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Hurricane Tammy – Day 6

Hurricane TammyPosition: 22.9N 63.1W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northeast [045°] near 9 mph [15 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 75 mph [120 kph].
Wind Gusts: 85 mph [135 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 125 miles (205 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 25 miles [ 35 km].
Minimum central pressure: 987 mb ↓.

Currently about 655 miles [1060 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.]

October 23, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Tammy – Day 6

Hurricane Tammy – Day 5

Hurricane TammyPosition: 20.8N 64.0W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [325°] near 9 mph [15 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 85 mph [140 kph].
Wind Gusts: 95 mph [155 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 115 miles (185 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 25 miles [ 35 km].
Minimum central pressure: 993 mb ↑.

Currently about 190 miles [ 305 km] North-Northwest of 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.]

October 22, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Tammy – Day 5

Hurricane Tammy – Day 4

Hurricane TammyPosition: 17.8N 61.9W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North-Northwest [330°] near 10 mph [17 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 85 mph [140 kph].
Wind Gusts: 95 mph [155 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 125 miles (205 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 25 miles [ 35 km].
Minimum central pressure: 992 mb ↑.

Currently about 15 miles [ 25 km] North-Northwest of Barbuda.

Currently about 80 miles [ 130 km] East-Southeast of St. Martin.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Barbuda, Anguilla; St. Maarten; St. Martin and St. Barthelemy.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Saba and St. Eustatius.

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 21, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Tammy – Day 4

Hurricane Tammy – Day 3

Hurricane TammyPosition: 14.7N 60.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [295°] near 9 mph [15 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 80 mph [130 kph].
Wind Gusts: 90 mph [145 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 125 miles (205 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 25 miles [ 35 km].
Minimum central pressure: 992 mb ↑.

Currently about 55 miles [ 85 km] East of Martinique.

Currently about 135 miles [ 220 km] Southeast of Guadeloupe.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Guadeloupe; Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis; Anguilla; St. Maarten; St. Martin and St. Barthelemy.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Dominica; Saba and St. Eustatius.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Dominica.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Martinique.

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 20, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Tammy – Day 3

Tropical Storm Tammy – Day 2

Tropical Storm TammyPosition: 13.8N 57.1W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [290°] near 10 mph [17 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 70 mph [110 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 125 miles (205 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1001 mb.

Currently about 165 miles [ 270 km] East-Northeast of Barbados.

Currently about 270 miles [ 430 km] East-Southeast of Martinique.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Dominica; Guadeloupe; Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis; Anguilla, St. Barthelemy; St. Maarten; St. Martin.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Guadeloupe; Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis; Anguilla; St. Maarten; St. Martin and St. Barthelemy.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Barbados; Martinique; Saba & St. Eustatius.

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 19, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Tammy – Day 2

Tropical Storm Tammy

Tropical Storm TammyPosition: 13.0N 53.1W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
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: 140 miles (220 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1006 mb ↓.

Currently about 530 miles [ 855 km] East of the Windward Islands.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Barbados; Dominica; Martinique & Guadeloupe.

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 18, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Tammy

Remnant Low Sean – Day 5

Remnant Low SeanPosition: 18.2N 49.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [285°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 30 mph [ 45 kph].
Wind Gusts: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1011 mb ↑.

Currently about 905 miles [1455 km] East of the Northern Leeward Islands.

The National Hurricane Center has issued its last public advisory 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 15, 2023   Comments Off on Remnant Low Sean – Day 5

Tropical Depression Sean – Day 4

Tropical Depression SeanPosition: 16.9N 45.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [305°] near 8 mph [13 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1008 mb ↑.

Currently about 1160 miles [1870 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.]

October 14, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Sean – Day 4

Tropical Storm Sean – Day 3

Tropical Storm SeanPosition: 15.1N 42.9W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [290°] near 8 mph [13 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 70 miles (110 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1006 mb.

Currently about 1260 miles [2025 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 13, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Sean – Day 3

Tropical Storm Sean – Day 2

Tropical Storm SeanPosition: 14.1N 39.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [300°] near 14 mph [22 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 75 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 105 miles (165 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1005 mb ↓.

Currently about 1590 miles [2560 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.]

October 12, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Sean – Day 2

Tropical Depression Sean

Tropical Depression SeanPosition: 12.0N 36.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [295°] near 13 mph [20 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1007 mb ↑.

Currently about 860 miles [1390 km] West-Southwest 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 11, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Sean

Post-Tropical Cyclone Philippe – Day 14

Post-Tropical Cyclone PhilippePosition: 30.7N 64.6W [10:00AM CDT 1500 UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [020°] near 16 mph [26 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 205 miles [335 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1003 mb.

Currently about 110 miles [ 180 km] South of Bermuda.

All Coastal Watches and Warnings have been cancelled.

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, 2023   Comments Off on Post-Tropical Cyclone Philippe – Day 14

Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 13

Tropical Storm PhilippePosition: 28.2N 66.0W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [005°] near 16 mph [26 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 230 miles [370 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1005 mb.

Currently about 290 miles [ 470 km] South-Southwest 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.]

October 5, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 13

Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 12

Tropical Storm PhilippePosition: 23.8N 66.1W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [350°] near 13 mph [20 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 205 miles [335 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1004 mb.

Currently about 590 miles [ 955 km] South 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.]

October 4, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 12