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Tropical Storm Grace – Day 5

Tropical Storm GracePosition: 18.4N 79.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [280°] near 14 mph [22 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 75 mph [120 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 115 miles [185 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1000 mb ↓.

Currently about 145 miles [ 235 km] East-Northeast of Grand Cayman.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico from Cancun to Punta Herrero, including Cozumel.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the southern coast of the Cuban provinces of Granma, Las Tunas, and Camaguey; the Cayman Islands; Jamaica; the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico from north of Cancun to Dzilam and south of Punto Herrero to Puerto Costa Maya.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the Cayman Islands.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the southern coast of the Cuban provinces of Ciego de Avila, Sancti Spiritus, Cienfuegos, Matanzas, and Pinar del Rio, as well as Isla de la Juventud; the north and west coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula from west of Dzilam to Campeche.

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

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August 17, 2021   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Grace – Day 5

Tropical Depression Fred – Day 9

Tropical Depression FredPosition: 32.3N 85.0W [ 4:00AM CDT 0900UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [015°] near 14 mph [22 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1004 mb.

Currently about 15 miles [ 25 km] South-Southwest of Columbus, Georgia.

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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August 17, 2021   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Fred – Day 9

Tropical Storm Henri

Tropical Storm HenriPosition: 30.7N 63.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: Southwest [215°] near 5 mph [ 7 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 75 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 35 miles [ 55 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1008 mb ↓.

Currently about 140 miles [ 230 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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August 16, 2021   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Henri

Tropical Depression Grace – Day 4

Tropical Depression GracePosition: 18.2N 73.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [280°] near 14 mph [22 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1006 mb ↓.

Currently about 100 miles [ 165 km] West-Southwest of Port au Prince, Haiti.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the southern coast of the Cuban provinces of Santiago de Cuba, Granma, Las Tunas, and Camaguey; the Cayman Islands

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the entire coast of Haiti; Jamaica; the southern coast of the Cuban provinces of Ciego de Avila, Sancti Spiritus, Cienfuegos, Matanzas, and Pinar del Rio, as well as Isla de la Juventud.

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

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August 16, 2021   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Grace – Day 4

Tropical Storm Fred – Day 8

Tropical Storm FredPosition: 31.2N 85.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [020°] near 10 mph [17 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 45 miles [ 75 km].
Minimum central pressure: 999 mb.

Currently about 10 miles [ 20 km] East of Dothan, Alabama.

Fred made landfall near Cape San Blas at 2:15PM CDT.

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

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August 16, 2021   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Fred – Day 8

Tropical Depression Grace – Day 3

Tropical Depression GracePosition: 17.3N 68.6W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [275°] near 15 mph [24 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1011 mb.

Currently about 120 miles [ 190 km] Southeast of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the entire coast of the Dominican Republic; the entire coast of Haiti.

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

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August 15, 2021   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Grace – Day 3

Tropical Storm Fred – Day 7

Tropical Storm FredPosition: 27.3N 85.9W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: North-Northwest [330°] near 9 mph [15 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 65 mph [105 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 90 miles [150 km].
Minimum central pressure: 999 mb ↓.

Currently about 200 miles [ 325 km] South of Panama City, Florida.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the coast of the Florida Panhandle from Navarre to the Wakulla/Jefferson County line.

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for the coast of Florida from Indian Pass to Yankeetown.

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

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August 15, 2021   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Fred – Day 7

Tropical Storm Grace – Day 2

Tropical Storm GracePosition: 16.6N 61.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [285°] near 20 mph [31 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 35 miles [ 55 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1010 mb.

Currently about 265 miles [ 430 km] East-Southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Saba and Sint Eustatius; Sint Maarten; St. Martin and St. Barthelemy; U.S. Virgin Islands; Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra; the Dominican Republic from Cabo Caucedo northward to Samana.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the south coast of the Dominican Republic from the Haiti border eastward to Cabo Caucedoo, and for the north coast from Samana westward to the Haiti border; the entire coast of Haiti.

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

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August 14, 2021   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Grace – Day 2

Remnant Fred – Day 6

Remnant FredPosition: 23.8N 84.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [300°] near 9 mph [15 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1012 mb.

Currently about 530 miles [ 855 km] South-Southeast of Mobile, Alabama.

Fred devolved to a wave but is expected to reform over the Gulf later. All watches and warnings have been discontinued.

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

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August 14, 2021   Comments Off on Remnant Fred – Day 6

Tropical Depression Seven

Tropical Depression SevenPosition: 15.5N 53.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [280°] near 21 mph [33 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1010 mb.

Currently about 540 miles [ 870 km] East of the Leeward Islands.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Antigua and Barbuda; Anguilla; St. Kitts and Nevis; Montserrat; Saba and Sint Eustatius; Sint Maarten; St. Martin and St. Barthelemy.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for British Virgin Islands; U.S. Virgin Islands; Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra.

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

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August 13, 2021   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Seven

Tropical Depression Fred – Day 5

Tropical Depression FredPosition: 22.7N 80.6W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [280°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1013 mb.

Currently about 150 miles [ 245 km] South-Southeast of Key West, Florida.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Florida Keys west of Seven Mile Bridge to the Dry Tortugas.

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

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August 13, 2021   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Fred – Day 5

Tropical Depression Fred – Day 4

Tropical Depression FredPosition: 21.5N 75.6W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [295°] near 9 mph [15 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1013 mb ↑.

Currently about 450 miles [ 720 km] East-Southeast of Key West, Florida.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the Cuban provinces of Ciego de Avila, Camaguey, Las Tunas, Holguin, and Granma; the Florida Keys west of Ocean Reef to the Dry Tortugas; the southwest coast of Florida from Bonita Beach south and east to Ocean Reef including Florida Bay.

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

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August 12, 2021   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Fred – Day 4

Tropical Depression Fred – Day 3

Tropical Depression FredPosition: 19.5N 72.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [300°] near 15 mph [24 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1009 mb.

Currently about 130 miles [ 205 km] South-Southeast of Great Inagua Island.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Haiti from the northern border with the Dominican Republic to Gonaive; Turks and Caicos Islands; the Southeastern Bahamas; and the Cuban provinces of Ciego de Avila, Camaguey, Las Tunas, Holguin, Granma, Santiago de Cuba, and Guantanamo.

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

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August 11, 2021   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Fred – Day 3

Tropical Storm Fred – Day 2

Tropical Storm FredPosition: 17.4N 66.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300UTC].
Movement: West [270°] near 17 mph [28 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 45 miles [ 75 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1009 mb.

Currently about 45 miles [ 70 km] South-Southwest of Ponce, Puerto Rico.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Puerto Rico, including Culebra and Vieques; U.S. Virgin Islands; and the Dominican Republic on the south coast from Punta Palenque eastward and on the north coast from Cabo Frances Viejo eastward.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the Dominican Republic on the north coast from Cabo Frances Viejo to the Dominican Republic/Haiti border; Haiti from the northern border with the Dominican Republic to Gonaive; Turks and Caicos Islands; and the Southeastern Bahamas.

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 10, 2021   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Fred – Day 2