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Nicole Wind Field 11/7

Ian attacked the Gulf side of the Peninsula, now Nicole is going for the Atlantic Coast. This is why you should vote early in Florida. For someone who claims to be anointed by G-d, DeMentis doesn’t seem to have too much pull concerning the weather.

November 7, 2022   Comments Off on Nicole Wind Field 11/7

Subtropical Storm Nicole

Subtropical Storm NicolePosition: 27.0N 71.1W [ 9:00PM CST 0300UTC].
Movement: Northwest [310°] near 8 mph [13 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 75 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 310 mph [500 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 998 mb.

Currently about 415 miles [ 665 km] East-Northeast of the northwestern Bahamas.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the Northwest Bahamas, including the Abacos, Berry Islands,Bimini, & Grand Bahama Island.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Andros Island, New Providence, & Eleuthera; Hallandale Beach to Altamaha Sound; Lake Okeechobee.

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for North Palm Beach to Altamaha Sound; Mouth of the St. Johns River to Georgetown.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the East Coast of Florida from the Volusia/Brevard County Line to Hallandale Beach; Lake Okeechobee.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Hallandale Beach to north of Ocean Reef.

A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for North Palm Beach to Hallandale Beach.

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

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November 7, 2022   Comments Off on Subtropical Storm Nicole

Remnants Lisa – Day 7

Remnants LisaPosition: 21.2N 95.2W [10:00AM CDT 1500UTC].
Movement: North [005°] near 5 mph [ 7 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 25 mph [ 35 kph].
Wind Gusts: 35 mph [ 50 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1008 mb.

Currently about 150 miles [ 245 km] North-Northeast of Veracruz, Mexico.

This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center on this system.

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

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November 5, 2022   Comments Off on Remnants Lisa – Day 7

Tropical Depression Lisa – Day 6

Tropical Depression LisaPosition: 19.5N 95.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: North [350°] near 3 mph [ 6 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 30 mph [ 45 kph].
Wind Gusts: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1008 mb.

Currently about 250 miles [ 400 km] West-Northwest of Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico.

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

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November 4, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Lisa – Day 6

Post-Tropical Cyclone Martin – Day 3

Post-Tropical Cyclone MartinPosition: 50.5N 34.5W [ 4:00PM CDT 2100UTC].
Movement: East-Northeast [020°] near 58 mph [93 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 80 mph [130 kph].
Wind Gusts: 95 mph [155 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 520 miles (835 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 70 miles [110 km].
Minimum central pressure: 950 mb ↓.

Currently about 885 miles [1425 km] East-Northeast of Cape Race, Newfoundland.

This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center on this system.

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

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November 3, 2022   9 Comments

Tropical Depression Lisa – Day 5

Tropical Depression LisaPosition: 18.1N 93.1W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [275°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 30 mph [ 45 kph].
Wind Gusts: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1009 mb ↑.

Currently about 95 miles [ 150 km] West-Southwest of Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico.

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

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November 3, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Lisa – Day 5

Hurricane Martin – Day 2

Hurricane MartinPosition: 39.4N 44.9W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: Northeast [040°] near 39 mph [63 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 85 mph [140 kph].
Wind Gusts: 95 mph [155 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 175 miles (280 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 45 miles [ 75 km].
Minimum central pressure: 973 mb ↓.

Currently about 650 miles [1050 km] Southeast of Cape Race, Newfoundland.

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

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November 2, 2022   Comments Off on Hurricane Martin – Day 2

Tropical Storm Lisa – Day 4

Tropical Storm LisaPosition: 17.6N 89.1W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [280°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 75 mph [120 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 70 mph [110 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 995 mb ↑.

Currently about 60 miles [ 95 km] West of Belize City.

The storm is inland in Belize at 7PM CDT.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the coast of Belize; Chetumal to Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico.

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

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November 2, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Lisa – Day 4

Tropical Storm Martin

Tropical Storm MartinPosition: 35.1N 53.4W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: East [100°] near 10 mph [17 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 75 mph [120 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 105 miles (165 km].
Minimum central pressure: 991 mb.

Currently about 680 miles [1100 km] East-Northeast of Bermuda.

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

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November 1, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Martin

Tropical Storm Lisa – Day 3

Tropical Storm LisaPosition: 16.8N 84.7W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [280°] near 15 mph [24 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 70 mph [110 kph].
Wind Gusts: 80 mph [130 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 70 mph [110 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 993 mb ↓.

Currently about 235 miles [ 380 km] East of Belize City.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the Bay Islands; the entire coast of Belize; Chetumal to Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the entire north coast of Honduras; north coast of Guatemala; Puerto Costa Maya to Punta Allen, Mexico.

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

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November 1, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Lisa – Day 3

Tropical Storm Lisa – Day 2

Tropical Storm LisaPosition: 15.6N 79.1W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [270°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 75 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 105 mph [165 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1002 mb.

Currently about 615 miles [ 990 km] East of Belize City.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Bay Islands; Honduras from the border with Nicaragua to Punta Castilla.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the Bay Islands; Belize coast from north of Puerto Barrios to south of Chetumal.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Entire north coast of Honduras; Guatemala from border with Honduras to Puerto Barrios; Mexico from Chetumal to Punta Herrero.

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

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October 31, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Lisa – Day 2

Potential Tropical Cyclone Fifteen

Potential Tropical Cyclone FifteenPosition: 15.8N 74.9W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [280°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 115 mph [185 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1005 mb.

Currently about 195 miles [ 315 km] Southeast of Kingston, Jamaica.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Jamaica; Grand Cayman Island.

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

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October 30, 2022   Comments Off on Potential Tropical Cyclone Fifteen

Post-Tropical Cyclone Karl – Day 5

Post-Tropical Cyclone KarlPosition: 18.6N 93.0W [ 4:00AM CDT 0900UTC].
Movement: Southwest [215°] near 5 mph [ 7 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 30 mph [ 45 kph].
Wind Gusts: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1007 mb ↑.

Currently about 80 miles [ 125 km] West of Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico.

This is the final public advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center on this system.

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

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October 15, 2022   2 Comments

Tropical Depression Karl – Day 4

Tropical Depression KarlPosition: 19.1N 92.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: South [190°] near 3 mph [ 6 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1004 mb ↑.

Currently about 75 miles [ 120 km] West-Northwest of Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico.

Karl has been down-graded to a Tropical Depression and all Watches and Warnings have been cancelled.

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

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October 14, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Karl – Day 4