Category — Hurricanes
Tropical Storm Melissa – Day 3
Position: 40.2N 56.7W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: East-Northeast [075°] near 18 mph [30 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 70 miles [110 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1003 mb.
Currently about 485 miles [ 780 km] South-Southwest of Cape Race, Newfoundland.
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October 13, 2019 Comments Off on Tropical Storm Melissa – Day 3
Tropical Storm Melissa – Day 2
Position: 38.6N 64.0W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: East [080°] near 14 mph [22 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 65 mph [100 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 60 miles [ 95 km].
Minimum central pressure: 999 mb.
Currently about 415 miles [ 670 km] South of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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October 12, 2019 Comments Off on Tropical Storm Melissa – Day 2
Subtropical Storm Melissa
Position: 37.7N 68.8W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Southeast [125°] near 6 mph [ 9 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 65 mph [100 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 275 miles [445 km].
Minimum central pressure: 997 mb.
Currently about 250 miles [ 400 km] South-Southeast of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
The nor’easter that has been annoying the Atlantic coast has gained subtropical characteristics.
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October 11, 2019 Comments Off on Subtropical Storm Melissa
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lorenzo – Day 11
Position: 44.4N 25.8W [10:00AM CDT 1500 UTC].
Movement: Northeast [040°] near 43 mph [69 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 80 mph [130 kph].
Wind Gusts: 100 mph [160 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 390 miles [630 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 150 miles [240 km].
Minimum central pressure: 962 mb ↑.
Currently about 945 miles [1525 km] West-Southwest of Cork, Ireland.
All watches and warnings have been cancelled as of 10AM CDT. Lorenzo has transitioned into a post-tropical cyclone that is still a threat to Ireland and Great Britain. This is the final NHC advisory.
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October 2, 2019 Comments Off on Post-Tropical Cyclone Lorenzo – Day 11
Hurricane Lorenzo – Day 10
Position: 39.1N 32.7W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northeast [045°] near 40 mph [65 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 100 mph [155 kph].
Wind Gusts: 120 mph [195 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 390 miles [630 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 150 miles [240 km].
Minimum central pressure: 960 mb.
Currently about 85 miles [ 135 km] West-Southwest of Flores Island in the Azores.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the central and western Azores, including the islands of Flores, Corvo, Faial, Pico, Sao Jorge, Graciosa, and Terceira.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the eastern Azores, including the islands of Sao Miguel and Santa Maria.
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October 1, 2019 Comments Off on Hurricane Lorenzo – Day 10
Hurricane Lorenzo – Day 9
Position: 32.0N 41.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northeast [035°] near 20 mph [31 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 105 mph [165 kph].
Wind Gusts: 120 mph [195 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 345 miles [555 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 105 miles [165 km].
Minimum central pressure: 956 mb ↓.
Currently about 840 miles [1350 km] West-Southwest of Faial Island in the Azores.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the central and western Azores, including the islands of Flores, Corvo, Faial, Pico, Sao Jorge, Graciosa, and Terceira.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the eastern Azores, including the islands of Sao Miguel and Santa Maria.
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September 30, 2019 Comments Off on Hurricane Lorenzo – Day 9
Hurricane Lorenzo – Day 8
Position: 27.6N 43.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [020°] near 10 mph [17 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 110 mph [185 kph].
Wind Gusts: 125 mph [200 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 255 miles [405 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 90 miles [150 km].
Minimum central pressure: 952 mb ↑.
Currently about 1195 miles [1920 km] West-Southwest of the Azores.
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the central and western Azores, including the islands of Flores, Corvo, Faial, Pico, Sao Jorge, Graciosa, and Terceira.
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the eastern Azores, including the islands of Sao Miguel and Santa Maria.
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September 29, 2019 Comments Off on Hurricane Lorenzo – Day 8
Hurricane Lorenzo – Day 7
Position: 24.2N 44.9W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [360°] near 10 mph [17 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 160 mph [260 kph].
Wind Gusts: 180 mph [290 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 275 miles [445 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 50 miles [ 85 km].
Minimum central pressure: 925 mb ↓.
Currently about 1420 miles [2285 km] Southwest of the Azores.
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September 28, 2019 Comments Off on Hurricane Lorenzo – Day 7
Hurricane Lorenzo – Day 6
Position: 20.8N 44.1W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North-Northwest [335°] near 9 mph [15 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 120 mph [195 kph].
Wind Gusts: 135 mph [215 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 275 miles [445 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 35 miles [ 55 km].
Minimum central pressure: 952 mb ↑.
Currently about 1565 miles [2520 km] Southwest of the Azores.
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September 27, 2019 Comments Off on Hurricane Lorenzo – Day 6
Remnant Karen – Day 6
Position: 29.3N 58.5W [ 4:00PM CDT 2100 UTC].
Movement: Northeast [045°] near 6 mph [ 9 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1007 mb ↑.
Currently about 425 miles [ 685 km] East-Southeast of Bermuda.
This is the final NHC advisory.
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September 27, 2019 Comments Off on Remnant Karen – Day 6
Hurricane Lorenzo – Day 5
Position: 17.6N 41.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North-Northwest [330°] near 14 mph [22 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 145 mph [230 kph].
Wind Gusts: 160 mph [255 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 255 miles [405 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 45 miles [ 75 km].
Minimum central pressure: 939 mb ↓.
Currently about 1660 miles [2670 km] Southwest of the Azores.
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September 26, 2019 Comments Off on Hurricane Lorenzo – Day 5
Tropical Storm Karen – Day 5
Position: 27.8N 62.1W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northeast [055°] near 8 mph [13 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 60 miles [ 95 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1005 mb.
Currently about 350 miles [ 565 km] South-Southeast of Bermuda.
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September 26, 2019 Comments Off on Tropical Storm Karen – Day 5
Hurricane Lorenzo – Day 4
Position: 14.7N 38.1W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [285°] near 15 mph [24 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 100 mph [155 kph].
Wind Gusts: 115 mph [185 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 205 miles [335 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 35 miles [ 55 km].
Minimum central pressure: 974 mb ↓.
Currently about 915 miles [1470 km] West of the Cabo Verde Islands.
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September 25, 2019 Comments Off on Hurricane Lorenzo – Day 4
Tropical Storm Karen – Day 4
Position: 24.4N 63.6W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [015°] near 15 mph [24 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: 1003 mb ↓.
Currently about 445 miles [ 715 km] North-Northeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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September 25, 2019 Comments Off on Tropical Storm Karen – Day 4