind Gusts: 85 mph [130 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 90 miles [150 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 15 miles [ 30 km].
Minimum central pressure: 988 mb.

Currently about 405 miles [ 650 km] South-Southeast of Cape Race, Newfoundland.

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

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July 22, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Don – Day 9

Tropical Storm Don – Day 8

Tropical Storm DonPosition: 37.4N 48.6W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [310°] near 14 mph [22 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 680 miles [1100 km] South-Southeast of Cape Race, 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.]

July 21, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Don – Day 8