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Tropical Storm Fiona – Day 3

Tropical Storm FionaPosition: 16.6N 62.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [280°] near 15 mph [24 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 75 mph [120 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 140 miles [220 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1002 mb.

Currently about 190 miles [ 300 km] East-Southeast of St. Croix.

At 4PM CDT the Leeward Islands are experiencing tropical storm conditions.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in for Saba & St. Eustatius, St. Maarten, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, Anguilla, Guadeloupe, St. Barthelemy, St. Martin, Puerto Rico, including Vieques & Culebra, U.S. Virgin Islands. British Virgin Islands, and Cabo Caucedo, Dominican Republic on the south coast around the eastern portion of the island to Puerto Plata on the north coast.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Dominica, South coast of the Dominican Republic from Cabo Caucedo westward to Barahona.

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 16, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Fiona – Day 3

Tropical Storm Fiona – Day 2

Tropical Storm FionaPosition: 16.0N 56.9W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [265°] near 15 mph [24 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 75 mph [120 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 140 miles [220 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1005 mb.

Currently about 335 miles [ 535 km] East-Southeast of the Leeward Islands.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in for Saba & St. Eustatius, St. Maarten, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, Anguilla, Guadeloupe, St. Barthelemy, and St. Martin.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Puerto Rico, including Vieques & Culebra, U.S. Virgin Islands, and British Virgin 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 15, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Fiona – Day 2

Tropical Storm Fiona

Tropical Storm FionaPosition: 16.7N 52.0W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [285°] near 16 mph [26 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 65 mph [100 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 140 miles [220 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1002 mb ↓.

Currently about 650 miles [1045 km] East of the Leeward Islands.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Saba and St. Eustatius, St. Maarten, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, and Anguilla.

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 14, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Fiona

Post-Tropical Cyclone Earl – Day 9

Post-Tropical Cyclone EarlPosition: 43.6N 52.6W [ 4:00PM CDT 2100UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [025°] near 10 mph [17 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 85 mph [140 kph].
Wind Gusts: 100 mph [160 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 485 miles [780 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 90 miles [150 km].
Minimum central pressure: 964 mb ↑.

Currently about 215 miles [ 345 km] South 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.

[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 10, 2022   Comments Off on Post-Tropical Cyclone Earl – Day 9

Hurricane Earl – Day 8

Hurricane EarlPosition: 38.1N 55.9W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: Northeast [045°] near 29 mph [46 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 105 mph [165 kph].
Wind Gusts: 120 mph [195 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 275 miles [445 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 80 miles [130 km].
Minimum central pressure: 954 mb.

Currently about 610 miles [ 985 km] South-Southwest 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.]

September 9, 2022   Comments Off on Hurricane Earl – Day 8

Hurricane Earl – Day 7

Hurricane EarlPosition: 31.3 63.7W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [030°] near 15 mph [24 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 90 mph [150 kph].
Wind Gusts: 105 mph [170 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 185 miles [295 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 60 miles [ 95 km].
Minimum central pressure: 964 mb ↑.

Currently about 95 miles [ 150 km] Southeast of Bermuda.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for 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.]

September 8, 2022   Comments Off on Hurricane Earl – Day 7

Post-Tropical Cyclone Danielle – Day 8

Post-Tropical Cyclone DaniellePosition: 47.9N 31.0W [10:00AM CDT 1500UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [020°] near 16 mph [26 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 65 mph [100 kph].
Wind Gusts: 80 mph [130 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 230 miles [370 km].
Minimum central pressure: 973 mb ↑.

Currently about 715 miles [1145 km] North-Northwest of the Azores.

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.]

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

Hurricane Earl – Day 6

Hurricane EarlPosition: 27.2N 65.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: North [010°] near 9 mph [15 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 100 mph [155 kph].
Wind Gusts: 115 mph [185 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 150 miles [240 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 45 miles [ 75 km].
Minimum central pressure: 970 mb ↓.

Currently about 355 miles [ 570 km] South of Bermuda.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bermuda.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect 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.]

September 7, 2022   Comments Off on Hurricane Earl – Day 6

Hurricane Danielle – Day 7

Hurricane DaniellePosition: 45.6N 32.9W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: Northeast [055°] near 17 mph [28 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 75 mph [120 kph].
Wind Gusts: 90 mph [145 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 230 miles [370 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 70 miles [110 km].
Minimum central pressure: 975 mb ↑.

Currently about 605 miles [ 975 km] North-Northwest of the Azores.

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 7, 2022   Comments Off on Hurricane Danielle – Day 7

Hurricane Earl – Day 5

Hurricane EarlPosition: 24.8N 65.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: North [360°] near 7 mph [11 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 80 mph [130 kph].
Wind Gusts: 95 mph [155 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 115 miles [185 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 40 miles [ 65 km].
Minimum central pressure: 985 mb.

Currently about 520 miles [ 840 km] South of Bermuda.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for 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.]

September 6, 2022   Comments Off on Hurricane Earl – Day 5

Hurricane Danielle – Day 6

Hurricane DaniellePosition: 42.7N 39.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: East-Northeast [060°] near 13 mph [20 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 75 mph [120 kph].
Wind Gusts: 85 mph [135 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 175 miles [280 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 35 miles [ 55 km].
Minimum central pressure: 987 mb ↑.

Currently about 725 miles [1170 km] West-Northwest of the Azores.

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 6, 2022   Comments Off on Hurricane Danielle – Day 6

Tropical Storm Earl – Day 4

Tropical Storm EarlPosition: 22.9N 65.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: North [360°] near 7 mph [11 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 70 mph [110 kph].
Wind Gusts: 85 mph [135 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 105 miles [165 km].
Minimum central pressure: 991 mb ↓.

Currently about 650 miles [1045 km] South 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.]

September 5, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Earl – Day 4

Hurricane Danielle – Day 5

Hurricane DaniellePosition: 41.6N 42.6W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: Northeast [035°] near 9 mph [15 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 80 mph [130 kph].
Wind Gusts: 95 mph [155 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 150 miles [240 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 25 miles [ 35 km].
Minimum central pressure: 980 mb ↑.

Currently about 865 miles [1390 km] West-Northwest of the Azores.

The storm has probably peaked and will be weakening over the cooler water of the North Atlantic.

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 5, 2022   Comments Off on Hurricane Danielle – Day 5

Tropical Storm Earl – Day 3

Tropical Storm EarlPosition: 20.2N 65.4W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: Northwest [305°] near 3 mph [ 6 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 65 mph [100 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 105 miles [165 km].
Minimum central pressure: 998 mb.

Currently about 835 miles [1345 km] South 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.]

September 4, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Earl – Day 3