Category — Hurricanes
Tropical Storm Nadine – Day 2
Position: 13.6N 32.7W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [320°] near 8 mph [13 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 65 mph [100 kph].
Wind Gusts: 75 mph [120 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 80 miles [130 km].
Minimum central pressure: 997 mb.
Currently about 560 miles [ 905 km] West of the southernmost Cabo Verde Islands.
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October 10, 2018 Comments Off on Tropical Storm Nadine – Day 2
Hurricane Leslie – Day 16
Position: 27.9N 41.1W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: East-Northeast [065°] near 6 mph [ 9 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 80 mph [130 kph].
Wind Gusts: 90 mph [145 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 240 miles [390 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 30 miles [ 45 km].
Minimum central pressure: 978 mb ↓.
Currently about 1070 miles [1725 km] Southwest of the Azores.
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October 10, 2018 Comments Off on Hurricane Leslie – Day 16
Tropical Storm Nadine
Position: 11.6N 31.0W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [315°] near 8 mph [13 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 75 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 45 miles [ 75 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1003 mb ↓.
Currently about 495 miles [ 800 km] West-Southwest of the southernmost Cabo Verde Islands.
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October 9, 2018 Comments Off on Tropical Storm Nadine
Hurricane Michael – Day 4
Position: 27.1N 86.5W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [355°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 125 mph [205 kph].
Wind Gusts: 140 mph [225 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 175 miles [280 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 45 miles [ 75 km].
Minimum central pressure: 947 mb ↓.
Currently about 220 miles [ 355 km] South-Southwest of Panama City, Florida and 228 miles [ 367 km] South of Cinco Bayou, Florida.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the Gulf Coast of Florida from the Alabama-Florida border eastward to Suwanee River, Florida.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from the Alabama-Florida border westward to the Mississippi-Alabama border; Suwanee River, Florida to Chassahowitzka, Florida; Fernandina Beach, Florida to South Santee River, South Carolina
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Okaloosa/Walton County Line, Florida to Anclote River, Florida.
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Chassahowitzka, Florida to Anna Maria Island, Florida, including Tampa Bay; Mississippi/Alabama border to the Mouth of the Pearl River; South Santee River, South Carolina to Duck, North Carolina; the Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds
A Storm Surge Watch is in effect from Anclote River, Florida eastward to Anna Maria Island, Florida, including Tampa Bay; Alabama/Florida border to Okaloosa/Walton County Line, Florida.
Here’s the link for NOAA’s latest satellite images.
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Hurricane Leslie – Day 15
Position: 29.5N 42.6W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: South-Southeast [155°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 75 mph [120 kph].
Wind Gusts: 85 mph [135 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 310 miles [500 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 25 miles [ 35 km].
Minimum central pressure: 981 mb ↓.
Currently about 1070 miles [1720 km] West-Southwest of the Azores.
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October 9, 2018 Comments Off on Hurricane Leslie – Day 15
Hurricane Michael – Day 3
Position: 23.2N 85.3W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [350°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 90 mph [140 kph].
Wind Gusts: 105 mph [170 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 175 miles [280 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 35 miles [ 55 km].
Minimum central pressure: 970 mb ↓.
Currently about 485 miles [ 780 km] South of Panama City, Florida and 504 miles [ 811 km] South of Cinco Bayou, Florida.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the Cuban province of Pinar del Rio; the Gulf Coast of Florida from the Alabama-Florida border eastward to Suwanee River, Florida.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Cuban province of the Isle of Youth; from the Alabama-Florida border westward to the Mississippi-Alabama border; Suwanee River to Chassahowitzka, Florida.
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Okaloosa/Walton County Line, Florida to Anclote River, Florida.
A Hurricane Watch is in effect from the Alabama-Florida border westward to the Mississippi-Alabama border.
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Chassahowitzka to Anna Maria Island, Florida, including Tampa Bay; and Mississippi/Alabama border to the Mouth of the Pearl River.
A Storm Surge Watch is in effect from Anclote River, Florida eastward to Anna Maria Island, Florida, including Tampa Bay; Alabama/Florida border to Okaloosa/Walton County Line, Florida.
Here’s the link for NOAA’s latest satellite images.
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October 8, 2018 Comments Off on Hurricane Michael – Day 3
Tropical Storm Leslie – Day 14
Position: 32.9N 44.6W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Southeast [135°] near 14 mph [22 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 65 mph [100 kph].
Wind Gusts: 75 mph [120 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 310 miles [500 km].
Minimum central pressure: 983 mb ↓.
Currently about 1050 miles [1690 km] West-Southwest of the Azores.
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October 8, 2018 Comments Off on Tropical Storm Leslie – Day 14
Tropical Storm Michael – Day 2
Position: 20.0N 85.4W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [005°] near 5 mph [ 7 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 70 mph [115 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 175 miles [280 km].
Minimum central pressure: 997 mb.
Currently about 105 miles [ 165 km] East-Southeast of Cozumel, Mexico.
This storm could provide local interest for me next week.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Cuban provinces of Pinar del Rio and the Isle of Youth; the coast of Mexico from Tulum to Cabo Catoche, including Cozumel.
Here’s the link for NOAA’s latest satellite images.
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October 7, 2018 Comments Off on Tropical Storm Michael – Day 2
Tropical Storm Leslie – Day 13
Position: 35.7N 49.1W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: East-Southeast [110°] near 13 mph [20 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: 989 mb ↑.
Currently about 930 miles [1495 km] East-Northeast of Bermuda.
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October 7, 2018 Comments Off on Tropical Storm Leslie – Day 13
Potential Tropical Cyclone Fourteen
Position: 18.8N 86.6W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [360°] near 7 mph [11 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 30 mph [ 45 kph].
Wind Gusts: 40 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1004 mb.
Currently about 155 miles [ 250 km] South of Cozumel, Mexico.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Cuban provinces of Pinar del Rio and the Isle of Youth.
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the coast of Mexico from Tulum to Cabo Catoche.
Here’s the link for NOAA’s latest satellite images.
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October 6, 2018 Comments Off on Potential Tropical Cyclone Fourteen
Tropical Storm Leslie – Day 12
Position: 37.3N 52.9W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: East [095°] near 13 mph [20 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 70 mph [110 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 290 miles [465 km].
Minimum central pressure: 987 mb.
Currently about 755 miles [1220 km] East-Northeast of Bermuda.
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October 6, 2018 Comments Off on Tropical Storm Leslie – Day 12
Tropical Storm Leslie – Day 11
Position: 36.6N 57.2W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: East-Northeast [075°] near 7 mph [11 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 70 mph [110 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 290 miles [465 km].
Minimum central pressure: 987 mb.
Currently about 525 miles [ 845 km] Northeast of Bermuda.
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October 5, 2018 Comments Off on Tropical Storm Leslie – Day 11
Tropical Storm Leslie – Day 10
Position: 34.9N 57.6W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [350°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 65 mph [100 kph].
Wind Gusts: 75 mph [120 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 290 miles [465 km].
Minimum central pressure: 984 mb ↑.
Currently about 450 miles [ 725 km] East-Northeast of Bermuda.
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October 4, 2018 Comments Off on Tropical Storm Leslie – Day 10
Hurricane Leslie – Day 9
Position: 30.6N 57.0W [10PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [360°] near 3 mph [ 6 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 80 mph [130 kph].
Wind Gusts: 95 mph [155 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 205 miles [335 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 35 miles [ 55 km].
Minimum central pressure: 975 mb.
Currently about 475 miles [ 765 km] East-Southeast of Bermuda.
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October 3, 2018 Comments Off on Hurricane Leslie – Day 9