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Tropical Storm Margot – Day 4

Tropical Storm MargotPosition: 24.6N 39.9W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [360°] near 8 mph [13 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 65 mph [100 kph].
Wind Gusts: 75 mph [120 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 90 miles (150 km].
Minimum central pressure: 996 mb.

Currently about 1185 miles [1910 km] West-Northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

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

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September 10, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Margot – Day 4

Hurricane Lee – Day 5

Hurricane LeePosition: 21.0N 59.9W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [300°] near 9 mph [15 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 105 mph [165 kph].
Wind Gusts: 115 mph [185 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 185 miles [295 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 35 miles [ 55 km].
Minimum central pressure: 962 mb ↑.

Currently about 285 miles [ 455 km] Northeast of the Northern Lesser Antilles.

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

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September 9, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Lee – Day 5

Tropical Storm Margot – Day 3

Tropical Storm MargotPosition: 21.6N 39.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [315°] near 9 mph [15 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 80 miles (130 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1000 mb ↓.

Currently about 1060 miles [1705 km] West-Northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

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

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September 9, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Margot – Day 3

Hurricane Lee – Day 4

Hurricane LeePosition: 19.3N 56.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [300°] near 13 mph [20 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 115 mph [185 kph].
Wind Gusts: 125 mph [200 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 175 miles [280 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 30 miles [ 45 km].
Minimum central pressure: 963 mb ↑.

Currently about 440 miles [ 705 km] East of the Northern Lesser Antilles.

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September 8, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Lee – Day 4

Tropical Storm Margot – Day 2

Tropical Storm MargotPosition: 19.5N 35.8W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [300°] near 17 mph [28 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 35 miles ( 35 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1005 mb.

Currently about 810 miles [1310 km] West-Northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

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

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September 8, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Margot – Day 2

Hurricane Lee – Day 3

Hurricane LeePosition: 17.3N 52.4W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [295°] near 14 mph [22 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 160 mph [260 kph].
Wind Gusts: 175 mph [280 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 140 miles [220 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 45 miles [ 75 km].
Minimum central pressure: 928 mb ↓.

Currently about 705 miles [1135 km] East of the Northern Lesser Antilles.

Lee has attained the top category, 5, on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

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September 7, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Lee – Day 3

Tropical Storm Margot

Tropical Storm MargotPosition: 16.8N 29.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [295°] near 16 mph [26 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 25 miles ( 35 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1004 mb.

Currently about 355 miles [ 570 km] West-Northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

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

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September 7, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Margot

Hurricane Lee – Day 2

Hurricane LeePosition: 15.4N 47.7W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [295°] near 14 mph [22 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 80 mph [130 kph].
Wind Gusts: 90 mph [145 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 90 miles [150 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 15 miles [ 30 km].
Minimum central pressure: 989 mb ↓.

Currently about 1035 miles [1665 km] East of the Northern Lesser Antilles.

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September 6, 2023   Comments Off on Hurricane Lee – Day 2

Tropical Storm Lee

Tropical Storm LeePosition: 13.5N 43.0W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [290°] near 16 mph [26 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 70 miles [110 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1003 mb ↓.

Currently about 1230 miles [1980 km] East of the Lesser Antilles.

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September 5, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Lee

Post-Tropical Cyclone Katia – Day 4

Post-Tropical Cyclone KatiaPosition: 28.00 34.4W [ 4:00PM CDT 2100 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [305°] near 2 mph [ 4 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 45 mph [ 70 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1010 mb ↑.

Currently about 1060 miles [1710 km] Northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

All Watches and Warnings have been cancelled. The National Hurricane Center has issued its last public advisory on this system.

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

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September 4, 2023   Comments Off on Post-Tropical Cyclone Katia – Day 4

Remnants Gert – Day 8

Remnants GertPosition: 40.5N 51.0W [10:00AM CDT 1500 UTC].
Movement: North-Northwest [330°] near 29 mph [46 kph]..
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 70 miles [110 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1001 mb ↑.

Currently about 950 miles [1530 km] East-Northeast of Bermuda.

All Watches and Warnings have been cancelled. The National Hurricane Center has issued its last public advisory on this system.

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

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September 4, 2023   Comments Off on Remnants Gert – Day 8

Tropical Depression Katia – Day 3

Tropical Depression KatiaPosition: 27.1N 33.4W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [290°] 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 975 miles [1570 km] Northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

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

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September 3, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Depression Katia – Day 3

Tropical Storm Gert – Day 7

Tropical Storm GertPosition: 35.4N 50.7W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [010°] near 22 mph [35 kph]..
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 60 miles [ 95 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1000 mb ↑.

Currently about 835 miles [1345 km] East-Northeast of Bermuda.

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

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September 3, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Gert – Day 7

Tropical Storm Katia – Day 2

Tropical Storm KatiaPosition: 26.5N 31.0W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North-Northwest [340°] near 16 mph [26 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph [ 75 kph].
Wind Gusts: 55 mph [ 90 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 80 miles [130 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1002 mb ↑.

Currently about 855 miles [1375 km] North-Northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

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

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September 2, 2023   Comments Off on Tropical Storm Katia – Day 2