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Tropical Storm Karl – Day 3

Tropical Storm KarlPosition: 20.6N 92.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: Southeast [135°] near 7 mph [11 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 75 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 70 miles [110 km].
Minimum central pressure: 998 mb ↓.

Currently about 195 miles [ 315 km] North-Northeast of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Bay of Campeche coast of Mexico from Alvarado to Sabancuy.

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

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October 13, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Karl – Day 3

Tropical Storm Karl – Day 2

Tropical Storm KarlPosition: 22.4N 94.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: Stationary.
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 75 mph [120 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 105 miles [165 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1000 mb.

Currently about 255 miles [ 405 km] North-Northeast of Veracruz, Mexico.

Karl is just wandering around in the Gulf without any steering guidance.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the Gulf Coast of Mexico from Tuxpan to Frontera.

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

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October 12, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Karl – Day 2

Tropical Storm Karl

Tropical Storm KarlPosition: 20.5N 94.9W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: North-Northwest [330°] near 6 mph [ 9 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 115 miles [185 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1006 mb.

Currently about 165 miles [ 265 km] East-Southeast of Tuxpan, Mexico.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the Gulf Coast of Mexico from Cabo Rojo to Roca Partida.

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

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October 11, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Karl

Remnant Julia – Day 5

Remnant-JuliaPosition: 15.0N 91.6W [ 4:00PM CDT 2100UTC].
Movement: Northwest [305°] near 15 mph [24 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 30 mph [ 45 kph].
Wind Gusts: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1006 mb ↑.

Currently about 80 miles [ 125 km] West-Northwest of Guatemala City, Guatemala.

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.

[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.]

October 10, 2022   Comments Off on Remnant Julia – Day 5

Tropical Storm Julia – Day 4

Tropical Storm JuliaPosition: 12.8N 88.1W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [280°] near 15 mph [24 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 60 miles ( 95 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1002 mb ↑.

Currently about 95 miles [ 155 km] Southeast of San Salvador, El Salvador.

The system is now over the Pacific Ocean

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Pacific coast of Nicaragua from Puerto Sandino northward to the Honduras border; the Pacific coast of Honduras; the coast of El Salvador.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Pacific coast of Guatemala.

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

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October 9, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Julia – Day 4

Hurricane Julia – Day 3

Hurricane JuliaPosition: 12.5N 82.7W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [270°] near 16 mph [26 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 75 mph [120 kph].
Wind Gusts: 90 mph [145 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 115 miles (185 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 35 miles [ 55 km].
Minimum central pressure: 988 mb ↓.

Currently about 65 miles [ 105 km] West of Isla de San Andres, Colombia.

Currently about 80 miles [ 130 km] East-Northeast of Bluefields, Nicaragua.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for San Andres, Providencia, and Santa Catalina Islands, Colombia; the coast of Nicaragua from Bluefields to Puerto Cabezas.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Nicaragua south of Bluefields to the Nicaragua/Costa Rica border; Nicaragua north of Puerto Cabezas to the Honduras/Nicaragua border; the Pacific coast of Nicaragua; the Pacific coast of Honduras; the coast of El Salvador.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Nicaragua north of Puerto Cabezas to the Honduras/Nicaragua border.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Honduras from the Nicaragua/Honduras border to Punta Patuca.

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.]

October 8, 2022   Comments Off on Hurricane Julia – Day 3

Tropical Storm Julia – Day 2

Tropical Storm JuliaPosition: 12.8N 76.1W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [270°] near 17 mph [28 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 105 miles (165 km].
Minimum central pressure: 999 mb.

Currently about 360 miles [ 575 km] East of Isla de Providencia, Colombia.

Tropical Depression Thirteen has strengthened to a Tropical Storm and is forecast to become a Hurricane tomorrow.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for San Andres, Providencia, and Santa Catalina Islands, Colombia; the coast of Nicaragua from Laguna de Perlas to Puerto Cabezas.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Nicaragua south of Laguna de Perlas to Bluefields; Nicaragua north of Puerto Cabezas to the Honduras/Nicaragua border.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Nicaragua south of Laguna de Perlas to Bluefields; Nicaragua north of Puerto Cabezas to the Honduras/Nicaragua border.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Honduras from the Nicaragua/Honduras border to Punta Patuca.

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.]

October 7, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Julia – Day 2

Tropical Depression Thirteen

Tropical Depression ThirteenPosition: 11.9 69.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [280°] near 15 mph [24 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1004 mb ↑.

Currently about 120 miles [ 195 km] East-Southeast of the northern tip of Guajira Peninsula, Colombia.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the coast of Colombia from Riohacha eastward to the Colombia/Venezuela border.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the San Andres, Providencia, and Santa Catalina Islands, Colombia.

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.]

October 6, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Thirteen

Remnant Twelve – Day 3

Remnant TwelvePosition: 18.6N 36.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [290°] near 17 mph [28 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1010 mb ↑.

Currently about 860 miles [1390 km] West-Northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands..

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.

[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.]

October 6, 2022   Comments Off on Remnant Twelve – Day 3

Tropical Depression Twelve – Day 2

Tropical Depression TwelvePosition: 17.7N 32.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: Northwest [320°] near 10 mph [17 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1006 mb ↓.

Currently about 575 miles [ 925 km] West-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.]

October 5, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Twelve – Day 2

Tropical Depression Twelve

Position: 15.3N 30.4W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: North-Northwest [335°] near 9 mph [15 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1007 mb.

Currently about 430 miles [ 690 km] West 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.]

October 4, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Twelve

Post-Tropical Cyclone Ian – Day 9

Post-Tropical Cyclone IanPosition: 35.7N 79.8W [ 4:00AM CDT 0900UTC].
Movement: North-Northwest [345°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1001 mb ↑.

Currently about 30 miles [ 45 km] South of Greensboro, North Carolina.

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.

[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.]

October 1, 2022   1 Comment

Ian Wind Field 9/30

September 30, 2022   Comments Off on Ian Wind Field 9/30

Post-Tropical Cyclone Ian – Day 8

Post-Tropical Cyclone IanPosition: 35.3N 79.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: North [350°] near 15 mph [24 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 195 miles [315 km].
Minimum central pressure: 994 mb ↑.

Currently about 60 miles [ 95 km] South-Southeast of Greensboro, North Carolina.

At 1PM CDT Ian is beginning its second landfall in the US.

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

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September 30, 2022   Comments Off on Post-Tropical Cyclone Ian – Day 8