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Tropical Storm Margot – Day 10

Tropical Storm MargotPosition: 33.9N 40.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West [260°] near 8 mph [13 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 185 miles (295 km].
Minimum central pressure: 999 mb ↑.

Currently about 805 miles [1295 km] West-Southwest of the Azores.

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

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September 16, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Margot – Day 10

Tropical Storm Nigel – Day 2

Tropical Storm NigelPosition: 22.0N 48.0W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [325°] near 16 mph [26 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 90 miles [150 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1005 mb ↓.

Currently about 980 miles [1580 km] East-Northeast of the Lesser Antilles.

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

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September 16, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Nigel – Day 2

Hurricane Lee – Day 11

Hurricane LeePosition: 39.5N 65.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North-Northeast [015°] near 20 mph [31 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 80 mph [130 kph].
Wind Gusts: 90 mph [145 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 345 miles [555 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 115 miles [185 km].
Minimum central pressure: 965 mb.

Currently about 250 miles [ 405 km] East-Southeast of Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Tropical Storm force winds are arriving in Massachusetts and Nova Scotia at 10PN CDT.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Westport, Massachusetts northward to the U.S./Canada border; Martha’s Vineyard; Nantucket; New Brunswick from the U.S./Canada border to Fort Lawrence, including Grand Manan Island; Nova Scotia from Fort Lawrence to Point Tupper; New Brunswick from Shediac to Tidnish.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for New Brunswick from the U.S./Canada border to Point Lepreau, including Grand Manan Island; Nova Scotia from Digby to Ecum Secum.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Prince Edward Island; Magdalen Islands; New Brunswick from Belledune to Shediac; Nova Scotia from Tidnish to Aulds Cove; Nova Scotia from Aulds Cove to Meat Cove to Point Tupper.

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

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September 15, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Lee – Day 11

Tropical Storm Margot – Day 9

Tropical Storm MargotPosition: 35.5N 38.0W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: South-Southwest [200°] near 5 mph [ 7 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 65 mph [100 kph].
Wind Gusts: 75 mph [120 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 300 miles (480 km].
Minimum central pressure: 990 mb.

Currently about 630 miles [1015 km] West-Southwest of the Azores.

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

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September 15, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Margot – Day 9

Tropical Depression Fifteen

Tropical Depression FifteenPosition: 16.3N 44.7W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [320°] near 14 mph [22 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1007 mb.

Currently about 1105 miles [1775 km] East of the Lesser Antilles..

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

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September 15, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Fifteen

Hurricane Lee – Day 10

Hurricane LeePosition: 32.9N 67.6W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [010°] near 14 mph [22 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 85 mph [140 kph].
Wind Gusts: 95 mph [155 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 345 miles [555 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 105 miles [165 km].
Minimum central pressure: 957 mb ↑.

Currently about 170 miles [ 270 km] West of Bermuda.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bermuda; Westport, Massachusetts northward to the U.S./Canada border; Martha’s Vineyard; Nantucket; New Brunswick from the U.S./Canada border to Fort Lawrence, including Grand Manan Island; Nova Scotia from Fort Lawrence to Point Tupper.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Stonington, Maine to the U.S./Canada border; New Brunswick from the U.S./Canada border to Point Lepreau, including Grand Manan Island; Nova Scotia from Digby to Medway Harbour.

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

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September 14, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Lee – Day 10

Hurricane Margot – Day 8

Hurricane MargotPosition: 36.9N 38.9W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: East-Northeast [070°] near 3 mph [ 6 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 75 mph [120 kph].
Wind Gusts: 85 mph [135 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 230 miles (370 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 70 miles [110 km].
Minimum central pressure: 982 mb ↑.

Currently about 655 miles [1055 km] West of the Azores.

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

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September 14, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Margot – Day 8

Hurricane Lee – Day 9

Hurricane LeePosition: 28.0N 67.7W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [350°] near 9 mph [15 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 105 mph [185 kph].
Wind Gusts: 120 mph [195 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 265 miles [425 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 115 miles [185 km].
Minimum central pressure: 953 mb ↑.

Currently about 345 miles [ 555 km] South-Southwest of Bermuda.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bermuda.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Stonington, Maine to the U.S./Canada border; New Brunswick from the U.S./Canada border to Point Lepreau, including Grand Manan Island; Nova Scotia from Digby to Medway Harbour.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Watch Hill, Rhode Island to Stonington, Maine; Block Island; Martha’s Vineyard; Nantucket; New Brunswick from north of Point Lepreau to Fort Lawrence; Nova Scotia west coast from north of Digby to Fort Lawrence; Nova Scotia southeast coast from north of Medway Harbour to Porter’s Lake.

A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for Cape Cod Bay; Nantucket.

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

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September 13, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Lee – Day 9

Hurricane Margot – Day 7

Hurricane MargotPosition: 35.2N 40.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [010°] near 7 mph [11 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 85 mph [150 kph].
Wind Gusts: 95 mph [155 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 230 miles (370 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 70 miles [115 km].
Minimum central pressure: 972 mb ↑.

Currently about 770 miles [1245 km] West of the Azores.

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

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September 13, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Margot – Day 7

Hurricane Lee – Day 8

Hurricane LeePosition: 25.3N 66.7W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [320°] near 7 mph [11 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 115 mph [185 kph].
Wind Gusts: 130 mph [210 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 240 miles [390 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 125 miles [205 km].
Minimum central pressure: 946 mb.

Currently about 495 miles [ 800 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.]

September 12, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Lee – Day 8

Hurricane Margot – Day 6

Hurricane MargotPosition: 32.7N 39.7W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [350°] near 12 mph [19 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 85 mph [140 kph].
Wind Gusts: 95 mph [155 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 265 miles (425 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 80 miles [130 km].
Minimum central pressure: 975 mb ↓.

Currently about 800 miles [1290 km] West-Southwest of the Azores.

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 12, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Margot – Day 6

Hurricane Lee – Day 7

Hurricane LeePosition: 23.9N 64.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [295°] near 7 mph [11 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 115 mph [185 kph].
Wind Gusts: 130 mph [210 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 185 miles [295 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 80 miles [130 km].
Minimum central pressure: 948 mb.

Currently about 580 miles [ 935 km] South of Bermuda.

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

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September 11, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Lee – Day 7

Hurricane Margot – Day 5

Hurricane MargotPosition: 28.0N 39.6W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [010°] near 12 mph [19 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: 15 miles [ 30 km].
Minimum central pressure: 984 mb ↓.

Currently about 1295 miles [2085 km] Northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

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

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September 11, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Margot – Day 5

Hurricane Lee – Day 6

Hurricane LeePosition: 22.6N 62.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [305°] near 8 mph [13 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 120 mph [195 kph].
Wind Gusts: 130 mph [210 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 175 miles [280 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 75 miles [120 km].
Minimum central pressure: 950 mb ↓.

Currently about 690 miles [1110 km] South-Southeast of Bermuda.

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

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September 10, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Lee – Day 6