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Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 11

Tropical Storm PhilippePosition: 20.1N 65.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [310°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 75 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 160 miles [260 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1004 mb.

Currently about 845 miles [1355 km] South of Bermuda.

All coastal Warnings and Watches have been cancelled.

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

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October 3, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 11

Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 10

Tropical Storm PhilippePosition: 17.8N 62.1W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [300°] near 7 mph [11 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 175 miles [280 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1001 mb.

Currently about 70 miles [ 110 km] East-Southeast of St. Martin.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Barbuda & Antigua.

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

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October 2, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 10

Remnant Low Rina – Day 4

Remnant Low RinaPosition: 27.1N 55.4W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [010°] near 13 mph [20 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 30 mph [ 45 kph].
Wind Gusts: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1010 mb ↑.

Currently about 785 miles [1265 km] Northeast of the Northern Leeward Islands.

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 1, 2023   Comments Off on Remnant Low Rina – Day 4

Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 9

Tropical Storm PhilippePosition: 16.6N 59.1W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [300°] near 5 mph [ 7 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 175 miles [280 km].
Minimum central pressure: 998 mb ↓.

Currently about 190 miles [ 310 km] East-Southeast of Barbuda.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Antigua & Barbuda.

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

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October 1, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 9

Tropical Storm Rina – Day 3

Tropical Storm RinaPosition: 23.5N 52.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [310°] near 14 mph [22 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: 1004 mb ↑.

Currently about 760 miles [1220 km] East-Northeast 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.]

September 30, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Rina – Day 3

Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 8

Tropical Storm PhilippePosition: 16.1N 57.0W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Southwest [235°] near 5 mph [ 7 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 150 miles [240 km].
Minimum central pressure: 999 mb.

Currently about 430 miles [ 690 km] East-Southeast 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.]

September 30, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 8

Tropical Storm Rina – Day 2

Tropical Storm RinaPosition: 20.4N 48.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [305°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 150 miles (240 km].
Minimum central pressure: 999 mb ↓.

Currently about 945 miles [1520 km] East-Northeast 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.]

September 29, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Rina – Day 2

Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 7

Tropical Storm PhilippePosition: 17.6N 55.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Southwestt [220°] near 3 mph [ 6 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 140 miles [220 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1002 mb.

Currently about 480 miles [ 775 km] East of the Northern Leeward Islands.

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

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September 29, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 7

Tropical Storm Rina

Tropical Storm RinaPosition: 18.4N 46.6W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [315°] near 7 mph [11 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: 1005 mb ↑.

Currently about 1080 miles [1740 km] East of the Northern Leeward Islands.

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

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September 28, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Rina

Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 6

Tropical Storm PhilippePosition: 18.3N 55.0W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Southwestt [240°] near 5 mph [ 7 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 75 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 140 miles [220 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1004 mb ↑.

Currently about 530 miles [ 855 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.]

September 28, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 6

Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 5

Tropical Storm PhilippePosition: 18.2N 54.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwestt [305°] near 8 mph [13 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 175 miles [280 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 70 miles [110 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1002 mb ↑.

Currently about 565 miles [ 910 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.]

September 27, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 5

Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 4

Tropical Storm PhilippePosition: 17.4N 52.0W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West [280°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 75 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 230 miles [370 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1003 mb.

Currently about 730 miles [1180 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.]

September 26, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 4

Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 3

Tropical Storm PhilippePosition: 17.6N 47.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [285°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 175 miles [280 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1001 mb ↓.

Currently about 1005 miles [1620 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.]

September 25, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 3

Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 2

Tropical Storm PhilippePosition: 17.1N 43.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [290°] near 14 mph [22 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 115 miles [185 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1000 mb.

Currently about 1305 miles [2100 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.]

September 24, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Philippe – Day 2