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Post-Tropical Cyclone Odette – Day 2

Post-Tropical Cyclone Storm OdettePosition: 39.1N 65.1W [ 4:00PM CDT 2100UTC].
Movement: East-Northeast [060°] near 18 mph [30 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 385 miles [ 625 km] South-Southwest of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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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September 18, 2021   Comments Off on Post-Tropical Cyclone Odette – Day 2

Tropical Storm Odette

Tropical Storm OdettePosition: 36.4N 71.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: Northeast [050°] near 10 mph [17 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: 1010 mb.

Currently about 265 miles [ 430 km] Southeast of Cape May, New Jersey.

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

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September 17, 2021   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Odette

Tropical Depression Nicholas – Day 3

Tropical Depression NicholasPosition: 30.0N 94.1W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: East-Northeast [060°] near 6 mph [ 9 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1004 mb ↑.

Currently about 15 miles [ 20 km] West-Northwest of Port Arthur, Texas.

“Hurricane Nicholas made landfall near 1230 AM CDT (0530 UTC) on eastern part of the Matagorda Peninsula, about 10 miles (15 km) west-southwest of Sargent Beach, Texas.”

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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September 14, 2021   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Nicholas – Day 3

Hurricane Nicholas – Day 2

Hurricane NicholasPosition: 28.4N 95.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [025°] near 10 mph [17 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 75 mph [120 kph].
Wind Gusts: 85 mph [135 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 115 miles [185 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 25 miles [ 35 km].
Minimum central pressure: 988 mb.

Currently about 20 miles [ 30 km] Southeast of Matagorda, Texas.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the coast of Texas from Port O’Connor to Freeport.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the coast of Texas from North of Port Aransas to Sabine Pass.

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect from the the coast of Texas from Port Aransas to Sabine Pass including Galveston Bay, Aransas Bay, San Antonio Bay, and Matagorda Bay.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the coast of Texas from Freeport to San Luis Pass.

A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for Sabine Pass, Texas to Rutherford Beach, Louisiana.

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

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September 13, 2021   Comments Off on Hurricane Nicholas – Day 2

Tropical Storm Nicholas

Tropical Storm NicholasPosition: 22.5N 95.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: North [360°] near 2 mph [ 4 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 115 miles [185 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 35 miles [ 55 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1007 mb ↓.

Currently about 260 miles [ 415 km] South-Southeast of the Mouth of the Rio Grande.

The storm has lost its steering current at 7PM CDT and is just meandering in the Gulf.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the coast of Texas from the Mouth of the Rio Grande to High Island and the coast of Mexico from Barra el Mezquital to the U.S./Mexico border.

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect from the the coast of Texas from Port Aransas to San Luis Pass including Aransas Bay, San Antonio Bay, and Matagorda Bay.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the coast of Texas from Port Aransas to Freeport.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the coast of Texas from East of High Island to Sabine Pass.

A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for the coast of Texas from the Mouth of the Rio Grande to Port Aransas; San Luis Pass, Texas to Rutherford Beach, Louisiana, including Galveston Bay; Baffin Bay and Corpus Christi Bay.

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

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September 12, 2021   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Nicholas

Post-Tropical Cyclone Larry – Day 12

Post-Tropical Cyclone LarryPosition: 54.0N 48.2W [10:00AM CDT 1500UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [030°] near 48 mph [78 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 70 mph [110 kph].
Wind Gusts: 85 mph [135 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 310 miles [500 km].
Minimum central pressure: 963 mb ↓.

Currently about 550 miles [ 880 km] North-Northeast of Cape Race, Newfoundland.

All warnings and watches have been cancelled.

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

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

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September 11, 2021   Comments Off on Post-Tropical Cyclone Larry – Day 12

Hurricane Larry – Day 11

Hurricane LarryPosition: 46.8N 54.9W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [030°] near 47 mph [76 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 80 mph [130 kph].
Wind Gusts: 100 mph [160 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 255 miles [405 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 105 miles [165 km].
Minimum central pressure: 958 mb.

Currently about 85 miles [ 135 km] West of Cape Race, Newfoundland.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect from Arnold’s Cove to Jones Harbour, Newfoundland.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Francois to west of Arnold’s Cove, and from north of Jones Harbour to Fogo Island, Newfoundland.

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

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September 10, 2021   Comments Off on Hurricane Larry – Day 11

Hurricane Larry – Day 10

Hurricane LarryPosition: 35.5N 62.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: North [360°] near 25 mph [41 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 90 mph [150 kph].
Wind Gusts: 110 mph [175 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 230 miles [370 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 90 miles [150 km].
Minimum central pressure: 966 mb.

Currently about 265 miles [ 425 km] North-Northeast of Bermuda.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect from Arnold’s Cove to Jones Harbour, Newfoundland.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Lamaline to west of Arnold’s Cove, and from north of Jones Harbour to Bonavista, Newfoundland.

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

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September 9, 2021   Comments Off on Hurricane Larry – Day 10

Post-Tropical Cyclone Mindy – Day 2

Post-Tropical Cyclone MindyPosition: 32.5N 75.0W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: East-Northeast [070°] near 29 mph [46 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1005 mb.

Currently about 285 miles [ 460 km] East of Charleston, South Carolina.

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 9, 2021   Comments Off on Post-Tropical Cyclone Mindy – Day 2

Tropical Storm Mindy

Tropical Storm MindyPosition: 29.9N 84.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: Northeast [055°] near 20 mph [31 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 75 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 45 miles [ 75 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1002 mb ↓.

Currently about 35 miles [ 55 km] East-Northeast of Apalachicola, Florida.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Indian Pass to Steinhatchee River, Florida.

The storm made landfall on St. Vincent Island, Florida at 8:15PM CDT

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

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September 8, 2021   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Mindy

Hurricane Larry – Day 9

Hurricane LarryPosition: 29.7N 60.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: North-Northwest [330°] near 16 mph [26 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 100 mph [155 kph].
Wind Gusts: 120 mph [195 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 240 miles [390 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 90 miles [150 km].
Minimum central pressure: 969 mb ↑.

Currently about 320 miles [ 515 km] East-Southeast of Bermuda.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bermuda.

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

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September 8, 2021   Comments Off on Hurricane Larry – Day 9

Hurricane Larry – Day 8

Hurricane LarryPosition: 25.8N 56.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: Northwest [325°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 115 mph [185 kph].
Wind Gusts: 140 mph [225 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 185 miles [295 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 70 miles [110 km].
Minimum central pressure: 967 mb ↑.

Currently about 660 miles [1060 km] Southeast of Bermuda.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Bermuda.

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

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September 7, 2021   Comments Off on Hurricane Larry – Day 8

Hurricane Larry – Day 7

Hurricane LarryPosition: 23.1N 54.4W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: Northwest [325°] near 10 mph [17 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 125 mph [205 kph].
Wind Gusts: 155 mph [250 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 185 miles [295 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 70 miles [110 km].
Minimum central pressure: 956 mb.

Currently about 900 miles [1445 km] Southeast of Bermuda.

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

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September 6, 2021   Comments Off on Hurricane Larry – Day 7

Hurricane Larry – Day 6

Hurricane LarryPosition: 21.0N 51.4W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: Northwest [310°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 125 mph [205 kph].
Wind Gusts: 155 mph [250 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 175 miles [280 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 70 miles [110 km].
Minimum central pressure: 955 mb.

Currently about 1135 miles [1825 km] Southeast of Bermuda.

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

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September 5, 2021   Comments Off on Hurricane Larry – Day 6