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Hurricane Danielle – Day 4

Hurricane DaniellePosition: 39.0N 44.7W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: Northeast [035°] near 7 mph [11 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 90 mph [150 kph].
Wind Gusts: 105 mph [170 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 115 miles [185 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 25 miles [ 35 km].
Minimum central pressure: 975 mb ↓.

Currently about 955 miles [1540 km] West of the Azores.

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

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September 4, 2022   Comments Off on Hurricane Danielle – Day 4

Tropical Storm Earl – Day 2

Tropical Storm EarlPosition: 19.5N 64.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [285°] near 10 mph [17 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: 999 mb.

Currently about 90 miles [ 150 km] Northeast of St. Thomas.

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

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September 3, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Earl – Day 2

Hurricane Danielle – Day 3

Hurricane DaniellePosition: 38.1N 45.1W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [280°] near 2 mph [ 4 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 75 mph [120 kph].
Wind Gusts: 90 mph [145 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 125 miles [205 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 15 miles [ 30 km].
Minimum central pressure: 988 mb ↓.

Currently about 985 miles [1580 km] West 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 3, 2022   Comments Off on Hurricane Danielle – Day 3

Tropical Storm Earl

Tropical Storm EarlPosition: 18.4N 60.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [295°] near 14 mph [22 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 175 miles [280 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1005 mb.

Currently about 185 miles [ 295 km] East of the northern Leeward 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 2, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Earl

Hurricane Danielle – Day 2

Hurricane DaniellePosition: 37.9N 43.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [260°] Stationary.
Maximum sustained winds: 75 mph [120 kph].
Wind Gusts: 90 mph [145 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 115 miles [185 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 15 miles [ 30 km].
Minimum central pressure: 992 mb.

Currently about 895 miles [1445 km] West 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 2, 2022   Comments Off on Hurricane Danielle – Day 2

Tropical Storm Danielle

Tropical Storm DaniellePosition: 38.0N 44.0W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: East [090°] near 2 mph [ 4 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 65 mph [100 kph].
Wind Gusts: 75 mph [120 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 70 miles [110 km].
Minimum central pressure: 999 mb ↓.

Currently about 925 miles [1485 km] West 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 1, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Danielle

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Potential Tropical Cyclone Four – Day 2

Potential Tropical Cyclone FourPosition: 25.3N 97.9W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: Northwest [320°] near 13 mph [20 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1010 mb.

Currently about 60 miles [ 95 km] Southwest of the mouth of the Rio Grande.

The system has moved over land in Mexico and no further development is anticipated. All watches and warnings have been canceled and this is the final public advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center.

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

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August 20, 2022   Comments Off on Potential Tropical Cyclone Four – Day 2

Potential Tropical Cyclone Four

Potential Tropical Cyclone FourPosition: 21.8N 95.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: Northwest [310°] near 14 mph [22 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1009 mb.

Currently about 310 miles [ 500 km] South-Southeast of the mouth of the Rio Grande.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect the Gulf coast of Mexico from Boca de Catan northward to the mouth of the Rio Grande River; the lower Texas coast from Port Mansfield southward to the mouth of the Rio Grande River.

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.]

August 19, 2022   Comments Off on Potential Tropical Cyclone Four

Post-Tropical Cyclone Bonnie – Day 13

Post-Tropical Cyclone BonniePosition: 19.5N 129.4W [ 4:00PM CDT 2100UTC].
Movement: West [270°] near 21 mph [33 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 45 miles [ 75 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 15 miles [ 30 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1009 mb ↑.

Currently about 1275 miles [2055 km] West of the southern tip of Baja California.

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.]

July 9, 2022   Comments Off on Post-Tropical Cyclone Bonnie – Day 13

Tropical Storm Bonnie – Day 12

Tropical Storm BonniePosition: 19.1N 123.7W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [285°] near 20 mph [31 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 75 mph [120 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 60 miles [ 95 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1001 mb ↑.

Currently about 925 miles [1490 km] West-Southwest of the southern tip of Baja California.

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 8, 2022   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Bonnie – Day 12

Hurricane Bonnie – Day 11

Hurricane BonniePosition: 18.1N 116.9W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [280°] near 17 mph [28 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 90 mph [150 kph].
Wind Gusts: 110 mph [175 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 70 miles [110 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 15 miles [ 30 km].
Minimum central pressure: 980 mb.

Currently about 560 miles [ 905 km] Southwest of the southern tip of Baja California.

The storm is headed towards cooler water and will weaken over the next few days.

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 7, 2022   Comments Off on Hurricane Bonnie – Day 11

Hurricane Bonnie – Day 10

Hurricane BonniePosition: 16.9N 111.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [285°] near 14 mph [22 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 100 mph [155 kph].
Wind Gusts: 120mph [195 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 80 miles [130 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 10 miles [ 20 km].
Minimum central pressure: 977 mb ↑.

Currently about 425 miles [ 685 km] South-Southwest of the southern tip of Baja California.

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 6, 2022   Comments Off on Hurricane Bonnie – Day 10

Hurricane Bonnie – Day 9

Hurricane BonniePosition: 15.7N 107.1W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [285°] near 15 mph [24 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 110 mph [175 kph].
Wind Gusts: 125mph [200 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 105 miles [165 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 30 miles [ 45 km].
Minimum central pressure: 968 mb ↑.

Currently about 335 miles [ 545 km] South-Southwest of Cabo Corrientes, Mexico.

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 5, 2022   Comments Off on Hurricane Bonnie – Day 9