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Post-Tropical Cyclone Jerry – Day 9

Post-Tropical Cyclone JerryPosition: 32.2N 65.6W [ 4:00PM CDT 2100 UTC].
Movement: East-Northeast [070°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 999 mb.

Currently about 45 miles [ 75 km] West of Bermuda.

At 4PM CDT: All watches and warnings have been cancelled. This is the final NHC advisory.

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

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September 25, 2019   Comments Off on Post-Tropical Cyclone Jerry – Day 9

Tropical Storm Lorenzo – Day 3

Tropical Storm LorenzoPosition: 13.2N 32.4W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [285°] near 16 mph [26 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 70 mph [110 kph].
Wind Gusts: 90 mph [145 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 205 miles [335 km].
Minimum central pressure: 993 mb ↓.

Currently about 545 miles [ 880 km] West of the Cabo Verde Islands.

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

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September 24, 2019   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Lorenzo – Day 3

Tropical Storm Karen – Day 3

Tropical Storm KarenPosition: 19.1N 65.0W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [015°] near 14 mph [22 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 80 miles [130 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1002 mb ↓.

Currently about 85 miles [ 140 km] Northeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for U.S. Virgin Islands; Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra; British Virgin 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 24, 2019   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Karen – Day 3

Tropical Storm Jerry – Day 8

Tropical Storm JerryPosition: 31.4N 68.7W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [025°] near 5 mph [ 7 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 75 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 150 miles [240 km].
Minimum central pressure: 996 mb ↑.

Currently about 235 miles [ 380 km] West-Southwest 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 24, 2019   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Jerry – Day 8

Tropical Storm Lorenzo – Day 2

Tropical Storm LorenzoPosition: 11.6N 26.7W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West [280°] near 15 mph [24 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 65 mph [100 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 90 miles [150 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1002 mb ↓.

Currently about 270 miles [ 435 km] Southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

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

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September 23, 2019   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Lorenzo – Day 2

Tropical Depression Karen – Day 2

Tropical Depression KarenPosition: 16.0N 65.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [325°] near 10 mph [17 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1008 mb.

Currently about 130 miles [ 205 km] South-Southwest of St. Croix.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for U.S. Virgin Islands; Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra; British Virgin 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 23, 2019   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Karen – Day 2

Tropical Storm Jerry – Day 7

Tropical Storm JerryPosition: 29.2N 68.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [350°] near 7 mph [11 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 65 mph [100 kph].
Wind Gusts: 80 mph [130 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 175 miles [280 km].
Minimum central pressure: 991 mb.

Currently about 300 miles [ 480 km] Southwest 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 23, 2019   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Jerry – Day 7

Tropical Depression Thirteen

Tropical Depression ThirteenPosition: 10.8N 20.9W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West [270°] near 16 mph [26 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1007 mb.

Currently about 365 miles [ 585 km] Southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands.

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

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September 22, 2019   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Thirteen

Tropical Storm Jerry – Day 6

Tropical Storm JerryPosition: 27.4N 67.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North-Northwest [345°] near 10 mph [17 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 65 mph [100 kph].
Wind Gusts: 80 mph [130 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 105 miles [165 km].
Minimum central pressure: 993 mb.

Currently about 370 miles [ 590 km] South-Southwest 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 22, 2019   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Jerry – Day 6

Tropical Storm Karen

Tropical Storm KarenPosition: 13.1N 63.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [295°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 105 miles [165 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1007 mb.

Currently about 140 miles [ 225 km] West-Northwest of Grenada.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for U.S. Virgin Islands; Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra; British Virgin 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 22, 2019   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Karen

Tropical Storm Jerry – Day 5

Tropical Storm JerryPosition: 24.1N 66.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [325°] near 15 mph [24 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 65 mph [100 kph].
Wind Gusts: 80 mph [130 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 80 miles [130 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1002 mb.

Currently about 575 miles [ 925 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.]

September 21, 2019   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Jerry – Day 5

Hurricane Jerry – Day 4

Hurricane JerryPosition: 20.5N 62.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [300°] near 16 mph [26 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 80 mph [130 kph].
Wind Gusts: 100 mph [160 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 90 miles [150 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 15 miles [ 30 km].
Minimum central pressure: 993 mb ↑.

Currently about 260 miles [ 415 km] Northeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for St. Maarten; St. Martin; St. Barthelemy.

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 20, 2019   Comments Off on Hurricane Jerry – Day 4

Post-Tropical Cyclone Humberto – Day 8

Post-Tropical Cyclone HumbertoPosition: 40.0N 58.0W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [030°] near 20 mph [31 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 100 mph [155 kph].
Wind Gusts: 120 mph [195 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 380 miles [610 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 80 miles [130 km].
Minimum central pressure: 965 mb ↑.

Currently about 525 miles [ 845 km] South-Southwest of Cape Race, Newfoundland.

This is the final NHC advisory

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 19, 2019   Comments Off on Post-Tropical Cyclone Humberto – Day 8

Hurricane Jerry – Day 3

Hurricane JerryPosition: 18.0N 57.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [295°] near 16 mph [26 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 105 mph [165 kph].
Wind Gusts: 130 mph [210 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 80 miles [130 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 25 miles [ 35 km].
Minimum central pressure: 976 mb ↓.

Currently about 385 miles [ 625 km] East of the Northern Leeward Islands.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for St. Maarten; St. Martin; St. Barthelemy; 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.]

September 19, 2019   Comments Off on Hurricane Jerry – Day 3