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Title: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 01, 2009, 12:01:50 AM
It's 12:00 AM EDT and as promised here's the Hurricane Season 2009 thread.


THIS IS THE OFFICIAL HURRICANE SEASON 2009 THREAD. This where you discuss about impending or landfall tropical systems both out in the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean.  Without any further ado here's the Pacific and Atlantic names that will be used throughout this hurricane season:

Atlantic Names for the 2009 Season

Ana
Bill
Claudette
Danny
Erika
Fred
Grace
Henri
Ida
Joaquin
Kate
Larry
Mindy
Nicholas
Odette
Peter
Rose
Sam
Teresa
Victor
Wanda


E. Pacific Names for the 2009 Season

Andres
Blanca
Carlos
Dolores
Enrique
Felicia
Guillermo
Hilda
Ignacio
Jimena
Kevin
Linda
Marty
Nora
Olaf
Patricia
Rick
Sandra
Terry
Vivian
Waldo
Xina
York
Zelda

Well that is it....Hopefully people will contribute to this thread. :)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on May 01, 2009, 12:39:58 AM
Think its going to be a busy year?
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 01, 2009, 07:35:31 AM
No.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 01, 2009, 09:46:30 AM
It's impossible to tell if this year will be busy right now.  I just watch as everything develops.  By mid-July, I usually have a much better idea on looking ahead for the season.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 01, 2009, 03:59:53 PM
Think its going to be a busy year?

Very interesting start to the thread, Martin. As for whether or not it will be a busy year, based on the Nino 3.4 region models, it shows that near netural to weak El Nino conditions may develop by mid-summer. If this is the case, then it means, we will start out with a near normal hurricane season but by the peak of the hurricane season, we will see a reduction in the number of hurricanesss out in the Atlantic. Overall, I dont think this hurricane season will be that active at all.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on May 01, 2009, 04:10:56 PM
I know this season is going to be pretty interesting, besides my name being the first one on the list. Right when a tropical storm makes landfall, then I will get really really hooked on tracking it.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on May 01, 2009, 11:38:48 PM
I think its going to be a normal year. Interesting part will be if any of those impact the coast. My area is due for a storm. I cant say im wishing for one but I wouldn't be disappointed if we got a weak storm :P
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on May 14, 2009, 04:31:52 PM
From 12Z EURO

http://i41.tinypic.com/2w7oi1k.jpg (http://i41.tinypic.com/2w7oi1k.jpg)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Mike M on May 15, 2009, 04:59:48 PM
Hurricane Season is now underway in the Eastern Pacific.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 15, 2009, 06:34:00 PM
From 12Z EURO

[url]http://i41.tinypic.com/2w7oi1k.jpg[/url] ([url]http://i41.tinypic.com/2w7oi1k.jpg[/url])


TWC has been talking about a possible subtropical storm forming next week off the SE coast, it wouldn't surprise me, the first storm has been forming during the past 2 or 3 Mays in a row.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 15, 2009, 07:37:44 PM
From 12Z EURO

[url]http://i41.tinypic.com/2w7oi1k.jpg[/url] ([url]http://i41.tinypic.com/2w7oi1k.jpg[/url])


TWC has been talking about a possible subtropical storm forming next week off the SE coast, it wouldn't surprise me, the first storm has been forming during the past 2 or 3 Mays in a row.

There's only been 18 reported tropical storms during the month of May since 1851, and this number includes subtropical storms after 1967.  I'd be really surprised if something happens later this month, but it has happened before in history.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: yourweathertoday on May 15, 2009, 08:18:44 PM
Something in my gut tells me this may be a hum-dinger of a Hurricane Season....2008 felt a lot like 2004 to me...lets just hope 2009 isn't the "new" 2005  :hmm:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on May 15, 2009, 08:25:07 PM
Breaking news from the NHC:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutsshs.shtml (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutsshs.shtml)

"The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 categorization based on the hurricane's intensity at the indicated time. The scale provides examples of the type of damages and impacts in the United States associated with winds of the indicated intensity. In general, damages rise by about a factor of four for every category increase. The maximum sustained surface wind speed (peak 1-minute wind at 10 m [33 ft]) is the determining factor in the scale. The historical examples (one for the U.S. Gulf Coast and one for the U.S. Atlantic Coast) provided in each of the categories correspond with the intensity of the hurricane at the time of landfall in the location experiencing the strongest winds, which does not necessarily correspond with the peak intensity reached by the system during its lifetime. The scale does not address the potential for such other hurricane-related impacts, as storm surge, rainfall-induced floods, and tornadoes. These wind-caused impacts are to apply to the worst winds reaching the coast and the damage would be less elsewhere. It should also be noted that the general wind-caused damage descriptions are to some degree dependent upon the local building codes in effect and how well and how long they have been enforced. For example, recently enacted building codes in Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina are likely to somewhat reduce the damage to newer structures from that described below. However, for a long time to come, the majority of the building stock in existence on the coast will not have been built to higher code. Hurricane wind damage is also dependent upon such other factors as duration of high winds, change of wind direction, amount of accompanying rainfall, and age of structures.

Earlier versions of this scale - known as the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale - incorporated central pressure and storm surge as components of the categories. The central pressure was utilized during the 1970s and 1980s as a proxy for the winds as accurate wind speed intensity measurements from aircraft reconnaissance were not routinely available for hurricanes until 1990. Storm surge was also quantified by category in the earliest published versions of the scale dating back to 1972. However, hurricane size (extent of hurricane force winds), local bathymetry (depth of near-shore waters), and topographic forcing can also be important in forecasting storm surge. Moreover, other aspects of hurricanes - such as the system's forward speed and angle to the coast - also impact the storm surge that is produced. For example, the very large Hurricane Ike (with hurricane force winds extending as much as 125 mi from the center) in 2008 made landfall in Texas as a Category 2 hurricane and had peak storm surge values of 15-20 ft. In contrast, tiny Hurricane Charley (with hurricane force winds extending at most 25 mi from the center) struck Florida in 2004 as a Category 4 hurricane and produced a peak storm surge of only 6-7 ft. These storm surge values were substantially outside of the ranges suggested in the original scale. Thus to help reduce public confusion about the impacts associated with the various hurricane categories as well as to provide a more scientifically defensible scale, the storm surge ranges, flooding impact and central pressure statements are being removed from the scale and only peak winds are employed in this revised version - the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale."
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 17, 2009, 10:32:04 AM
Here's an update on possible Subtropical Storm Ana. Below are GFS models that show the low, I drew a cone for the track it will be taking from the different computer model runs. The 06z run tries to pull a TS Fay on the SE.

GFS 00z Run
(http://g.imagehost.org/t/0031/GFS_00z_track_1.jpg) (http://g.imagehost.org/view/0031/GFS_00z_track_1)

GFS 06z Run
(http://g.imagehost.org/t/0067/GFS_6z_track_2.jpg) (http://g.imagehost.org/view/0067/GFS_6z_track_2)

GFS 12z Run
(http://g.imagehost.org/t/0466/GFS_12z_track_3.jpg) (http://g.imagehost.org/view/0466/GFS_12z_track_3)

GFS 18z Run
(http://g.imagehost.org/t/0267/GFS_18z_track_4.jpg) (http://g.imagehost.org/view/0267/GFS_18z_track_4)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 18, 2009, 11:35:40 AM
Im going to say there's low probability of the low forming into subtropical Ana b/c as of now the low is encountering lots of sheer.  However, a chance is still something we should watch over in the next couple of days.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 19, 2009, 10:27:14 PM
Im going to say there's low probability of the low forming into subtropical Ana b/c as of now the low is encountering lots of sheer.  However, a chance is still something we should watch over in the next couple of days.
NHC released a statement earlier today saying that it's not expecting anything to develop as that low is being absorbed into a larger non-tropical low.  There was a planned hurricane hunter investigation flight for it today, but NHC decided to cancel it.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on May 20, 2009, 11:59:44 PM
Bye Invest90 :cry:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 21, 2009, 05:42:43 PM
NOAA Just released their hurricane season outlook. This has to do w/the explanation I stated above. Regardless be prepared for hurricane season! Because it only take one hurricane to cause catastrophic damage!

(http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlooks/figure2.gif)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on May 22, 2009, 09:18:19 PM
000
ABNT20 KNHC 222345
TWOAT
SPECIAL TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
745 PM Edt FRI MAY 22 2009

FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO...

A BROAD AREA OF LOW PRESSURE IS CENTERED OVER THE GULF OF MEXICO
ABOUT 200 MILES SOUTH OF PENSACOLA FLORIDA. SATELLITE IMAGERY
INDICATES THAT THE ASSOCIATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS CONTINUE TO
INCREASE THIS EVENING. ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THIS SYSTEM IS
POSSIBLE...AND A TROPICAL DEPRESSION COULD FORM BEFORE THE LOW
MOVES INLAND OVER THE NORTHERN GULF COAST ON SATURDAY. AN AIR
FORCE RESERVE HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT WILL INVESTIGATE THE LOW
TOMORROW...IF NECESSARY. THERE IS A MEDIUM CHANCE...30 TO 50
PERCENT...OF THIS SYSTEM BECOMING A TROPICAL CYCLONE DURING THE
NEXT 48 HOURS.
REGARDLESS OF DEVELOPMENT...HEAVY RAINS AND
OCCASIONALLY GUSTY WINDS ARE EXPECTED ALONG PORTIONS OF THE
NORTHERN GULF COAST TONIGHT AND SATURDAY...AND INTERESTS IN THIS
AREA SHOULD MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF THE SYSTEM.

ANOTHER SPECIAL OUTLOOK ON THIS SYSTEM WILL BE ISSUED EARLY SATURDAY
MORNING...IF NECESSARY.

$$
FORECASTER BEVEN
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 23, 2009, 03:24:00 PM
That area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico has already moved inland today, so there's no chance of it developing any further.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 23, 2009, 05:43:33 PM
That area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico has already moved inland today, so there's no chance of it developing any further.

Yup....

Here's the S image

Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 24, 2009, 04:57:42 PM
000
AXNT20 KNHC 241738
TWDAT

TROPICAL WEATHER DISCUSSION
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
205 PM EDT SUN MAY 24 2009

TROPICAL WEATHER DISCUSSION FOR NORTH AMERICA...CENTRAL
AMERICA...GULF OF MEXICO...CARIBBEAN SEA...NORTHERN SECTIONS
OF SOUTH AMERICA...AND ATLANTIC OCEAN TO THE AFRICAN COAST
FROM THE EQUATOR TO 32N. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS BASED
ON SATELLITE IMAGERY...METEOROLOGICAL ANALYSIS...WEATHER
OBSERVATIONS...AND RADAR.

BASED ON 1200 UTC SURFACE ANALYSIS AND SATELLITE IMAGERY
THROUGH 1715 UTC.

...TROPICAL WAVES...
AN ATLANTIC OCEAN TROPICAL WAVE IS ALONG 51W/52W TO THE SOUTH
10N MOVING WESTWARD 15 TO 20 KT. THIS WAVE IS ASSOCIATED WITH
A MAXIMUM IN DEEP LAYER MOISTURE BASED ON THE TOTAL PRECIPITABLE
WATER PRODUCT FROM CIMSS AT 24/1630 UTC. THE LATEST VISIBLE
SATELLITE IMAGERY SHOWS WHAT POSSIBLY IS THE AXIS ALONG 54W.
NO DEEP CONVECTIVE PRECIPITATION ACCOMPANIES THIS WAVE.

...THE ITCZ...
FROM THE COAST OF LIBERIA NEAR 6N10W TO 3N20W...CROSSING THE
EQUATOR NEAR 32W...INTO NORTHEASTERN BRAZIL NEAR 1S48W.
ISOLATED MODERATE SHOWERS TO LOCALLY STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ARE
WITHIN 60 NM ON EITHER SIDE OF 3N AT THE PRIME MERIDIAN TO 2N10W
TO THE EQUATOR ALONG 18W. STRONG SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE
FROM 1N TO 2N BETWEEN 42W AND 46W.

...DISCUSSION...

THE GULF OF MEXICO AND THE ATLANTIC OCEAN TO THE WEST OF 70W...
BROAD MIDDLE LEVEL TO UPPER LEVEL CYCLONIC FLOW COVERS THE AREA.
ONE SHORTWAVE TROUGH IS MOVING THROUGH SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS AT
THE MOMENT. A MIDDLE LEVEL TO UPPER LEVEL CYCLONIC CIRCULATION
CENTER IS IN SOUTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS. THE GENERAL OVERALL PATTERN
ON WATER VAPOR IMAGERY IS BROAD CYCLONIC FLOW. THIS CYCLONIC
FLOW EVEN EXTENDS INTO THE NORTHWESTERN CORNER OF THE CARIBBEAN
SEA...TO THE NORTH OF 17N TO THE WEST OF 80W. IT IS POSSIBLE
THAT COMPARATIVELY SMALLER-SCALE TROUGHS AND CYCLONIC CENTERS
MAY MOVE THROUGH THIS COMPARATIVELY LARGER-SCALE CYCLONIC AREA.
ONE SURFACE TROUGH RUNS FROM THE UPPER TEXAS COAST TO THE LOWER
RIO GRANDE VALLEY. A SECOND SURFACE TROUGH EXTENDS FROM
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA INTO THE NORTH CENTRAL GULF OF MEXICO.
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE IN THE GULF OF MEXICO TO THE NORTH
OF 24N BETWEEN 85W AND 88W...AND TO THE NORTH OF 27N BETWEEN 92W
AND 95W. SCATTERED MODERATE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE IN AN
AREA OF UPPER LEVEL DIFFLUENT FLOW WITHIN 75 NM ON EITHER SIDE
OF THE LINE FROM 23N74W IN THE BAHAMA ISLANDS TO 27N78W IN THE
NORTHERN BAHAMA ISLANDS...TO 32N81W NEAR THE BORDER OF GEORGIA
AND SOUTH CAROLINA.

THE CARIBBEAN SEA...
THE NORTHWESTERN CORNER OF THE AREA...TO THE NORTH OF 17N TO THE
WEST OF 80W...IS COVERED BY BROAD CYCLONIC FLOW ON WATER VAPOR
IMAGERY. THE REST OF THE AREA IS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF MIDDLE
LEVEL TO UPPER LEVEL NORTHWESTERLY WIND FLOW...FROM WATER VAPOR
IMAGERY AND FROM CIMSS-SATELLITE DERIVED WIND DATA AT
24/1500 UTC. THE SURFACE PRESSURE GRADIENT IS WEAK. THE SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS TO THE NORTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST OF JAMAICA ARE
IN AN AREA OF UPPER LEVEL DIFFLUENT FLOW LEADING TO ENHANCED
CONVECTIVE PRECIPITATION. THE PRECIPITATION THAT IS FROM 19N
TO 22N BETWEEN 60W AND 68W IS IN AN AREA OF BROAD CYCLONIC FLOW
ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE 31N46W 20N58W 17N59W WATER VAPOR
LEVEL TROUGH.

THE ATLANTIC OCEAN...
A TROUGH ON WATER VAPOR IMAGERY PASSES THROUGH 31N46W TO 20N58W
TO 17N59W. THIS FEATURE SUPPORTS THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC SURFACE
TROUGH THAT EXTENDS FROM A 1019 MB LOW PRESSURE CENTER NEAR
32N45W TO 30N44W 25N50W AND 20N65W. BROKEN TO OVERCAST
MULTILAYERED CLOUDS AND POSSIBLE PRECIPITATION ARE WITHIN
150 NM ON EITHER SIDE OF 22N55W 25N46W 30N38W...AND FROM 30N TO
35N BETWEEN 30W AND 50W. ISOLATED MODERATE SHOWERS ARE OCCURRING
FROM 19N TO 22N BETWEEN 60W AND 68W. BROAD SURFACE ANTICYCLONIC
FLOW IS TO THE WEST OF THE 32N45W 20N65W SURFACE TROUGH. BROAD
UPPER LEVEL CYCLONIC FLOW IS TO THE NORTH OF 26N TO THE EAST
OF 30W.

$$
MT

Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 24, 2009, 05:02:14 PM
i wanna see a tropical storm.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 24, 2009, 05:16:55 PM
i wanna see a tropical storm.

I do too, the rain and wind from this low is similar to a tropical storm, I got wet leaving the movies yesterday because of the strong winds.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 05:45:31 PM
i wanna see a tropical storm.

you mean Tropical Storm Ana? Me too.
Besides, we're almost there to the start!
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 24, 2009, 08:39:00 PM
Dont worry guys we will def see at least one tropical storm.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on May 24, 2009, 09:31:28 PM
Its not even hurricane season yet. Of course we will see one :P
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 24, 2009, 10:52:17 PM
000
AXNT20 KNHC 242335
TWDAT

TROPICAL WEATHER DISCUSSION
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
805 PM EDT SUN MAY 24 2009

TROPICAL WEATHER DISCUSSION FOR NORTH AMERICA...CENTRAL
AMERICA...GULF OF MEXICO...CARIBBEAN SEA...NORTHERN SECTIONS
OF SOUTH AMERICA...AND ATLANTIC OCEAN TO THE AFRICAN COAST
FROM THE EQUATOR TO 32N. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS BASED
ON SATELLITE IMAGERY...METEOROLOGICAL ANALYSIS...WEATHER
OBSERVATIONS...AND RADAR.

BASED ON 1800 UTC SURFACE ANALYSIS AND SATELLITE IMAGERY
THROUGH 2245 UTC.

...TROPICAL WAVES...
A TROPICAL WAVE IS ALONG 53W/54W S OF 17N MOVING W 15-20 KT.
RECENT SURFACE OBSERVATIONS SHOW WELL-DEFINED CYCLONIC
CURVATURE IN THE LOW LEVEL WINDS AROUND THIS WAVE. THIS WAVE IS
ASSOCIATED WITH A MAXIMUM IN DEEP LAYER MOISTURE BASED ON TOTAL
PRECIPITABLE WATER PRODUCT FROM CIMSS. SOUTHEASTERLY LOW LEVEL
FLOW BETWEEN THE TROPICAL WAVE AND A SURFACE TROUGH FARTHER
NORTH APPEAR TO BE ADVECTING CYCLONIC VORTICITY ASSOCIATED WITH
THIS WAVE NORTHWARD. AS A RESULT...THE WAVE HAS BEEN EXTENDED
NORTHWARD TO 17N...CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTHWARD EXTENSION IN
DEEP LAYER MOISTURE. SCATTERED MODERATE CONVECTION IS OCCURRING
WITHIN 180 NM EITHER SIDE OF THE WAVE AXIS S OF 6N...INCLUDING
PORTIONS OF SURINAME...FRENCH GUIANA...AND NE BRAZIL. FARTHER TO
THE NORTH...DEEP CONVECTION IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WAVE IS
BEING SUPPRESSED BY SUBSIDENCE ASSOCIATED WITH A SURFACE RIDGE
OVER THE E ATLC. HOWEVER...SCATTERED SHOWERS ARE OCCURRING
WITHIN 90 NM EITHER SIDE OF THE WAVE AXIS FROM 6N-17N.

ADDITIONALLY...TOTAL PRECIPITABLE WATER PRODUCT FROM CIMSS
INDICATES THAT A NORTH-SOUTH ELONGATED DEEP LAYER MOISTURE
MAXIMUM IS ALONG 25W S OF 6N MOVING W NEAR 15 KT.
ALSO...COMPUTER MODEL GUIDANCE INDICATES CYCLONIC CURVATURE IN
THE LOW LEVEL FLOW NEAR THIS FEATURE. THIS FEATURE IS ASSOCIATED
WITH SCATTERED MODERATE CONVECTION FROM 3N-5N BETWEEN
19W-24W...WHICH IS ALSO BEING SUPPORTED BY LOW LEVEL CONVERGENCE
NEAR THE ITCZ. HOWEVER...RECENT SURFACE OBSERVATIONS AND
SCATTEROMETER DATA DO NOT YET CONFIRM THE PRESENCE OF A LOW
AMPLITUDE TROPICAL WAVE AT THE SURFACE NEAR THIS FEATURE.
HOWEVER...A TROPICAL WAVE IS SUSPECTED TO BE PRESENT
HERE...WHICH WILL CONTINUE TO BE MONITORED.

...THE ITCZ...
THE ITCZ AXIS IS CENTERED ALONG 8N13W 4N21W 1N29W CROSSING THE
EQUATOR NEAR 33W EXTENDING TO 1S41W AND INTO NE BRAZIL NEAR
1S48W. SCATTERED MODERATE CONVECTION IS FROM 1N-3N BETWEEN
1W-6W...S OF 3N BETWEEN 9W-18W...FROM 3N-5N BETWEEN
19W-24W...AND S OF 3N BETWEEN 40W-48W.

...DISCUSSION...

GULF OF MEXICO...
AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH IS PRESENT ACROSS THE GULF WITH AN AXIS
EXTENDING FROM 25N79W TO 27N85W TO 30N89W TO NW OF THE
DISCUSSION AREA. ALSO...SURFACE TROUGHS EXTEND FROM S LOUISIANA
NEAR 29N91W TO 32N91W TO N OF THE DISCUSSION AREA...AND FROM S
TEXAS NEAR 26N97W TO 30N94W TO 31N93W. LOW LEVEL CONVERGENCE
NEAR THE SURFACE TROUGHS...AS WELL AS INSTABILITY ASSOCIATED
WITH THE UPPER LEVEL TROUGH...ARE SUPPORTING SCATTERED SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE GULF N OF 23N E OF 89W...N OF 27N W
OF 89W...AS WELL AS ADJACENT INLAND LOCATIONS ALONG THE GULF
COAST. ACROSS THE SW GULF...DEEP LAYER DRY AIR AND SUBSIDENCE
ASSOCIATED WITH WEST-NORTHWESTERLY FLOW ALOFT ARE SUPPORTING
GENERALLY FAIR WEATHER CONDITIONS. A WEAK SURFACE PRESSURE
GRADIENT IS MAINTAINING LIGHT WINDS ACROSS MUCH OF THE GULF.
HOWEVER...SOUTHERLY RETURN FLOW IS FORECAST TO INCREASE OVER THE
FAR WESTERN GULF BEGINNING LATE MONDAY.

CARIBBEAN SEA...
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE OCCURRING ACROSS THE
CARIBBEAN N OF 15N BETWEEN 73W-81W. THIS ACTIVITY IS BEING
SUPPORTED BY UPPER LEVEL DIFFLUENCE IN MOIST WEST-NORTHWESTERLY
FLOW ALOFT BETWEEN AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH OVER THE GULF OF
MEXICO...AND AN UPPER LEVEL RIDGE ACROSS THE W CARIBBEAN.
ADDITIONALLY...ATMOSPHERIC INSTABILITY OVER HIGHER TERRAIN IS
RESULTING IN SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFFECTING
CUBA...HISPANIOLA...PUERTO RICO...PANAMA...COSTA RICA...AND
NEARBY COASTAL WATERS. UPPER LEVEL MOISTURE AND HIGH LEVEL
CLOUDS ARE STREAMING GENERALLY EASTWARD ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN.
MEANWHILE...THE PRESSURE GRADIENT S OF SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE
NEAR BERMUDA IS MAINTAINING E TO SE WINDS UP TO 20 KT ACROSS
PORTIONS OF THE E CARIBBEAN.

ATLANTIC OCEAN...
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE OCCURRING FROM 24N-30N W
OF 74W INCLUDING THE NW BAHAMAS AND ADJACENT INLAND LOCATIONS OF
FLORIDA...AS WELL AS S OF 24N BETWEEN 68W-80W INCLUDING PORTIONS
OF CUBA...HISPANIOLA...PUERTO RICO...AND THE SE BAHAMAS. THIS
ACTIVITY IS BEING SUPPORTED BY UPPER LEVEL DIFFLUENCE IN MOIST
SOUTHWESTERLY FLOW ALOFT BETWEEN AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH OVER THE
GULF OF MEXICO AND AN UPPER LEVEL RIDGE ACROSS THE SW NORTH
ATLC. FARTHER TO THE E...AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH IS PRESENT WITH
AN AXIS EXTENDING FROM AN UPPER LEVEL LOW NEAR 33N44W TO 29N50W
TO 25N55W. THIS UPPER LEVEL LOW AND TROUGH ARE ASSOCIATED WITH A
SURFACE TROUGH EXTENDING FROM A 1018 MB SURFACE LOW NEAR 32N48W
TO 32N44W TO 24N51W TO 21N67W. ATMOSPHERIC INSTABILITY NEAR THE
UPPER LEVEL LOW AND TROUGH...UPPER LEVEL DIFFLUENCE IN MOIST
SOUTHWESTERLY FLOW ALOFT E OF THE UPPER LEVEL LOW AND
TROUGH...AND LOW LEVEL CONVERGENCE NEAR THE SURFACE LOW AND
TROUGH ARE SUPPORTING SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS N OF 25N BETWEEN 39W-48W AND FROM 19N-25N BETWEEN
45W-68W. DURING THE NEXT DAY...THE 1018 MB SURFACE LOW IS
FORECAST TO REMAIN STATIONARY. ACROSS THE E ATLC...A SURFACE
RIDGE IS PRESENT WHERE MAINLY ZONAL FLOW ALOFT IS OCCURRING AND
FAIR WEATHER CONDITIONS PERSIST. ACROSS THE TROPICAL
ATLC...UPPER LEVEL RIDGES ARE PRESENT FROM 1N-7N E OF 13W AND S
OF 5N BETWEEN 23W-48W. UPPER LEVEL DIVERGENCE ASSOCIATED WITH
THE UPPER LEVEL RIDGES IS ENHANCING THE CONVECTION ASSOCIATED
WITH THE ITCZ AND THE TROPICAL WAVE ALONG 53W/54W S OF 17N.

$$
COHEN


Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 25, 2009, 12:31:11 AM
The first tropical storm of the Atlantic doesn't come until July 10 based on climatology, so just be patient.  We'll get one sooner or later. :yes:  NHC made a really nice climatology section, which I've linked here:  http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pastprofile.shtml? (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pastprofile.shtml?)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on May 28, 2009, 11:14:03 AM
BREAKING NEWS!!!!!

TD ONE has been formed and it may become Ana in 12 hours!!!!!!!!!

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCDAT1+shtml/281450.shtml? (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCDAT1+shtml/281450.shtml?)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 28, 2009, 11:15:21 AM
Tropical Depression #1 has formed. Here's the advisory:

Quote
000
WTNT31 KNHC 281449
TCPAT1
BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION ONE ADVISORY NUMBER   1
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL012009
1100 AM EDT THU MAY 28 2009

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OFF THE MID-ATLANTIC COAST...

SATELLITE IMAGERY INDICATES THAT THE AREA OF LOW PRESSURE THAT
PASSED TO THE EAST OF CAPE HATTERAS YESTERDAY HAS BECOME A TROPICAL
DEPRESSION...THE FIRST OF THE ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON.

AT 1100 AM EDT...1500 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION ONE
WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 37.3 NORTH...LONGITUDE 71.0 WEST OR ABOUT
310 MILES...500 KM...SOUTH OF PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND AND ABOUT 635
MILES...1020 KM...SOUTHWEST OF HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA.

THE DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTHEAST NEAR 17 MPH...AND THIS
GENERAL MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE OVER THE NEXT 24-48 HOURS.
THE DEPRESSION IS NOT EXPECTED TO THREATEN ANY LAND AREAS.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 35 MPH...55 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  THE DEPRESSION IS FORECAST TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM OVER
THE NEXT DAY OR SO...BUT THEN IS EXPECTED TO WEAKEN OR DISSIPATE
OVER COLDER WATERS BY SATURDAY. 

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1007 MB...29.74 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT INFORMATION...
LOCATION...37.3N 71.0W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NORTHEAST OR 50 DEGREES AT 17 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
500 PM EDT.

$$
FORECASTER FRANKLIN/BEVEN

Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 28, 2009, 11:16:02 AM
Yup you beat me to it....

Here's the map

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/144712.shtml?3day?large#contents (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/144712.shtml?3day?large#contents)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: yourweathertoday on May 28, 2009, 04:12:26 PM
looks like new custom titlebars for the tropical maps...and lots of thunderstorms flaring up over the Gulf
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 28, 2009, 04:41:49 PM
Here's the 5 PM NHC advisory on Tropical Depression #1:

Quote
000
WTNT31 KNHC 282031
TCPAT1
BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION ONE ADVISORY NUMBER   2
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL012009
500 PM AST THU MAY 28 2009

...DEPRESSION MOVING NORTHEASTWARD OVER THE OPEN ATLANTIC...

AT 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION ONE WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 37.7 NORTH...LONGITUDE 69.4 WEST OR ABOUT
305 MILES...485 KM...SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND AND
ABOUT 565 MILES...905 KM...SOUTHWEST OF HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA.

THE DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTHEAST NEAR 16 MPH...
26 KM/HR...AND A GENERAL MOTION TOWARD THE EAST-NORTHEAST IS
EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 24 TO 48 HOURS.  THE DEPRESSION IS NOT
EXPECTED TO THREATEN ANY LAND AREAS.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 35 MPH...55 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  THE DEPRESSION COULD BECOME A TROPICAL STORM TONIGHT OR
FRIDAY...BUT THEN IS EXPECTED TO WEAKEN OR DISSIPATE OVER COLDER
WATERS BY SATURDAY. 

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1006 MB...29.71 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...37.7N 69.4W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NORTHEAST OR 55 DEGREES AT 16 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
1100 PM AST.

$$
FORECASTER BEVEN
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 28, 2009, 04:42:59 PM
See! I told you that a tropical system would develop before June! ^_^
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 28, 2009, 04:45:21 PM
See! I told you that a tropical system would develop before June! ^_^

And they have been since May 2007............
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 28, 2009, 04:54:13 PM
See! I told you that a tropical system would develop before June! ^_^

And they have been since May 2007............
That came out of nowhere.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on May 29, 2009, 04:09:17 AM
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT1+shtml/290246.shtml (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT1+shtml/290246.shtml)

11:00 PM AST advisory
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on May 29, 2009, 04:57:17 AM
Breaking News now, As of the 5:00 AM AST advisory, TD ONE will not form into Ana. This storm is moving into colder waters and will become extratropical within the next 24 hours.

Quote
000
WTNT31 KNHC 290831
TCPAT1
BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION ONE ADVISORY NUMBER   4
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL012009
500 AM AST FRI MAY 29 2009

...DEPRESSION HEADING FOR COLDER WATERS...

AT 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION ONE WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 38.9 NORTH...LONGITUDE 66.3 WEST OR ABOUT 260
MILES...420 KM...SOUTHEAST OF NANTUCKET MASSACHUSETTS AND ABOUT 420
MILES...670 KM...SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA.

THE DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARD THE EAST-NORTHEAST NEAR 15 MPH...24
KM/HR...AND AN INCREASE IN FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED DURING THE
NEXT 24 TO 36 HOURS.  THE DEPRESSION IS NOT EXPECTED TO THREATEN
ANY LAND AREAS.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 35 MPH...55 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT 24
HOURS.  THE DEPRESSION IS EXPECTED TO BECOME EXTRATROPICAL IN THE
NEXT 24 HOURS AS IT MOVES OVER COLDER WATERS AND IS EXPECTED TO
WEAKEN OR DISSIPATE BY SATURDAY.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1006 MB...29.71 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...38.9N 66.3W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...EAST-NORTHEAST OR 70 DEGREES AT 15 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
1100 AM AST.

$$
FORECASTER BRENNAN/BROWN
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 29, 2009, 08:07:40 PM
Say good-bye to Tropical Depression #1 as NHC has issued the last advisory on it as of 5 PM.  I was really wondering the whole time whether it was worth even giving the classification to a small storm that had little potential to do anything. :thinking:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 29, 2009, 08:15:36 PM
Say good-bye to Tropical Depression #1 as NHC has issued the last advisory on it as of 5 PM.  I was really wondering the whole time whether it was worth even giving the classification to a small storm that had little potential to do anything. :thinking:

I knew it wasn't going to make it to Tropical Storm status, I'm surprised it was even a TD.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: ruhgster on June 05, 2009, 01:32:36 PM
Say good-bye to Tropical Depression #1 as NHC has issued the last advisory on it as of 5 PM.  I was really wondering the whole time whether it was worth even giving the classification to a small storm that had little potential to do anything. :thinking:

Similar discussion was going on here too.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Mike M on June 18, 2009, 12:51:54 PM
First Tropical Depression of the year forms in the EastPac:

Quote
BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION ONE-E ADVISORY NUMBER   1
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   EP012009
800 AM PDT THU JUN 18 2009

...FIRST TROPICAL DEPRESSION OF THE EAST PACIFIC SEASON FORMS...
...TROPICAL STORM WATCH ISSUED FOR THE PACIFIC COAST OF MAINLAND
MEXICO...

AT 8 AM PDT...1500 UTC...THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO HAS ISSUED A
TROPICAL STORM WATCH FOR THE PACIFIC COAST OF MAINLAND MEXICO FROM
TOPOLOBAMPO SOUTHWARD TO EL ROBLITO AND FOR LAS ISLAS MARIAS.  A
TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA...GENERALLY WITHIN 36 HOURS.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA...PLEASE MONITOR
PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

AT 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION ONE-E
WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 18.2 NORTH...LONGITUDE 108.5 WEST OR ABOUT
370 MILES...595 KM...SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF MAZATLAN MEXICO.

THE DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTH NEAR 9 MPH AND THIS
GENERAL MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE NEXT 24 TO 36
HOURS...WITH A GRADUAL TURN TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHEAST LATE FRIDAY.
ON THIS TRACK...THE SYSTEM WILL BE APPROACHING THE PACIFIC COAST OF
MEXICO BY FRIDAY NIGHT OR EARLY SATURDAY. 

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 30 MPH...45 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  SOME SLOW STRENGTHENING IS POSSIBLE OVER THE NEXT 24 TO 36
HOURS...AND THE DEPRESSION COULD BECOME A TROPICAL STORM BEFORE
REACHING THE COAST.

...SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT INFORMATION...
LOCATION...18.2N 108.5W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NORTH OR 350 DEGREES AT 9 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB

AN INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE
CENTER AT 1100 AM PDT FOLLOWED BY THE NEXT COMPLETE ADVISORY AT 200
PM PDT.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 19, 2009, 04:57:10 PM
TD #1E in the Eastern Pacific has become disorganized as it heads for Mexico, so it looks like both the Atlantic and the East Pacific will remain without a tropical storm for the season so far.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 21, 2009, 11:50:16 PM
Sorry for the double post, but the first tropical storm of the Eastern Pacific has formed.  Here's the advisory on Tropical Storm Andres:
Quote
000
WTPZ32 KNHC 220249
TCPEP2
BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM ANDRES ADVISORY NUMBER   2
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   EP022009
800 PM PDT SUN JUN 21 2009

...FIRST NAMED STORM OF THE EASTERN PACIFIC SEASON FORMS...
...TROPICAL STORM WATCH ISSUED FOR A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST COAST
OF MEXICO...

AT 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO HAS ISSUED A
TROPICAL STORM WATCH FROM ZIHUATANEJO NORTHWARD TO MANZANILLO. A
TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA...GENERALLY WITHIN 36 HOURS.

INTERESTS ELSEWHERE ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERN COAST OF MEXICO SHOULD
MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF ANDRES.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA...PLEASE MONITOR
PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

AT 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM ANDRES WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 14.8 NORTH...LONGITUDE 101.9 WEST OR ABOUT 200
MILES...325 KM...SOUTH OF ZIHUATANEJO MEXICO AND ABOUT 330 MILES...
530 KM...SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF MANZANILLO MEXICO.

ANDRES IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 5 MPH...7 KM/HR...
AND A SLOW WEST-NORTHWEST TO NORTHWEST MOTION IS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE DURING THE NEXT DAY OR TWO.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 40 MPH...65 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS. SOME STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT 24 TO 48
HOURS.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 35 MILES...55 KM
FROM THE CENTER.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 999 MB...29.50 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT INFORMATION...
LOCATION...14.8N 101.9W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST OR 275 DEGREES AT 6 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB

AN INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE
CENTER AT 1100 PM PDT FOLLOWED BY THE NEXT COMPLETE ADVISORY AT 200
AM PDT.

$$
FORECASTER KIMBERLAIN/BRENNAN
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on June 23, 2009, 05:11:31 PM
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPEP2+shtml/232054.shtml (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPEP2+shtml/232054.shtml)

Andres is now a hurricane. A Hurricane Warning is now in effect for the southwestern coast of Mexico.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 24, 2009, 02:56:58 PM
NHC issued the last advisory on Andres as it's dissipating now.  The storm did kill one fisherman in Mexico earlier.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 26, 2009, 07:08:42 PM
Something stirs in the Caribbean

http://www.weather.com/newscenter/topstories/todayinweather.html?from=hp_news1#tropicaldisturbance0626 (http://www.weather.com/newscenter/topstories/todayinweather.html?from=hp_news1#tropicaldisturbance0626)

Could it be our very own Ana? hmmm........ :thinking:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 26, 2009, 08:00:03 PM
Photo courtesy of Accuweather. I should also mention that the NHC has labeled this critter as "Invest 93". The 18z run of the GFS computer model has a "possible tropical storm heading in the opposite direction that Accuweather & TWC are suggesting (NNE) towards the Florida Panhandle, this will be a very interesting critter to watch the next 48 hours. :yes:

EDIT: A special feature section on the NHC's website suggests that this could very well become Tropical Storm Ana in the next 2 days.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo/gtwo_atl_sub.shtml?area1#contents (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo/gtwo_atl_sub.shtml?area1#contents)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 27, 2009, 09:29:54 AM
GFS 00z and 18z run storm tracks (in order) NOTE: These are the projected storm tracks if it manages to become a tropical storm.

Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 29, 2009, 11:04:30 AM
That small tropical wave labeled as "Invest 93" has fizzled out, and NHC no longer expects any development for a while now.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Mike M on June 30, 2009, 11:53:58 PM
Well, we've been lucky so far this year. So far we have had no Atlantic named storms through the start of July, the latest since 2004. :yes:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Zach on July 01, 2009, 12:17:22 AM
I just hope that a named storm doesn't head for Florida anywhere between July 18th through July 30th. Those are my vacation getaway days.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 01, 2009, 07:48:57 AM
Well, we've been lucky so far this year. So far we have had no Atlantic named storms through the start of July, the latest since 2004. :yes:

I don't think we'll see any action until August like it was in 2004. I wonder if it will really take off after August like it did then. We went from an A storm to a J storm in just a month's time! :blink:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: yourweathertoday on July 04, 2009, 01:25:49 PM
Something is bound to mow over Florida again this year, it's just gonna happen. The better question is....how big will it be?
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 04, 2009, 01:36:25 PM
I think the whole East Coast is at risk for a major hurricane sometime, when, I don't know.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: yourweathertoday on July 05, 2009, 12:32:09 AM
I think the whole East Coast is at risk for a major hurricane sometime, when, I don't know.
lol touche  :bleh:
But with Florida, you're bound to get at least ONE mowing it down a year. 08-Fay, 07-Barry, 06-Alberto, 05-Katrina comes to mind, 04-nailed by several....so it's bound to happen. The big problem is that hurricanes are notoriously difficult to predict, like volcanoes. Even with the best technology, and we have the best by the way....even with the best technology you've still got two big blind spots, timing, and scale. You can't tell when, and you cant tell...how big.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Stephen on July 05, 2009, 01:17:59 AM
05-Katrina comes to mind
Dennis was the big one. We did feel Katrina, but Dennis directly affected our area.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Zach on July 05, 2009, 01:38:59 AM
I was in Tampa for Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne back in 2004 which luckily was only a category 1 or 2 when it got to my place.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 05, 2009, 06:39:33 AM
05-Katrina comes to mind
Dennis was the big one. We did feel Katrina, but Dennis directly affected our area.

It's still amazing to this day how Katrina went from a cat 1 hurricane to a cat 5 in the GOM in a short period of time before weakening. Florida really got spared by that monster.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 05, 2009, 06:45:27 AM
I was in Tampa for Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne back in 2004 which luckily was only a category 1 or 2 when it got to my place.

I was affected by both of those Hurricanes, Frances brought a lot of heavy rain and flooding, it was only a depression when it came up into GA, but Jeanne was worse and was a stong tropical storm, it brought a lot of heavy winds and rain, I hated having to walk to school in that, but I just wasn't able to pull off being "sick" that time. :P Hurricane Ivan was the worse for me that year, it was so bad we even had lightning and thunder off and on the day it arrived! :wacko: Our basement flooded and our backyard looked like a swamp.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 06, 2009, 11:39:12 AM
Tropical Storm Blanca has formed this morning in the Eastern Pacific.  It poses no threat to land, so I won't bother putting the advisory here.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on July 10, 2009, 05:03:48 PM
Tropical Storm Carlos just formed...could become a hurricane later on...
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 10, 2009, 05:10:33 PM
Tropical Storm Carlos just formed...could become a hurricane later on...
Carlos also poses no threat to land unless it reaches Hawaii, which doesn't happen very often.  With big indications of an El Nino forming, tropical activity in the Atlantic will likely be normal to below normal overall.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on July 10, 2009, 05:13:16 PM
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPEP4+shtml/DDHHMM.shtml (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPEP4+shtml/DDHHMM.shtml)
TS Carlos' advisory.

I agree Patrick. Possibility that Ana may form very late in the season...maybe late July or early August.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on July 11, 2009, 04:56:49 PM
Carlos is now a cat 1 hurricane!!!!!!!

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPEP4+shtml/DDHHMM.shtml (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPEP4+shtml/DDHHMM.shtml)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Mike M on July 15, 2009, 01:55:43 AM
Tropical Depression Five forms in the EastPac - might strengthen to a storm soon:

Quote
BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIVE-E ADVISORY NUMBER   1
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   EP052009
800 PM PDT TUE JUL 14 2009

...SPRAWLING DEPRESSION FORMS IN THE EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC...

AT 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIVE-E
WAS ESTIMATED NEAR LATITUDE 13.8 NORTH...LONGITUDE 113.8 WEST OR
ABOUT 680 MILES...1090 KM...SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF
BAJA CALIFORNIA.

THE DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 10 MPH.
SOME ERRATIC MOTION IS POSSIBLE OVER THE NEXT DAY OR SO...WITH A
STEADIER MOTION TO THE WEST-NORTHWEST DEVELOPING AFTER THAT.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 35 MPH...55 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  THE DEPRESSION COULD BECOME A TROPICAL STORM DURING THE NEXT
24 HOURS.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1006 MB...29.71 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT INFORMATION...
LOCATION...13.8N 113.8W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST-NORTHWEST OR 300 DEGREES AT 10 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
200 AM PDT.

$$
FORECASTER FRANKLIN

Latest on Hurricane Carlos - winds 105 mph:

Quote
BULLETIN
HURRICANE CARLOS ADVISORY NUMBER  21
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   EP042009
800 PM PDT TUE JUL 14 2009

...COMPACT CARLOS A LITTLE STRONGER...

AT 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...THE EYE OF HURRICANE CARLOS WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 10.0 NORTH...LONGITUDE 128.6 WEST OR ABOUT
1525 MILES...2450 KM...WEST-SOUTHWEST OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA
CALIFORNIA.

CARLOS IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 6 MPH...9 KM/HR. A WEST TO
WEST-NORTHWEST MOTION WITH SOME INCREASE IN FORWARD SPEED IS
FORECAST DURING THE NEXT DAY OR TWO.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 105 MPH...165 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH IS EXPECTED TONIGHT...HOWEVER
GRADUAL WEAKENING IS FORECAST TO BEGIN IN A DAY OR SO.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 10 MILES...20 KM...FROM
THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 45
MILES...75 KM.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 972 MB...28.70 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT INFORMATION...
LOCATION...10.0N 128.6W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST OR 270 DEGREES AT 6 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...972 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
200 AM PDT.

$$
FORECASTER BROWN


NNNN
                 
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 15, 2009, 12:20:47 PM
TD #5 in the East Pacific has now become Tropical Storm Dolores.  Meanwhile, the Atlantic is dead quiet.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: yourweathertoday on July 15, 2009, 01:51:44 PM
I still can't believe my eyes when I look at the Eastern Pacific IR Satellite image Carl is showing during the Tropical Update. It shows both TS Dolores and Hurricane Carlos. Dolores looks like a hurricane, and Carlos looks like a tropical wave  :wacko:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on July 15, 2009, 01:56:30 PM
TD #5 in the East Pacific has now become Tropical Storm Dolores.  Meanwhile, the Atlantic is dead quiet.

I need to memorize the list of names for this year. I thought Diana would be the next named storm but I was wrong.
Anyways, no sign of Ana yet.  :cry3:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 04, 2009, 11:41:28 AM
Two tropical storms, Enrique and Felicia, formed in the Eastern Pacific over the last fifteen hours and are spinning unusually close to each other.  Both do not pose any immediate threat to land as they head westward.  Meanwhile, the Atlantic is still quiet, but a tropical wave that emerged off the African coast yesterday is being monitored for any possible development.  Stay tuned!
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 04, 2009, 12:22:17 PM
Two tropical storms, Enrique and Felicia, formed in the Eastern Pacific over the last fifteen hours and are spinning unusually close to each other.  Both do not pose any immediate threat to land as they head westward.  Meanwhile, the Atlantic is still quiet, but a tropical wave that emerged off the African coast yesterday is being monitored for any possible development.  Stay tuned!

I think things will starting ramping up as early as next week since were heading into the peak weeks of Hurricane Season.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: ruhgster on August 04, 2009, 03:25:56 PM
It looks like we can expect Felicia to gain hurricane status soon, possibly as soon as the update at 5 pm EDT.  I am interested to see how these two affect each other, and if Felicia will have any impacts on Hawaii early next week.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 04, 2009, 04:38:11 PM
It looks like we can expect Felicia to gain hurricane status soon, possibly as soon as the update at 5 pm EDT.  I am interested to see how these two affect each other, and if Felicia will have any impacts on Hawaii early next week.
Thanks for the update Ryan! :)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: ruhgster on August 04, 2009, 04:48:27 PM
Felicia is a hurricane now, and undergoing rapid intensification and forecast to become a major hurricane.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: ruhgster on August 04, 2009, 05:37:01 PM
Also the GFS is tracking the northern portions of Felicia over southern Hawaii next Monday/Tuesday.  But remember this is just one solution of a variety of models that are most likely not right, especially when talking that far out.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: ruhgster on August 05, 2009, 09:56:18 AM
Felicia is expected to become a major hurricane (> cat 3) today.  However, it appears if Felicia does hit Hawaii, it will be as a Tropical Storm, it looks like it will encounter some cooler waters before then.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 05, 2009, 11:00:27 AM
Hurricane Felicia just reached Category 3 strength as of the 11 AM EDT advisory with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph.  We'll have to see how close it gets to Hawaii over the next five days.  The Atlantic is still dead quiet now that the tropical wave I mentioned earlier has already fizzled out.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 05, 2009, 11:51:02 AM
Andrew started out as a major category near the end of August in 1992, so I wouldn't be surprised if something similar to that happened.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: ruhgster on August 06, 2009, 08:21:01 AM
Felicia is now a major cat 4 hurricane, with weakening expected today as it encounters cooler waters and shear.  It now looks like Hawaii may expect at worst a weak tropical storm, while one model actually indicates it could dissipate before reaching the islands.  Enrique is expected to weaken over the next couple days.  All is quiet in the Atlantic still.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 08, 2009, 09:26:32 PM
Is it possible to not have a single named-storm in the Atlantic during hurricane season? :dunno: Since we've had no named storms yet, this comes to mind, although I am no where near guaranteeing anything.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 08, 2009, 09:44:57 PM
Is it possible to not have a single named-storm in the Atlantic during hurricane season? :dunno: Since we've had no named storms yet, this comes to mind, although I am no where near guaranteeing anything.

I'm sure we'll have at least 1 storm, whether we'll have any hit the US, IDK. For those who don't know, this is the latest start to Hurricane Season since 1992 when Hurricane Andrew formed in late August.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 09, 2009, 12:37:38 AM
Andrew is a good example of this. Even though its been a slow season is no reason to let our guard down
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 09, 2009, 10:18:47 AM
Invest 99L looks very organized right now.

Quote
FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO...

1. A LOW PRESSURE AREA ASSOCIATED WITH A TROPICAL WAVE IS PRODUCING AN
AREA OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS BETWEEN THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS
AND THE COAST OF AFRICA.  THIS SYSTEM IS SHOWING SOME SIGNS OF
ORGANIZATION AND COULD BECOME A TROPICAL DEPRESSION DURING THE NEXT
COUPLE OF DAYS AS IT MOVES WESTWARD AT 10 TO 15 MPH.  THERE IS A
MEDIUM CHANCE...30 TO 50 PERCENT...OF THIS SYSTEM BECOMING A
TROPICAL CYCLONE DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS.  REGARDLESS OF
DEVELOPMENT...SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WITH LOCALLY GUSTY WINDS
COULD AFFECT PORTIONS OF THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS OVER THE NEXT
COUPLE OF DAYS.

ELSEWHERE...TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE
NEXT 48 HOURS.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Zach on August 09, 2009, 11:26:46 AM
I'm glad to see that this is a very calm season, but coming up this Thursday will be the Five-year anniversery that I had to evacuate from Charley; then it decided to make landfall elsewhere.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Stephen on August 09, 2009, 11:37:38 AM
I'm glad to see that this is a very calm season, but coming up this Thursday will be the One-year anniversery that I had to evacuate from Charley; then it decided to make landfall elsewhere.
One year anniversary?  :wacko: You mean five year, right? Charley was in 2004. ;)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Zach on August 09, 2009, 11:54:36 AM
Oops. :blushing:

I guess I should try not posting one minute after waking up. :bang: :doh:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 09, 2009, 12:01:34 PM
Is it possible to not have a single named-storm in the Atlantic during hurricane season? :dunno: Since we've had no named storms yet, this comes to mind, although I am no where near guaranteeing anything.
There has always been at least one tropical storm reported in the Atlantic based on all records kept since 1851.

A tropical storm watch has been issued for most of Hawaii due to Felicia, which has weakened to a tropical storm with winds of 70 mph but is only 770 miles east of Honolulu.  I'll certainly keep my eyes on that situation and the developing tropical wave that has emerged in the Atlantic.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 09, 2009, 12:03:53 PM
So a hurricane/tropical storm can form a single tropical "wave"? :huh: I'm a little lost as to how a wave can cause such a big system.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 09, 2009, 12:14:44 PM
So a hurricane/tropical storm can form a single tropical "wave"? :huh: I'm a little lost as to how a wave can cause such a big system.
A tropical wave is simply a cluster of thunderstorms around one broad area of low pressure.  If conditions are just right with warm water and low wind shear, that area of low pressure can strengthen to allow more thunderstorms to fire.  If the whole system is able to develop a closed circulation and have high enough winds, the tropical wave will be organized enough to become a tropical depression.  There's more complexity behind what I said naturally, but that's the basic idea.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 09, 2009, 12:49:40 PM
I really think 99L will be our first named system of the Atlantic. Conditions look very favorable.
(http://icons-pe.wunderground.com/data/images/at200999_model.gif)


Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 09, 2009, 01:13:38 PM
This invest does have potential to at least become a tropical depression, looking at it on satellite it looks like one already, but there is still a lot of wind shear out there. If it does turn into Ana and manages to threaten the US, it will definately be one to keep closely watching.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 09, 2009, 01:16:50 PM
uhoh Ana will be in for some excitement :P
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on August 09, 2009, 01:51:27 PM
So a hurricane/tropical storm can form a single tropical "wave"? :huh: I'm a little lost as to how a wave can cause such a big system.

I believe this has happened once before (correct me if I am wrong). in 2003 there was a wave in the Gulf of Mexico, with waters so warm, it gathered strength to form into Tropical Storm Erika. It had skipped depression status...which surprised me alot.

uhoh Ana will be in for some excitement :P

Of course! :happy:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 09, 2009, 05:47:59 PM
The GFS has 3 different tracks as to where potential Ana could go anywhere from a Texas/Mexico strike to a SE coast hugger. The 18z run doesn't show anything.

00z run - Texas/Mexico Strike
06z run - SE Coast or OTS (Out To Sea path)
12z run - South/Central Florida/GOM Strike
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 09, 2009, 10:23:18 PM
Most of the models want to get this up to a depression at least
(http://icons-pe.wunderground.com/data/images/at200999_model_intensity.gif)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 10, 2009, 07:13:49 PM
I just wanted everyone to know that the tropical disturbance west of the Cape Verdes still has a medium chance (30 -50%) of developing into at least Tropical Depression status over the next couple of days as conditions remain favorable for development. Also there is another tropical disturbance near the Windward Islands that has a low chance (30% <) of developing over the next couple of days according to the NHC.

Link here --> http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/)

The 00z, 06z, 12z of the GFS are in agreement of a East Coast Hurricane Strike around August 24th, the 18z run shows a hurricane but recurves it out to sea as it comes close to the EC.

00z run - NY/Delmarva stirke
06z run - Carolinas Strike (East Coast of Florida and SE Georgia would be affected by the western rainbands from this tropical storm)
12z run - NY/Delmarva strike (agreeing with the 00z run)
18z run - Out to Sea solution

These are major changes from yesterday when all 4 runs of the GFS were all over the place with where a strike could occur, just to remind you the 18z run showed no storm at all yesterday! The GFS usually still likes to play fantasy games this far out once we get within 5 days or less or this date, we should know more clearly if there is a tropical threat out there. IMO, I would keep guard of the tropics from August 16th -31st. I suspect activity will really begin to ramp up. :yes:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 10, 2009, 07:21:17 PM
Im loosing hope with this system. My new hope is that it moves away from the next disturbance which is further south than the first system. This also looks promising
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 10, 2009, 07:34:09 PM
Im loosing hope with this system. My new hope is that it moves away from the next disturbance which is further south than the first system. This also looks promising

That may be the system being picked up by the GFS in today's runs.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 10, 2009, 07:48:45 PM
Im loosing hope with this system. My new hope is that it moves away from the next disturbance which is further south than the first system. This also looks promising

That may be the system being picked up by the GFS in today's runs.
I was thinking that too!
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 10, 2009, 09:50:49 PM
What I find so funny is that the models are showing a track almost like Hurricane Belle which occurred 33 years ago today. Not that I believe these models for a second but still kinda funny
(http://hurricanes-blizzards-noreasters.com/belle_track.gif)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 11, 2009, 07:17:10 AM
Tropical Depression 2 has formed
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at2.shtml?5-daynl#contents (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at2.shtml?5-daynl#contents)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 11, 2009, 08:31:37 AM
DATE/TIME     LAT      LON      CLASSIFICATION       STORM
  11/1145 UTC   14.5N     29.2W       T2.0/2.0         02L 
  11/0545 UTC   14.4N     27.7W       T2.0/2.0         99L 
  10/2345 UTC   14.1N     26.7W       T1.0/1.5         99L 
  10/1745 UTC   14.4N     25.8W       T1.0/1.5         99L 
  10/1145 UTC   14.3N     24.5W       T1.5/1.5         99L 

  10/0545 UTC   14.2N     23.9W       T1.5/1.5         99L 
  09/2345 UTC   14.2N     22.9W       T1.5/1.5         99L 
  09/1745 UTC   14.2N     22.4W       T1.5/1.5         99L 
  09/1330 UTC   14.2N     21.8W       T1.5/1.5         99L 

DVORAK Techinque showed this system remaining stationary/NOT weakening until 1145 UTC when it increased to 2.0! The DVORAK Estimate put's it at 2.0 which is enough to put this into a tropical depression!

BTW...02 L is just tropical depression 2 which is low. (02 L)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 11, 2009, 09:51:34 AM
4 hours away until the DVORAK readings come out!
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Mike M on August 11, 2009, 11:11:39 AM
Tropical Depression Two 11AM advisory:

Quote
BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWO ADVISORY NUMBER   2
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL022009
1100 AM AST TUE AUG 11 2009

...DEPRESSION MOVING WESTWARD...NO CHANGE IN INTENSITY...

AT 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWO
WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 14.6 NORTH...LONGITUDE 29.6 WEST OR ABOUT
350 MILES...560 KM...WEST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CAPE VERDE ISLANDS.

THE DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 13 MPH...20 KM/HR...
AND THIS GENERAL MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE OVER THE NEXT
COUPLE OF DAYS.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 30 MPH...45 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  SOME SLOW STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT 24
HOURS...AND THE DEPRESSION COULD BECOME A TROPICAL STORM IN A DAY
OR TWO.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1006 MB...29.71 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...14.6N 29.6W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST OR 275 DEGREES AT 13 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
500 PM AST.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 11, 2009, 04:18:57 PM
Double Whammy?

I'm think the first storm is Ana and the one that follows behind is Bill coming near the DR/Haiti.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 11, 2009, 05:41:53 PM
   DATE/TIME     LAT      LON      CLASSIFICATION       STORM
  11/1745 UTC   14.4N     30.1W       T1.5/2.0         02L 
  11/1145 UTC   14.5N     29.2W       T2.0/2.0         02L 

Analysis: No change in the wind speed...since the DVORAK # is still the same. 2345 (11:45 PM for the next DVORAK comes out)

Current Time: 9:41 PM UTC! 2 more hours!
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 11, 2009, 05:43:28 PM
Double Whammy?

I'm think the first storm is Ana and the one that follows behind is Bill coming near the DR/Haiti.

GFS tends to overexaggerate! As Patrick says to me, those models are designed for mid-latutide weather. Also the GFS model beyond 7 days suck. Dont rely on that!
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 11, 2009, 07:11:32 PM
Double Whammy?

I'm think the first storm is Ana and the one that follows behind is Bill coming near the DR/Haiti.

GFS tends to overexaggerate! As Patrick says to me, those models are designed for mid-latutide weather. Also the GFS model beyond 7 days suck. Dont rely on that!

That's true, but it's not overexaggerating that much, other models are showing similar solutions of a hurricane hitting somewhere along the EC sometime around the 23rd -26th of this month and they have been consistent in showing that the past few days, it's the tropical disturbance leaving the African coast as we speak that's being picked on models as being a significant hurricane once it gets near the Caribbean. I don't even believe TD 2 will become Ana, I think the wave leaving Africa now has a better chance of being named Ana.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 11, 2009, 07:14:09 PM
Double Whammy?

I'm think the first storm is Ana and the one that follows behind is Bill coming near the DR/Haiti.

GFS tends to overexaggerate! As Patrick says to me, those models are designed for mid-latutide weather. Also the GFS model beyond 7 days suck. Dont rely on that!

That's true, but it's not overexaggerating that much, other models are showing similar solutions of a hurricane hitting somewhere along the EC sometime around the 23rd -26th of this month and they have been consistent in showing that the past few days, it's the tropical disturbance leaving the African coast as we speak that's being picked on models as being a significant hurricane once it gets near the Caribbean. I don't even believe TD 2 will become Ana, I think the wave leaving Africa now has a better chance of being named Ana.

Yes but I would say wait for another day or so before you believe it. It's still to early. This system can go into shear.  You dont really know.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 11, 2009, 07:25:22 PM
Let's hope our first hurricane of the 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season is not a deadly Cat 5.

Even though SA may be cool to see again, I don't think we want a bad hurricane. :no:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 11, 2009, 09:10:51 PM
 11/2345 UTC   14.0N     30.8W       T1.5/2.0         02L 

No Change in the wind....Next Update 5:45 AM...

Current UTC Time: 1:10 AM. 
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 11, 2009, 11:06:26 PM
Tropical Depression Felicia in the Eastern Pacific is dissipating as it treks over Hawaii, so impacts on that state should not be bad.  Meanwhile, Tropical Depression #2 in the Atlantic is slowly getting better organized and could become a tropical storm tomorrow as said here in the 11 PM EDT advisory:

Quote
000
WTNT32 KNHC 120252
TCPAT2
BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWO ADVISORY NUMBER   4
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL022009
1100 PM AST TUE AUG 11 2009

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION GRADUALLY BECOMING BETTER ORGANIZED...

AT 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWO
WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 14.8 NORTH...LONGITUDE 31.5 WEST OR ABOUT
475 MILES...765 KM...WEST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CAPE VERDE ISLANDS.

THE DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 13 MPH...20 KM/HR...
AND THIS GENERAL TRACK IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE OVER THE NEXT COUPLE
OF DAYS.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 35 MPH...55 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  SOME STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST TO OCCUR DURING THE NEXT 24
HOURS...AND THE DEPRESSION IS EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM
ON WEDNESDAY.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1006 MB...29.71 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...14.8N 31.5W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST OR 275 DEGREES AT 13 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
500 AM AST.

$$
FORECASTER KIMBERLAIN/BROWN/COHEN
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2009, 11:32:30 PM
I think it's about time we've seen some action. :yes:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 12, 2009, 09:35:04 AM
According to the DVORAK readings, tropical storm ANA has formed....Advisory will come out in 2 hours...let's see how they will declare this

12/1145 UTC   14.3N     33.5W       T2.5/2.5         02L 
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 12, 2009, 11:47:26 AM
According to the DVORAK readings, tropical storm ANA has formed....Advisory will come out in 2 hours...let's see how they will declare this

12/1145 UTC   14.3N     33.5W       T2.5/2.5         02L 

Rod, this is why you can't go by those readings alone:  The 11 AM EDT advisory still keeps Tropical Depression #2 at 35 mph as it tries to get organized against shear.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 12, 2009, 01:47:00 PM
According to the DVORAK readings, tropical storm ANA has formed....Advisory will come out in 2 hours...let's see how they will declare this

12/1145 UTC   14.3N     33.5W       T2.5/2.5         02L 

Rod, this is why you can't go by those readings alone:  The 11 AM EDT advisory still keeps Tropical Depression #2 at 35 mph as it tries to get organized against shear.

Yes...the also analyze the QUIKSCAT....see they mentioned it in the discussion....

TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWO SHOWS A CLASSICAL SHEAR PATTERN IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY THIS MORNING...WITH UPPER-LEVEL EASTERLY WINDS DISPLACING
THE CONVECTION TO THE WEST OF THE EXPOSED LOW-LEVEL CENTER.
SATELLITE INTENSITY ESTIMATES HAVE INCREASED TO 35 KT FROM TAFB AND
SAB. HOWEVER...A QUIKSCAT OVERPASS AT 0812Z DID NOT SHOW
TROPICAL-STORM-FORCE WIND VECTORS THAT LOOKED RELIABLE.
THUS...THE
INITIAL INTENSITY REMAINS 30 KT FOR THIS ADVISORY. AT THIS TIME...
MOST OF THE LOW-LEVEL INFLOW INTO THE DEPRESSION SEEMS TO BE COMING
FROM THE NORTH...REPRESENTING POSSIBLY MORE STABLE AIR PASSING OVER
COOLER WATERS. THE FLOW ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE DEPRESSION IS
FEEDING INTO A LARGE DISTURBANCE BETWEEN THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS AND
AFRICA.

35 knots = 40 mph
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 12, 2009, 02:02:33 PM
Think they are just playing it safe. I expect Ana by the end of the day. Still having fun watching NCEP though. http://ggweather.com/loops/gfs_12z_ten_all.htm (http://ggweather.com/loops/gfs_12z_ten_all.htm)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 12, 2009, 03:23:29 PM
Ana is def. likely by the next update...it has even been declared on the NHC products....

AL, 02, 2009081218, , BEST, 0, 143N, 344W, 35, 1005, TS,
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 12, 2009, 04:15:20 PM
Here's the probabilities

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT02/refresh/AL0209T_sm2+gif/143214P_sm.gif (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT02/refresh/AL0209T_sm2+gif/143214P_sm.gif)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 12, 2009, 07:16:04 PM
Wow what a diff. a few hours makes. Eariler this afternoon, the convection was all fired up around the center of the storm. Now, it has completly dissapered. This maybe because the low level inflow is to the north which is in a region of drier and stable air.  The south side of tropical depression 2 is moisture feeding into the wave from the Cape Verdes. As a result, the intensity remains the same...30 knots..(35 mph). T.D. 2 can still be able to regain those thunderstorms in it's center as it's in a favorable enviornment. Unless, the sheer weakens and the low level inflow is in a moist region, I do NOT see this system further developing.

BTW...The Wave in the Cape Verdes has better chance of being Ana!
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 13, 2009, 03:35:23 AM
i got the map if you want to see the peak  :D
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Mike M on August 13, 2009, 11:39:38 AM
TD 2 is weakening. As of the 11AM advisory, winds are back down to 30 mph, and the pressure rose to 1008 MB.

Meanwhile, here is the 8AM ET outlook for the second tropical wave:

Quote
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS CONTINUE IN ASSOCIATION WITH A BROAD AREA
OF LOW PRESSURE AND A STRONG TROPICAL WAVE CENTERED ABOUT 250 MILES
SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS IN THE FAR EASTERN
ATLANTIC OCEAN.  CONDITIONS APPEAR TO BE FAVORABLE FOR FURTHER
DEVELOPMENT DURING THE NEXT FEW DAYS...AND THERE IS A MEDIUM
CHANCE...30 TO 50 PERCENT...OF THIS SYSTEM BECOMING A TROPICAL
CYCLONE DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS WHILE THE LOW MOVES TO THE WEST AT
10 TO 15 MPH.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on August 13, 2009, 01:49:11 PM
They just increased the chances from medium to high on this Cape Verde low, as of the 2 PM EDT advisory...

Quote
1. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE BROAD LOW PRESSURE
AREA AND TROPICAL WAVE CENTERED ABOUT 250 MILES SOUTH OF THE CAPE
VERDE ISLANDS ARE SLOWLY BECOMING BETTER ORGANIZED.  A TROPICAL
DEPRESSION COULD FORM FROM THIS SYSTEM DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF
DAYS AS IT MOVES WESTWARD AT 10 TO 15 MPH.  THERE IS A HIGH
CHANCE...GREATER THAN 50 PERCENT...OF THIS SYSTEM BECOMING A
TROPICAL CYCLONE DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 13, 2009, 02:34:36 PM
Interesting...I thought TD 2 was going to develop into something (maybe even a hurricane), but I guess it ran into conditions that greatly weakened it (although it never really was much :P).

Any ideas on when the second "disturbance" will become a TD? :dunno:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 13, 2009, 04:05:18 PM
Interesting...I thought TD 2 was going to develop into something (maybe even a hurricane), but I guess it ran into conditions that greatly weakened it (although it never really was much :P).

Any ideas on when the second "disturbance" will become a TD? :dunno:


It probably will be a TD by the weekend if not a named storm Andy, the NHC has it at high risk for development (50% >). btw why is the disturbance in the carribean being ignored? it's looks much more healthy today. :yes:

African Disturbance Info
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo/gtwo_atl_sub.shtml?area1#contents (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo/gtwo_atl_sub.shtml?area1#contents)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on August 13, 2009, 04:43:42 PM
I see that the one in the Caribbean has a lower chance of development. (< 30%)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on August 13, 2009, 04:55:09 PM
TD 2 is no more! BUT, it has a potential to redevelop soon.

Quote
000
WTNT32 KNHC 132041
TCPAT2
BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWO ADVISORY NUMBER  11
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL022009
500 PM AST THU AUG 13 2009

...DEPRESSION HAS DECAYED INTO A REMNANT LOW PRESSURE AREA...

AT 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...THE CENTER OF THE REMNANTS OF TROPICAL
DEPRESSION TWO WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 14.2 NORTH...LONGITUDE
38.3 WEST OR ABOUT 930 MILES...1500 KM...WEST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST
CAPE VERDE ISLANDS.

THE LOW IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 8 MPH...13 KM/HR.  THE
REMNANTS OF THE DEPRESSION ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE A GENERAL
WESTWARD MOTION FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 30 MPH...45 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  THE REMNANTS ARE EXPECTED TO CHANGE LITTLE IN STRENGTH OVER
THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1008 MB...29.77 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...14.2N 38.3W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST OR 275 DEGREES AT 8 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB

THIS IS THE LAST PUBLIC ADVISORY ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE
CENTER ON THIS SYSTEM.  THE SYSTEM WILL BE CLOSELY MONITORED FOR
SIGNS OF REGENERATION.  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS SYSTEM CAN BE
FOUND IN HIGH SEAS FORECASTS ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER
SERVICE...UNDER AWIPS HEADER NFDHSFAT1 AND WMO HEADER FZNT01 KWBC.

$$
FORECASTER BEVEN
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 13, 2009, 06:09:14 PM
Ana, I highly doubt that tropical depression will redevelop unless environmental conditions miraculously improve.  It's time to focus on the new tropical wave that everyone has been mentioning over the past two days.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 13, 2009, 06:29:46 PM
Im loosing hope with this system. My new hope is that it moves away from the next disturbance which is further south than the first system. This also looks promising

I still think this. All models show Invest 90 strengthening very nicely http://icons-pe.wunderground.com/data/images/at200990_model_intensity.gif (http://icons-pe.wunderground.com/data/images/at200990_model_intensity.gif)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 14, 2009, 04:47:00 PM
Tropical Disturbance #4 (Homebrewed SE Coast Tropical Storm?)

It's like Duck,Duck,Goose in the Atlantic! Which one will be the duck (Ana) and which ones will be the goose for the time being?

Quote
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE NORTHEASTERN GULF OF MEXICO ARE
ASSOCIATED WITH A WEAK TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE.  SURFACE PRESSURES
ARE HIGH IN THIS AREA AND THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF ORGANIZATION.
THERE IS A LOW CHANCE...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT...OF THIS SYSTEM
BECOMING A TROPICAL CYCLONE DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS.
Pic attached below.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 14, 2009, 08:18:06 PM
The remnants of Tropical Depression #2 are trying to regenerate as conditions have improved quite a bit for it.  Now, NHC has denoted it as a high potential (>50%) for redeveloping into a tropical depression.  A lot could happen this weekend in the Atlantic if conditions permit.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: beanboy89 on August 15, 2009, 12:47:27 AM
Tropical Depression Two has reformed...

Here's the 12:30 AM EDT advisory from the NHC:

Quote
000
WTNT32 KNHC 150425
TCPAT2
BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWO SPECIAL ADVISORY NUMBER  12
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL022009
1230 AM AST SAT AUG 15 2009

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWO REGENERATES OVER THE TROPICAL ATLANTIC
OCEAN...

INTERESTS IN THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS SHOULD MONITOR THE
PROGRESS OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWO.

AT 1230 AM AST...0430 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWO
WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 14.6 NORTH...LONGITUDE 45.8 WEST OR ABOUT
1075 MILES...1735 KM...EAST OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS.

THE DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 15 MPH...24 KM/HR...
AND THIS GENERAL MOTION WITH A GRADUAL TURN TOWARD THE
WEST-NORTHWEST IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. 

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 35 MPH...55 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  SOME STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS AND
THE DEPRESSION COULD BECOME A TROPICAL STORM THIS WEEKEND. 

THE ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE BASED ON NOAA BUOY 41041 IS
1005 MB...29.68 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 1230 AM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...14.6N 45.8W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST OR 270 DEGREES AT 15 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
500 AM AST.

$$
FORECASTER BLAKE/BRENNAN

The center of the NHC forecast cone has the storm grazing Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, and moving into The Bahamas by Wednesday evening.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 15, 2009, 04:41:11 AM
Finally Tropical Storm Ana has formed!

000
WTNT32 KNHC 150836
TCPAT2
BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM ANA ADVISORY NUMBER  13
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL022009
500 AM AST SAT AUG 15 2009

...ANA FORMS IN THE TROPICAL ATLANTIC OCEAN...

INTERESTS IN THE LEEWARD ISLANDS SHOULD MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF
TROPICAL STORM ANA. A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MAY BE REQUIRED FOR
PORTIONS OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS LATER TODAY.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA IN THE UNITED
STATES...INCLUDING POSSIBLE INLAND WATCHES AND WARNINGS...PLEASE
MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
FORECAST OFFICE. FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA
OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED
BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

AT 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM ANA WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 14.6 NORTH...LONGITUDE 46.8 WEST OR ABOUT 1010
MILES...1630 KM...EAST OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS.

ANA IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 16 MPH...26 KM/HR...AND THIS
GENERAL MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS
WITH AN INCREASE IN FORWARD SPEED. ON THIS FORECAST TRACK ANA COULD
BE APPROACHING THE LEEWARD ISLANDS ON MONDAY. 

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 40 MPH...65 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  SLOW STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST FOR NEXT 48 HOURS. 

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 70 MILES...110 KM
FROM THE CENTER.

THE ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE BASED ON DATA FROM NOAA BUOY
41041 IS 1005 MB...29.68 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...14.6N 46.8W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST OR 270 DEGREES AT 16 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
1100 AM AST.

$$
FORECASTER BLAKE



Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 15, 2009, 04:55:09 AM
It was quite a turnaround for Tropical Depression #2, but we finally have a named storm in the Atlantic!  Although it's early, Tropical Storm Ana has a rather ominous forecast track and will need to be monitored closely.  Here is NHC's forecast cone:

(http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT02/refresh/AL0209W5_NL_sm2+gif/083612W5_NL_sm.gif)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 15, 2009, 04:55:27 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/mmcornick/ts2.jpg)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 15, 2009, 08:43:08 AM
FINALLY!  :P

5 day Storm Track by the NHC

Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Mike M on August 15, 2009, 10:40:31 AM
Tropical Depression Three forms:

Quote
BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION THREE ADVISORY NUMBER   1
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL032009
1100 AM AST SAT AUG 15 2009

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION THREE FORMS IN THE EASTERN ATLANTIC...

AT 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION THREE
WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 11.5 NORTH...LONGITUDE 34.0 WEST OR ABOUT
740 MILES...1190 KM...WEST-SOUTHWEST OF THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS.

THE DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 17 MPH...27 KM/HR...
AND THIS GENERAL MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT COUPLE
OF DAYS.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 35 MPH...55 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  SLOW STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS...
AND THE DEPRESSION IS EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM LATER
TODAY OR ON SUNDAY.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1006 MB...29.71 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...11.5N 34.0W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST OR 265 DEGREES AT 17 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
500 PM AST.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Mike M on August 15, 2009, 10:41:36 AM
Tropical Storm Ana 11AM advisory:


Quote
BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM ANA ADVISORY NUMBER  14
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL022009
1100 AM AST SAT AUG 15 2009

...ANA...PRONOUNCED AH-NA...MOVING QUICKLY WESTWARD WITH LITTLE
CHANGE IN STRENGTH...

INTERESTS IN THE LEEWARD ISLANDS...THE VIRGIN ISLANDS...AND PUERTO
RICO SHOULD MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF ANA. A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MAY
BE REQUIRED FOR PORTIONS OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS LATER TODAY.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA IN THE UNITED
STATES...INCLUDING POSSIBLE INLAND WATCHES AND WARNINGS...PLEASE
MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
FORECAST OFFICE.  FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA
OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED
BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

AT 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM ANA WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 14.3 NORTH...LONGITUDE 48.3 WEST OR ABOUT
920 MILES...1480 KM...EAST OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS.

ANA IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 16 MPH...26 KM/HR.  A TURN TOWARD
THE WEST-NORTHWEST IS EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.
THIS MOTION COULD BRING THE CENTER OF ANA NEAR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS
ON MONDAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 40 MPH...65 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  SOME SLOW STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT
48 HOURS.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 70 MILES...110 KM
FROM THE CENTER.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1005 MB...29.68 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...14.3N 48.3W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST OR 270 DEGREES AT 16 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
500 PM AST.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 15, 2009, 11:20:17 AM
Where's Storm Alert? :P

Is TD 3 that tropical wave that was being watched closely? :unsure:

I still can't believe TD 2 formed into Ana, but it's path looks like it might run into land and weaken it some before it reaches the U.S...I'm not sure. :no: Doesn't it's path look similar to another storm's, though? I can't quite think of which, but I guess truthfully, a lot of storms follow the same path. :yes:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 15, 2009, 11:32:23 AM
Where's Storm Alert? :P

Is TD 3 that tropical wave that was being watched closely? :unsure:

Yes. Its expected to really strengthen. NHC has the forecast strength over the next 5 days up to a Cat2

Models with TS Ana are all over the place right now.
(http://icons-pe.wunderground.com/data/images/at200902_model.gif)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 15, 2009, 11:36:53 AM
Where's Storm Alert? :P

Is TD 3 that tropical wave that was being watched closely? :unsure:

Yes. Its expected to really strengthen. NHC has the forecast strength over the next 5 days up to a Cat2

Models with TS Ana are all over the place right now.
([url]http://icons-pe.wunderground.com/data/images/at200902_model.gif[/url])


IMO, I think it's gonna track further south towards land and remain weak until it gets between the Bahamas and Cuba.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 15, 2009, 11:42:45 AM
Lastest GFS model update shows Ana crossing over Florida, reforming in gulf. TD3 is shown brushing the Carolinas http://bit.ly/3Zgkvv (http://bit.ly/3Zgkvv)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 15, 2009, 11:47:40 AM
Tropical Depression 3 will not be updated....Tropical Storm Bill!
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Zach on August 15, 2009, 11:57:48 AM
Finally! Some action! :dance: But look at who's in the cone for Ana. :cry: :cry3:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2009, 12:12:05 PM
Yep it's about to see some action. The tropical wave in the Caribbean has a potential to develop into Claudette but it's not very likely. Could bill, if it forms, hit the Northeast?
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 15, 2009, 12:15:50 PM
Yep it's about to see some action. The tropical wave in the Caribbean has a potential to develop into Claudette but it's not very likely. Could bill, if it forms, hit the Northeast?

Right now, it's forecasted to go on the same path as Ana towards FL.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 15, 2009, 12:26:50 PM
00z run of the GFS takes potential "Hurricane Bill" near Miami,FL (similar to Andrew) weakens, intensifies and makes a second landfall into the FL Panhandle.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Zach on August 15, 2009, 12:44:56 PM
00z run of the GFS takes potential "Hurricane Bill" near Miami,FL (similar to Andrew) weakens, intensifies and makes a second landfall into the FL Panhandle.
That's nowhere near Miami, that's right just where Frances and Jeanne made landfall. :o

Now I'm really doomed. :(
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2009, 12:50:27 PM
Zach, the storm hasn't even formed yet. :wacko: Don't make premature conclusions. :no:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Zach on August 15, 2009, 01:02:02 PM
Btw, here's an animated version of the GFS model. You'll find this site very helpful. :yes:

http://weather.myfoxtampabay.com/maps/WTVT/custom/models/gfs.html (http://weather.myfoxtampabay.com/maps/WTVT/custom/models/gfs.html)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 15, 2009, 01:09:08 PM
00z run of the GFS takes potential "Hurricane Bill" near Miami,FL (similar to Andrew) weakens, intensifies and makes a second landfall into the FL Panhandle.
That's nowhere near Miami, that's right just where Frances and Jeanne made landfall. :o

Now I'm really doomed. :(

Zach, DON'T PANIC. There's too many What If's w/ both of these storms, there's still a chance it could recurve out to sea, or hit Savannah,Ga, or brush up along the NE who knows 10 days ahead from now, the GFS isn't even picking up on Ana that I've seen.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 15, 2009, 01:28:30 PM
00z run of the GFS takes potential "Hurricane Bill" near Miami,FL (similar to Andrew) weakens, intensifies and makes a second landfall into the FL Panhandle.
I thought that was Ana and the thing off the east coast was the system  trailing Ana (Bill)?
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 15, 2009, 01:29:49 PM
Lastest GFS model update shows Ana crossing over Florida, reforming in gulf. TD3 is shown brushing the Carolinas [url]http://bit.ly/3Zgkvv[/url] ([url]http://bit.ly/3Zgkvv[/url])


Wait, so will TD3 (future Bill) go near Florida or further north to the Carolinas? :unsure: People are saying two things here...guess we'll have to wait a little and see. :dunno:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 15, 2009, 01:33:24 PM
Lastest GFS model update shows Ana crossing over Florida, reforming in gulf. TD3 is shown brushing the Carolinas [url]http://bit.ly/3Zgkvv[/url] ([url]http://bit.ly/3Zgkvv[/url])


Wait, so will TD3 (future Bill) go near Florida or further north to the Carolinas? :unsure: People are saying two things here...guess we'll have to wait a little and see. :dunno:

I thought the GFS model was showing Ana crossing FL. Perhaps i was wrong
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 15, 2009, 01:33:55 PM
Btw, here's an animated version of the GFS model. You'll find this site very helpful. :yes:

[url]http://weather.myfoxtampabay.com/maps/WTVT/custom/models/gfs.html[/url] ([url]http://weather.myfoxtampabay.com/maps/WTVT/custom/models/gfs.html[/url])

That is old. There have been 2 runs since 0z
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 15, 2009, 01:35:06 PM
Lastest GFS model update shows Ana crossing over Florida, reforming in gulf. TD3 is shown brushing the Carolinas [url]http://bit.ly/3Zgkvv[/url] ([url]http://bit.ly/3Zgkvv[/url])


Wait, so will TD3 (future Bill) go near Florida or further north to the Carolinas? :unsure: People are saying two things here...guess we'll have to wait a little and see. :dunno:

I thought the GFS model was showing Ana crossing FL. Perhaps i was wrong


I think Ana will cross Florida. :yes: I'm wondering about TD3...maybe I'm reading the posts wrong. :wacko:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 15, 2009, 01:36:47 PM
Well these are all guesses based on long ranged models. Dont hold your breath on them. In fact the latest runs fizzles Ana but develops Bill while curving them off the east coast. Ana is a small system and i imagine GFS is having a hard time with initialization of it.

Although chances of development are low... been looking at this system off the FL coast. Seems to have fired up today
(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8286/post183712503598142292.gif)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 15, 2009, 04:11:44 PM
Tropical Storm Bill..Next Advisory!
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 15, 2009, 04:33:44 PM
Well these are all guesses based on long ranged models. Dont hold your breath on them. In fact the latest runs fizzles Ana but develops Bill while curving them off the east coast. Ana is a small system and i imagine GFS is having a hard time with initialization of it.

Although chances of development are low... been looking at this system off the FL coast. Seems to have fired up today
([url]http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8286/post183712503598142292.gif[/url])


It looks good on radar too. :yes:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2009, 04:34:02 PM
I can technically say that TWC is in Storm alert mode because they keep showing TS ANA HAS FORMED....on the BBOD and the Bill, Ana intros
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 15, 2009, 04:35:06 PM
Tropical Depression #3 has now been upgraded to Tropical Storm Bill.  Here's the NHC 5 PM EDT advisory:

Quote
000
WTNT33 KNHC 152033
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM BILL ADVISORY NUMBER   2
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL032009
500 PM AST SAT AUG 15 2009

...TROPICAL STORM BILL...THE SECOND TROPICAL STORM OF THE SEASON
FORMS IN THE FAR EASTERN ATLANTIC...

SATELLITE IMAGES INDICATE THAT TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWO HAS
STRENGTHENED AND HAS BECOME TROPICAL STORM BILL..THE SECOND NAME
CYCLONE OF THE SEASON.  AT 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...THE CENTER OF
THE TROPICAL STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 11.3 NORTH...LONGITUDE
35.2 WEST OR ABOUT 820 MILES...1320 KM...WEST-SOUTHWEST OF THE CAPE
VERDE ISLANDS.

BILL IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 16 MPH...26 KM/HR. A GRADUAL
TURN TO THE WEST-NORTHWEST IS EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT FEW DAYS.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE INCREASED TO NEAR 40 MPH...65
KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  SOME STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING
THE NEXT 24 HOURS.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 30 MILES...45 KM
FROM THE CENTER.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1004 MB...29.65 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...11.3N 35.2W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST OR 265 DEGREES AT 16 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
1100 PM AST.

$$
FORECASTER AVILA
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 15, 2009, 05:20:59 PM
Tropical Storm Ana Storm Track (Updated)

Tropical Storm Bill Storm Track

Tropical Storm Ana seems to be taking a southern route of the forecast cone like I suspected.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 15, 2009, 05:24:21 PM
I can technically say that TWC is in Storm alert mode because they keep showing TS ANA HAS FORMED....on the BBOD and the Bill, Ana intros

It's kind of annoying that even tropical storms more than 5 days away from the U.S. will prompt TWC to focus primarily on the tropics. <_<

Also, I wonder how strong Ana will be when it hits the United States. It looks like it will lose a lot of strength when it runs into Cuba. :yes:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 15, 2009, 05:38:17 PM
I can technically say that TWC is in Storm alert mode because they keep showing TS ANA HAS FORMED....on the BBOD and the Bill, Ana intros

It's kind of annoying that even tropical storms more than 5 days away from the U.S. will prompt TWC to focus primarily on the tropics. <_<

Also, I wonder how strong Ana will be when it hits the United States. It looks like it will lose a lot of strength when it runs into Cuba. :yes:

If it can fight through the dry air in front of it (which is why it's having a hard time gaining strength) and can make it into the GOM it might at least get to a weak Cat 1 hurricane, she's a determined fighter, I had no faith in this thing yesterday becoming anything! :P
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 15, 2009, 06:43:40 PM
I had no faith in this thing yesterday becoming anything! :P

I think it kind of came as surprise to a lot of people. :yes: Tropical systems usually don't redevelop like that (I don't think). :no:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 15, 2009, 09:11:32 PM
The disturbance in the GOM is now Invest 91L, so it still poses a low threat of developing, maybe it will pull a Hurricane Humberto and rapidly intensify? :dunno: It looks like a circlation is trying to develop if you ask me.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 15, 2009, 09:17:27 PM
The disturbance in the GOM is now Invest 91L, so it still poses a low threat of developing, maybe it will pull a Hurricane Humberto and rapidly intensify? :dunno: It looks like a circlation is trying to develop if you ask me.

The circulation actually looks like it wants to develop into something to my eyes too. :yes: I just don't know if it will move far enough out into the water to strengthen, but I'm not a hurricane expect. :no: I know TWC has mentioned it briefly, but do any other sources show that it will develop into T.S. Claudette? :dunno:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 16, 2009, 01:54:01 AM
NHC has now given the tropical wave off the FL coast a high potential (>50%) of becoming a tropical depression later today.  It looks like someone finally flipped the activity switch on for the Atlantic. :blink:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 16, 2009, 02:02:17 AM
(http://icons-pe.wunderground.com/data/images/at200991_model.gif)
(http://icons-pe.wunderground.com/data/images/at200991_model_intensity.gif)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 16, 2009, 04:49:29 AM
Next advisory will show Bill strengthen to 45 mph!
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 16, 2009, 05:06:28 AM
It's becoming really active in the Atlantic!  At this hour, Tropical Storm Ana is still at 40 mph with a pressure of 1005 mb, and Tropical Storm Bill has strengthened to 45 mph with a pressure of 1002 mb.  Now, Tropical Depression #4 has formed from the tropical wave off the FL coast, and here's its 5 AM EDT advisory from NHC:

Quote
000
WTNT34 KNHC 160858
TCPAT4
BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION FOUR ADVISORY NUMBER   1
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL042009
500 AM EDT SUN AUG 16 2009

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR NEW DEPRESSION IN THE EASTERN
GULF OF MEXICO...

AT 5 AM EDT...0900 UTC...A TROPICAL STORM WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED
FROM THE ALABAMA/FLORIDA BORDER EASTWARD TO THE SUWANNEE RIVER
FLORIDA.  A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE WARNING AREA WITHIN 24
HOURS.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS
ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST OFFICE.

AT 500 AM EDT...0900 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION FOUR
WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 27.7 NORTH...LONGITUDE 83.9 WEST OR ABOUT
90 MILES...140 KM...WEST-SOUTHWEST OF TAMPA FLORIDA AND ABOUT 155
MILES...245 KM...SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF APALACHICOLA FLORIDA.

THE DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHWEST NEAR 16
MPH...AND THIS MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TODAY.  ON THE
FORECAST TRACK...THE CENTER OF THE DEPRESSION SHOULD BE VERY NEAR
THE NORTHERN GULF COAST OF FLORIDA BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 35 MPH...55 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  STRENGTHENING IS EXPECTED AND THE DEPRESSION IS FORECAST TO
BECOME A TROPICAL STORM PRIOR TO REACHING THE COASTLINE.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1011 MB...29.85 INCHES.

RAINFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 5 INCHES...WITH ISOLATED MAXIMUM
AMOUNTS OF 10 INCHES ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTH FLORIDA NEAR THE PATH
OF THE CENTER.

COASTAL STORM SURGE FLOODING OF 3 TO 5 FEET ABOVE NORMAL TIDE
LEVELS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR AND TO THE EAST OF WHERE THE CENTER
MAKES LANDFALL.

...SUMMARY OF 500 AM EDT INFORMATION...
LOCATION...27.7N 83.9W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NORTH-NORTHWEST OR 330 DEGREES AT 16 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1011 MB

AN INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE
CENTER AT 800 AM EDT FOLLOWED BY THE NEXT COMPLETE ADVISORY AT 1100
AM EDT.

$$
FORECASTER FRANKLIN
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 16, 2009, 07:11:01 AM
Tropical Storm Warnings Issued
(http://icons-pe.wunderground.com/data/images/at200904_alerts.gif)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 16, 2009, 07:28:46 AM
I knew that disturbance in the GOM would develop, it was looking very healthy last night, I even saw the low level circulation beginning to develop.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 16, 2009, 10:38:42 AM
Update....Ana remains the same in the next advisory, Bill Intensifies to 60 mph. Tropical Depression 4 remains the same. Guillermo remains the same.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: wxntrafficfan on August 16, 2009, 11:29:49 AM
Well, it is now being discussed that Bill could miss the US completely due to a jet stream/trough that may take the Atlantic high pressure and thus, Bill, further out to sea. But, there is still one scary scenario that has remained within the realm of possibility all week, and still is. In short, another 1938 set-up. This jet stream could be in the perfect spot to funnel Bill right up towards NYC, a situation that is now overdue. I am not saying this is likely, as it is still over a week out, but it certainly can't be ruled out at this point.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 16, 2009, 01:02:55 PM
Well, it is now being discussed that Bill could miss the US completely due to a jet stream/trough that may take the Atlantic high pressure and thus, Bill, further out to sea. But, there is still one scary scenario that has remained within the realm of possibility all week, and still is. In short, another 1938 set-up. This jet stream could be in the perfect spot to funnel Bill right up towards NYC, a situation that is now overdue. I am saying this is likely, as it is still over a week out, but it certainly can't be ruled out at this point.

Your right Aaron, it's possible and it's a scary thought not only because of the population, but because of how many people I know won't be prepared if that did happen with Bill.

Also I was on wunderground's website and TD#4 looks like it's trying to rebuild convection on the NW side, I wanna know why this hasn't been classified as "Claudette" and why Ana hasn't been downgraded. It looks no more like a TS than TD #4 looks like a TD.  :no:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: wxntrafficfan on August 16, 2009, 01:09:09 PM
Well, it is now being discussed that Bill could miss the US completely due to a jet stream/trough that may take the Atlantic high pressure and thus, Bill, further out to sea. But, there is still one scary scenario that has remained within the realm of possibility all week, and still is. In short, another 1938 set-up. This jet stream could be in the perfect spot to funnel Bill right up towards NYC, a situation that is now overdue. I am saying this is likely, as it is still over a week out, but it certainly can't be ruled out at this point.

Your right Aaron, it's possible and it's a scary thought not only because of the population, but because of how many people I know won't be prepared if that did happen with Bill.

Also I was on wunderground's website and TD#4 looks like it's trying to rebuild convection on the NW side, I wanna know why this hasn't been classified as "Claudette" and why Ana hasn't been downgraded. It looks no more like a TS than TD #4 looks like a TD.  :no:
Well, TWC is now calling it Claudette, and I see "Claudette" on the NHC page for the storm, but I can't find any advisories classifying it as a TS.

EDIT: I meant to say "I am not saying this is likely" in my original post here
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: wxmediafan on August 16, 2009, 01:10:13 PM
Very interesting. I have been extremely busy this past week, and rarely have had time for TWC (is that a good thing? :P)  I knew the tropics were getting hot, but I had no idea they were this active :blink:  This is exciting!
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Al on August 16, 2009, 01:10:16 PM
IDK, I think Ana is starting to pull her act together:

(http://images.intellicast.com/WxImages/SatelliteLoop/hifloat1_None_anim.gif)
(http://images.intellicast.com/WxImages/SatelliteLoop/hifloat2_None_anim.gif)

but there are only 9 Frames, so I can't exactly tell...but it looks like convection is starting to fire up in the last few frames on both satellite images.

now as for bill, he looks pretty impressive:

(http://images.intellicast.com/WxImages/SatelliteLoop/hifloat6_None_anim.gif)

this storm could be interesting...track wise.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Al on August 16, 2009, 01:12:13 PM
Well, it is now being discussed that Bill could miss the US completely due to a jet stream/trough that may take the Atlantic high pressure and thus, Bill, further out to sea. But, there is still one scary scenario that has remained within the realm of possibility all week, and still is. In short, another 1938 set-up. This jet stream could be in the perfect spot to funnel Bill right up towards NYC, a situation that is now overdue. I am saying this is likely, as it is still over a week out, but it certainly can't be ruled out at this point.

Your right Aaron, it's possible and it's a scary thought not only because of the population, but because of how many people I know won't be prepared if that did happen with Bill.

Also I was on wunderground's website and TD#4 looks like it's trying to rebuild convection on the NW side, I wanna know why this hasn't been classified as "Claudette" and why Ana hasn't been downgraded. It looks no more like a TS than TD #4 looks like a TD.  :no:
Well, TWC is now calling it Claudette, and I see "Claudette" on the NHC page for the storm, but I can't find any advisories classifying it as a TS.

EDIT: I meant to say "I am not saying this is likely" in my original post here

Intellicast is also calling TD4 Claudette...so I think it's safe to say we now have Claudette...i guess the advisory hasn't been released.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 16, 2009, 01:15:17 PM
Well, it is now being discussed that Bill could miss the US completely due to a jet stream/trough that may take the Atlantic high pressure and thus, Bill, further out to sea. But, there is still one scary scenario that has remained within the realm of possibility all week, and still is. In short, another 1938 set-up. This jet stream could be in the perfect spot to funnel Bill right up towards NYC, a situation that is now overdue. I am saying this is likely, as it is still over a week out, but it certainly can't be ruled out at this point.

Your right Aaron, it's possible and it's a scary thought not only because of the population, but because of how many people I know won't be prepared if that did happen with Bill.

Also I was on wunderground's website and TD#4 looks like it's trying to rebuild convection on the NW side, I wanna know why this hasn't been classified as "Claudette" and why Ana hasn't been downgraded. It looks no more like a TS than TD #4 looks like a TD.  :no:
Well, TWC is now calling it Claudette, and I see "Claudette" on the NHC page for the storm, but I can't find any advisories classifying it as a TS.

EDIT: I meant to say "I am not saying this is likely" in my original post here

I went onto the NHC's website a moment ago and they said they are waiting on Hurricane Hunters to finish investigatiing on whether it will be offically classified as "Claudette" when it is then they will upgrade it to TS Claudette.

EDIT: TD #4 or Claudete is looking good on Satellite.  :yes:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 16, 2009, 01:30:57 PM
NHC issued an update statement saying that Tropical Depression #4 has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Claudette.  We've now had three tropical storms develop just in the past 32 hours! :blink:  Here's the update statement:

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000
WTNT64 KNHC 161616
TCUAT4
TROPICAL STORM CLAUDETTE TROPICAL CYCLONE UPDATE
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL042009
1215 PM EDT SUN AUG 16 2009

CORRECTED FOR ISSUANCE TIME

...DEPRESSION BECOMES TROPICAL STORM CLAUDETTE...

DATA FROM THE NOAA DOPPLER RADAR IN TALLAHASSEE FLORIDA INDICATE
THAT SURFACE WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEPRESSION HAVE INCREASED TO
40 MPH...65 KM/HR...MAKING THE DEPRESSION TROPICAL STORM CLAUDETTE.
DETAILS WILL FOLLOW IN THE 2 PM EDT INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY.

$$
FORECASTER ROBERTS/BRENNAN
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 16, 2009, 01:42:38 PM
Wow! :o Things are getting really active now in the tropics. :yes: I am amazed that something off the coast of Florida has developed into T.S. Claudette...I hope people are ready!
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Zach on August 16, 2009, 05:15:28 PM
Here's the best shot I could get of Claudette, although it's not the best. :hmm:

(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab313/TWCZach/General%20TWC%20Pics/claudettesatlf.png)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Stephen on August 16, 2009, 05:26:34 PM
I'm streaming the 4000 emulator for my area tonight as Claudette moves in. If you'd like to check it out, go to this link in Windows Media Player:

mms://98.162.163.13:1187
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 16, 2009, 06:26:04 PM
It looks like Ana has been downgraded to a TD once again. :blink: I wonder if it will re-strengthen. :unsure:

(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2959/tdana.jpg)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 16, 2009, 07:00:09 PM
XL will be chugging for the gulf coast tonight
Quote
[url]http://www.justin.tv/weatherchannel/[/url]
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 16, 2009, 07:11:05 PM
XL will be chugging for the gulf coast tonight
Quote
[url]http://www.justin.tv/weatherchannel/[/url]



The XL has been real confusing today. :wacko: The LDL and Local Forecast showed information for Pensacola, the Daypart and Forecast Map showed information for Norfolk, VA and the 7-Day showed forecast data for Orlando. :blink:

Now the 7-Day doesn't have a city or temps showing...just sky conditions and icons. :blink:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 17, 2009, 05:02:41 AM
Bill Offically a Hurricane  :thrilled:

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000
WTNT33 KNHC 170854
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
HURRICANE BILL ADVISORY NUMBER   8
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL032009
500 AM AST MON AUG 17 2009

...BILL NOW A HURRICANE...THE FIRST OF THE 2009 ATLANTIC SEASON...

AT 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE BILL WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 13.8 NORTH...LONGITUDE 44.0 WEST OR ABOUT 1160 MILES
...1870 KM...EAST OF THE LESSER ANTILLES.

BILL IS MOVING QUICKLY TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 22 MPH...35
KM/HR...AND THIS GENERAL MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR THE
NEXT 24 TO 48 HOURS.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE INCREASED TO NEAR 75 MPH...120 KM/HR.
STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT DAY OR TWO...AND BILL
COULD BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE BY WEDNESDAY.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 30 MILES...45 KM...FROM
THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 145
MILES...230 KM.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 987 MB...29.15 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...13.8N 44.0W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST-NORTHWEST OR 285 DEGREES AT 22 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...987 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
1100 AM AST.

$$
FORECASTER KIMBERLAIN/BROWN
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 17, 2009, 05:04:53 PM
Claudette is long gone as its remnants spin out over the Southeast after making landfall in northwest Florida last night.  NHC just declared that Ana has also dissipated as reconnaissance aircraft could no longer find a closed circulation.  Thus, NHC has issued the last advisory on Ana as of 5 PM EDT. 

Hurricane Bill continues to become more organized and currently has sustained winds of 90 mph with a minimum pressure of 969 mb.  Bill is expected to become a major hurricane in one to two days.  The track of Bill still has high uncertainty, but most models are saying that it will turn northward and miss most of the Southeast.  It's still too early to tell if it will have any impact to the rest of the East Coast.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 17, 2009, 05:35:48 PM
IMO, NHC is writing Ana off too early, it still has a chance to regenerate by this weekend or later this week, they should have waited until then to make write the final advisory on Ana.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 17, 2009, 05:39:24 PM
IMO, NHC is writing Ana off too early, it still has a chance to regenerate by this weekend or later this week, they should have waited until then to make write the final advisory on Ana.
The remnants of Ana will cross through Hispaniola, which has very high mountains that have a history of ripping up tropical cyclones.  It could possibly regenerate after crossing the islands, but it won't be easy.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 17, 2009, 08:50:44 PM
Does anyone know about Hurricane Bill making a direct hit on Bermuda? :dunno: According to the map below, it looks like Bill will hit Bermuda (which is the green dot, right?). However, another source says it will go east of Bermuda. :thinking: I guess it might be a little too early to tell. :hmm:

(http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/9360/billprojpath.jpg)

Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Al on August 17, 2009, 09:14:29 PM
the forecast tracks keep taking it slightly more eastward upon every update, so at this point we can only wait, watch, and prepare.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 17, 2009, 10:53:30 PM
Bill is now a Category 2 hurricane.  Here's the 11 PM EDT advisory:

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000
WTNT33 KNHC 180232
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
HURRICANE BILL ADVISORY NUMBER  11
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL032009
1100 PM AST MON AUG 17 2009

...BILL STRENGTHENS TO A CATEGORY TWO HURRICANE...

AT 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE BILL WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 15.0 NORTH...LONGITUDE 48.3 WEST OR ABOUT 865 MILES...
1395 KM...EAST OF THE LESSER ANTILLES.

BILL IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 17 MPH...28 KM/HR...
AND THIS MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT DAY OR TWO WITH
A GRADUAL TURN TO THE NORTHWEST ON WEDNESDAY.

SATELLITE IMAGES INDICATE THAT THE MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE
INCREASED TO NEAR 100 MPH...160 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS.
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS...AND
BILL COULD BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE WITHIN THE NEXT DAY OR SO.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 30 MILES...45 KM...FROM
THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 150
MILES...240 KM.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 967 MB...28.56 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...15.0N 48.3W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST-NORTHWEST OR 285 DEGREES AT 17 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...967 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
500 AM AST.

$$
FORECASTER KIMBERLAIN/PASCH
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 17, 2009, 11:33:55 PM
Directly in the middle Mass will get a direct hit
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2009, 11:47:56 PM
Here's the Spanish advisory for our spanish speaking members:

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000
WTCA43 TJSJ 180245 CCA
TCPSP3

BOLETIN...
HURACAN BILL ADVERTENCIA NUMERO  10
NWS TPC/CENTRO NACIONAL DE HURACANES MIAMI FL   AL032009
1100 PM AST LUNES 17 DE AGOSTO DE 2009

...BILL SE SE FORTALECE ES AHORA HURACAN CATEGORIA DOS...

A LAS 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...EL CENTRO DEL HURACAN BILL ESTABA
LOCALIZADO CERCA DE LA LATITUD 15.0 NORTE...LONGITUD 48.3 OESTE O
CERCA DE 865 MILLAS...1395 KM...AL ESTE DE LAS ANTILLAS MENORES.

BILL SE ESTA MOVIENDO HACIA EL OESTE NOROESTE CERCA DE 17 MPH...28
KM/HR...Y SE ESPERA QUE ESTE MOVIMIENTO CONTINUE POR LOS PROXIMOS
DIAS CON UN GIRO GRADUAL HACIA EL NOROESTE DURANTE EL MIERCOLES.

LAS IMAGENES DEL SATELITE INDICAN QUE LOS VIENTOS MAXIMOS SOSTENIDOS
HAN AUMENTADO A CERCA DE 100 MPH...160 KM/HR...CON RAFAGAS MAS
FUERTES. ALGUN FORTALECIMIENTO DE ESTE SISTEMA SE PRONOSTICA EN LAS
PROXIMAS 48 HORAS...Y BILL SE CONVIERTA EN HURACAN DE MAYOR
INTENSIDAD DURANTE EL PROXIMO DIA O DOS.

LOS VIENTOS CON FUERZA DE CON FUERZA DE HURACAN SE EXTIENDEN HASTA
30 MILLAS...45 KM DEL CENTRO...MIENTRAS VIENTOS CON FUERZA DE
TORMENTA TROPICAL SE EXTIENDEN HASTA 150 MILLAS...240 KM.

LA PRESION MINIMA ESTIMADA ES DE 967 MB...28.56 PULGADAS.

...RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACION DE LAS 1100 PM AST...
LOCALIZACION...15.0N 48.3W
VIENTOS MAXIMOS SOSTENIDOS...100 MPH
MOVIMIENTO PRESENTE...OESTE NOROESTE O 285 GRADOS A 17 MPH
PRESION MINIMA...967 MB

LA PROXIMA ADVERTENCIA SERA EMITIDA POR EL CENTRO NACIONAL DE
HURACANES A LAS 500 AM AST.

$$
PRONOSTICADOR KIMBERLAIN/PASCH
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 18, 2009, 12:24:10 AM
here's the water temps

http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/dsdt/cwtg/natl.html (http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/dsdt/cwtg/natl.html)

Fall river 76.8 and Conimicut,RI 78.3
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 18, 2009, 04:46:32 AM
5am Adv

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000
WTNT33 KNHC 180834
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
HURRICANE BILL ADVISORY NUMBER  12
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL032009
500 AM AST TUE AUG 18 2009

...BILL MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD ACROSS THE TROPICAL ATLANTIC WITH
LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH...

INTERESTS IN THE LEEWARD ISLANDS SHOULD MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF
BILL.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA IN THE UNITED
STATES...INCLUDING POSSIBLE INLAND WATCHES AND WARNINGS...PLEASE
MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
FORECAST OFFICE.  FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA
OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED
BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

AT 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE BILL WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 15.5 NORTH...LONGITUDE 49.7 WEST OR ABOUT 810 MILES...
1305 KM...EAST OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS.

BILL IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 17 MPH...28 KM/HR...
AND THIS MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT DAY OR TWO WITH
A GRADUAL TURN TO THE NORTHWEST ON WEDNESDAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 100 MPH...160 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  BILL IS A CATEGORY TWO HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON
SCALE.  STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS...AND
BILL COULD BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE WITHIN THE NEXT DAY OR SO.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 30 MILES...45 KM...FROM
THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 150
MILES...240 KM.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 967 MB...28.56 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...15.5N 49.7W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST-NORTHWEST OR 285 DEGREES AT 17 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...967 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
1100 AM AST.

$$
FORECASTER BEVEN

Yay my dream will come true i will record clips of bill's brushby



Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 18, 2009, 09:46:54 AM
Next advisory

Hurricane Bill

Max Wind: 105 mph
Pressure: 963 mb
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 18, 2009, 03:34:08 PM
Next advisory Hurricane Bill 110 mph!

Pressure: 962 mb!
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 18, 2009, 04:23:33 PM
Bill looks like it's gonna be a powerful one. But the one question is, Will it hit land? :fear:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 18, 2009, 05:00:03 PM
i know its a tracking model but its predicting Cat 5! 137kts/ 157mph

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at200903_v5d.html?extraprod=v5d#a_topad (http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at200903_v5d.html?extraprod=v5d#a_topad)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 18, 2009, 06:14:51 PM
Ana looks to be coming back to life soon.  :blink: Notice how the convection has exploded over the past 24 hours, the core of Ana isn't even over water right now, I don't think we should let our guard down on her yet. The fact that she got as far west into the Atlantic as she did says something.

EDIT: If Ana comes back to life will she be "Ana" or the "D" name storm?
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on August 18, 2009, 06:28:24 PM
Ana looks to be coming back to life soon.  :blink: Notice how the convection has exploded over the past 24 hours, the core of Ana isn't even over water right now, I don't think we should let our guard down on her yet. The fact that she got as far west into the Atlantic as she did says something.

EDIT: If Ana comes back to life will she be "Ana" or the "D" name storm?
I've been hearing everywhere, even TWC that it's possible that my name wont be used anymore. It's "the storm formely known as 'Ana'" There is a possibility that Danny (the next name) will be named instead of me. But that's just my guess.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 18, 2009, 08:41:09 PM
Bill is now a MAJOR (cat 3) hurricane!

Quote
000
WTNT63 KNHC 190030
TCUAT3
HURRICANE BILL TROPICAL CYCLONE UPDATE
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL032009
830 PM AST TUE AUG 18 2009

...BILL BECOMES A MAJOR HURRICANE...

REPORTS FROM A NOAA HURRICANE HUNTER PLANE INDICATE THAT BILL HAS
STRENGTHENED AND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE INCREASED TO NEAR 125
MPH...205 KM/HR.  BILL A CATEGORY 3 HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR/SIMPSON
HURRICANE SCALE. A COMPLETE ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL
HURRICANE CENTER AT 11 PM AST.

KIMBERLAIN/PASCH
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 18, 2009, 10:40:23 PM
Here's the 11 PM EDT advisory on Bill:

Quote
000
WTNT33 KNHC 190236
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
HURRICANE BILL ADVISORY NUMBER  15
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL032009
1100 PM AST TUE AUG 18 2009

...BILL A MAJOR HURRICANE...COULD STRENGTHEN FURTHER...

INTERESTS IN THE LEEWARD ISLANDS SHOULD MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF
BILL.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA IN THE UNITED
STATES...INCLUDING POSSIBLE INLAND WATCHES AND WARNINGS...PLEASE
MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
FORECAST OFFICE.  FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA
OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED
BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

AT 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE BILL WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 17.2 NORTH...LONGITUDE 53.4 WEST OR ABOUT 555 MILES...
895 KM...EAST OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS.

BILL IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 15 MPH...24 KM/HR...
AND A GRADUAL TURN TOWARD THE NORTHWEST IS EXPECTED ON WEDNESDAY.
ON THIS TRACK...THE CORE OF THIS DANGEROUS HURRICANE WILL BE
PASSING WELL TO THE NORTHEAST OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS LATE
WEDNESDAY AND EARLY THURSDAY.

REPORTS FROM A NOAA HURRICANE HUNTER PLANE INDICATE THAT THE MAXIMUM
SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE INCREASED TO NEAR 125 MPH...205 KM/HR...WITH
HIGHER GUSTS.  BILL IS A CATEGORY THREE HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR
-SIMPSON SCALE.  SOME ADDITIONAL STRENGTHENING IS POSSIBLE DURING
THE NEXT 24 HOURS.

BILL IS A LARGE HURRICANE...AND HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD
UP TO 45 MILES...75 KM...FROM THE CENTER. TROPICAL STORM FORCE
WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 175 MILES...280 KM.

THE MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE ESTIMATED FROM RECONNAISSANCE DATA IS
952 MB...28.11 INCHES.

LARGE SWELLS ASSOCIATED WITH BILL WILL BE IMPACTING THE ISLANDS OF
THE NORTHEAST CARIBBEAN SEA DURING THE NEXT DAY OR TWO.

...SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...17.2N 53.4W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...125 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST-NORTHWEST OR 295 DEGREES AT 15 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...952 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
500 AM AST.

$$
FORECASTER KIMBERLAIN/PASCH
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 18, 2009, 11:26:49 PM
Newest wind projections predict near Cat 5
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 18, 2009, 11:49:18 PM
So where is Ana right now? :dunno: There is a lot of rain just off the Southeast Coast of Florida...but she hasn't made it this far yet, has she? :unsure:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 19, 2009, 05:02:40 AM
Bill has become a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 135 mph.  Here's the 5 AM EDT advisory from NHC:

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WTNT33 KNHC 190842
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
HURRICANE BILL ADVISORY NUMBER  16
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL032009
500 AM AST WED AUG 19 2009

...BILL STRENGTHENS TO A CATEGORY FOUR HURRICANE...

INTERESTS IN THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND BERMUDA SHOULD MONITOR THE
PROGRESS OF BILL.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA IN THE UNITED
STATES...INCLUDING POSSIBLE INLAND WATCHES AND WARNINGS...PLEASE
MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
FORECAST OFFICE.  FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA
OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED
BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

AT 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE BILL WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 18.0 NORTH...LONGITUDE 54.9 WEST OR ABOUT 460 MILES...
740 KM...EAST OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS.

BILL IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 16 MPH...26 KM/HR...
AND A GRADUAL TURN TOWARD THE NORTHWEST IS EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT
24 TO 48 HOURS.  ON THIS TRACK...THE CORE OF THIS DANGEROUS
HURRICANE WILL BE PASSING WELL TO THE NORTHEAST OF THE NORTHERN
LEEWARD ISLANDS LATE TODAY AND EARLY THURSDAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 135 MPH...215 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  BILL IS A CATEGORY FOUR HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON
SCALE.  SOME ADDITIONAL STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT
24 HOURS.  A NOAA HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT IS CURRENTLY ENROUTE TO
INVESTIGATE BILL.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 45 MILES...75 KM...FROM
THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO
175 MILES...280 KM.

THE ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 948 MB...27.99 INCHES.

LARGE SWELLS ASSOCIATED WITH BILL WILL BE IMPACTING THE ISLANDS OF
THE NORTHEAST CARIBBEAN SEA DURING THE NEXT DAY OR TWO.  LARGE
SWELLS ASSOCIATED WITH BILL SHOULD ALSO BEGIN TO AFFECT BERMUDA AND
PORTIONS OF THE SOUTHEASTERN COAST OF THE UNITED STATES FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY.

...SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...18.0N 54.9W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...135 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST-NORTHWEST OR 295 DEGREES AT 16 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...948 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
1100 AM AST.

$$
FORECASTER BEVEN
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Stephen on August 19, 2009, 12:50:15 PM
So where is Ana right now? :dunno: There is a lot of rain just off the Southeast Coast of Florida...but she hasn't made it this far yet, has she? :unsure:
Ana has dissipated... that's the remnant low of Ana. It has a low chance of reforming into a tropical system again in the next 48 hours.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 19, 2009, 04:59:14 PM
There's now no chance of regeneration for the remnants of Ana according to NHC.  Meanwhile, Bill continues to maintain Category 4 intensity with winds of 135 mph, but it's starting to make the northward turn.  I really believe only Bermuda and eastern Canada need to worry about this storm as the forecast cone keeps getting shifted further and further off the East Coast with every advisory.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 19, 2009, 06:29:48 PM
Yea NHC has stopped even mentioning the disturbed area. Think its dead for good now :P
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on August 19, 2009, 06:32:08 PM
Yea NHC has stopped even mentioning the disturbed area. Think its dead for good now :P

ROAR.  :bleh:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 19, 2009, 06:45:10 PM
Dr. Lyons said "I wouldn't be surprised if Massachusetts gets grazed by bill"
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 20, 2009, 05:21:22 PM
Hurricane Bill will likely regain Category 4 intensity over the next 24 hours.  Now, it's not expected to make a direct landfall on the East Coast.  Here's the 5 PM EDT advisory from NHC:

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WTNT33 KNHC 202035
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
HURRICANE BILL ADVISORY NUMBER  22
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL032009
500 PM AST THU AUG 20 2009

...LARGE AND POWERFUL HURRICANE BILL CHURNING NORTHWESTWARD...
SPREADING HIGH SWELLS OVER THE WESTERN ATLANTIC...

AT 5 PM AST...2100 UTC...THE BERMUDA WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A
TROPICAL STORM WARNING FOR BERMUDA. A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS
THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE
WARNING AREA WITHIN 24 HOURS.

A HURRICANE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR BERMUDA.  A HURRICANE WATCH
MEANS THAT HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH
AREA...GENERALLY WITHIN 36 HOURS.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA IN THE UNITED
STATES...INCLUDING POSSIBLE INLAND WATCHES AND WARNINGS...PLEASE
MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
FORECAST OFFICE.  FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA
OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED
BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

AT 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...THE EYE OF HURRICANE BILL WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 23.8 NORTH...LONGITUDE 63.2 WEST OR ABOUT 595 MILES...
960 KM...SOUTH OF BERMUDA AND ABOUT 1080 MILES...1735 KM...SOUTHEAST
OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA.

BILL HAS BEEN MOVING STEADILY TOWARD THE NORTHWEST NEAR 18 MPH...30
KM/HR. THIS MOTION SHOULD CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY WITH A GRADUAL
TURN TO THE NORTH-NORTHWEST AND NORTH ON SATURDAY. ON THIS
FORECAST TRACK...THE CORE OF HURRICANE BILL IS EXPECTED TO PASS
OVER THE OPEN WATERS BETWEEN BERMUDA AND THE EAST COAST OF THE
UNITED STATES EARLY SATURDAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE INCREASED TO NEAR 125 MPH...205
KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  BILL IS A CATEGORY THREE HURRICANE ON
THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON SCALE.  ALTHOUGH SOME FLUCTUATIONS IN INTENSITY
ARE LIKELY DURING THE 12 TO 24 HOURS...BILL STILL HAS THE POTENTIAL
TO REGAIN CATEGORY FOUR STATUS ON FRIDAY.

BILL IS A LARGE HURRICANE AND ITS HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND
OUTWARD UP TO 115 MILES...185 KM...FROM THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL
STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 260 MILES...415 KM.

THE MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE REPORTED BY AN AIR FORCE RECONNAISSANCE
AIRCRAFT A FEW HOURS AGO WAS 948 MB...27.99 INCHES.

LARGE SWELLS GENERATED BY THIS HURRICANE ARE AFFECTING THE NORTHERN
LEEWARD ISLANDS...PUERTO RICO AND HISPANIOLA...AND SHOULD BEGIN
AFFECTING THE BAHAMAS...BERMUDA...MOST OF THE U.S. EAST COAST...AND
THE ATLANTIC MARITIMES OF CANADA DURING THE NEXT FEW DAYS.  THESE
SWELLS WILL LIKELY CAUSE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SURF AND
LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS. PLEASE CONSULT STATEMENTS ISSUED BY
YOUR LOCAL WEATHER OFFICE FOR MORE DETAILS.

...SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...23.8N 63.2W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...125 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NORTHWEST OR 305 DEGREES AT 18 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...948 MB

AN INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE
CENTER AT 800 PM AST FOLLOWED BY THE NEXT COMPLETE ADVISORY AT 1100
PM AST.

$$
FORECASTER AVILA/BLAKE
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: beanboy89 on August 21, 2009, 01:42:10 PM
The 2 PM AST advisory is out... Bill is down to a Category 2 with 110 MPH winds.

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WTNT33 KNHC 211735
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
HURRICANE BILL INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER  25A
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL032009
200 PM AST FRI AUG 21 2009

...HURRICANE BILL EXPECTED TO TURN TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHWEST LATER
TODAY...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING AND A HURRICANE WATCH ARE IN EFFECT FOR
BERMUDA.

INTERESTS ALONG THE COAST OF NEW ENGLAND AND IN THE CANADIAN
MARITIMES SHOULD MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF BILL.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA IN THE UNITED
STATES PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER
SERVICE FORECAST OFFICE.  FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR
AREA OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED
BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

AT 200 PM AST...1800 UTC...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE BILL WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 28.5 NORTH...LONGITUDE 66.8 WEST OR ABOUT 290 MILES...
465 KM...SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF BERMUDA AND ABOUT 695 MILES...1115 KM...
SOUTHEAST OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA.

BILL IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTHWEST NEAR 18 MPH...30 KM/HR. A
GRADUAL TURN TO THE NORTH-NORTHWEST AND THEN NORTH IS EXPECTED
LATER TODAY AND SATURDAY. ON THE FORECAST TRACK...THE CORE OF
HURRICANE BILL IS EXPECTED TO PASS OVER THE OPEN WATERS BETWEEN
BERMUDA AND THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES ON SATURDAY.

DATA FROM AN AIR FORCE PLANE CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING BILL SUGGEST
THAT THE MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE DECREASED TO NEAR 110
MPH...175 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  BILL IS NOW A CATEGORY TWO
HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON SCALE.  SOME FLUCTUATIONS IN
INTENSITY ARE LIKELY TODAY AND SATURDAY.

BILL REMAINS A LARGE TROPICAL CYCLONE. HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND
OUTWARD UP TO 115 MILES...185 KM...FROM THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL
STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 290 MILES...465 KM. RADAR
FROM BERMUDA SHOWS MORE RAINBANDS APPROACHING THE ISLAND.

THE LATEST MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE RECENTLY REPORTED BY AN AIR
FORCE HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT IS 957 MB...28.26 INCHES.

BILL IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE TOTAL RAIN ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 3
INCHES OVER BERMUDA...WITH MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF 5 INCHES.

THE BERMUDA WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST THAT THE STORM TIDE WILL RAISE
WATER LEVELS BY AS MUCH AS 3 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL ALONG THE
COAST...ALONG WITH LARGE AND DANGEROUS BATTERING WAVES...IN ADVANCE
OF BILL.

LARGE SWELLS GENERATED BY THIS HURRICANE ARE AFFECTING PUERTO
RICO...HISPANIOLA...THE BAHAMAS...AND BERMUDA...AND SHOULD BEGIN
AFFECTING MOST OF THE U.S. EAST COAST AND THE ATLANTIC MARITIMES OF
CANADA DURING THE NEXT DAY OR TWO.  THESE SWELLS WILL LIKELY CAUSE
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS.

...SUMMARY OF 200 PM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...28.5N 66.8W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NORTHWEST OR 325 DEGREES AT 18 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...957 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
500 PM AST.

$$
FORECASTER AVILA
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 21, 2009, 03:18:08 PM
Next advisory...Hurricane Bill Weakens furthermore....

Wind Speed: 110 mph
Pressure: 957 mb
Location: 28.6N 66.6W
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 21, 2009, 05:03:45 PM
Bill is undergoing an eyewall replacement cycle, which explains the recent weakening trend.  It's running out of time to restrengthen before it could become extratropical.  Meanwhile, a new tropical wave in the Atlantic is being monitored for any signs of development.  Here's the 5 PM NHC advisory on Bill:

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WTNT33 KNHC 212039
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
HURRICANE BILL ADVISORY NUMBER  26
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL032009
500 PM AST FRI AUG 21 2009

...HURRICANE BILL A LITTLE WEAKER...COULD REGAIN SOME STRENGTH ON
SATURDAY...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING AND A HURRICANE WATCH ARE IN EFFECT FOR
BERMUDA.

INTERESTS ALONG THE COAST OF NEW ENGLAND AND IN THE CANADIAN
MARITIMES SHOULD MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF BILL.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA IN THE UNITED
STATES...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL
WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST OFFICE.  FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO
YOUR AREA OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS
ISSUED BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

AT 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE BILL WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 29.4 NORTH...LONGITUDE 66.9 WEST OR ABOUT 235 MILES...
380 KM...SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF BERMUDA AND ABOUT 640 MILES...1035 KM...
SOUTHEAST OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA.

BILL IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHWEST NEAR 20 MPH...32 KM/HR. A
GRADUAL TURN TOWARD THE NORTH IS EXPECTED TONIGHT AND SATURDAY. ON
THE FORECAST TRACK...THE CORE OF HURRICANE BILL IS EXPECTED TO PASS
OVER THE OPEN WATERS BETWEEN BERMUDA AND THE EAST COAST OF THE
UNITED STATES ON SATURDAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR HAVE DECREASED TO NEAR 105
MPH...165 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  BILL IS A CATEGORY TWO
HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON SCALE.  SOME STRENGTHENING IS STILL
POSSIBLE TONIGHT OR SATURDAY.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 85 MILES...140 KM...FROM
THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 275
MILES...445 KM.

THE MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE REPORTED BY AN AIR FORCE RECONNAISSANCE
AIRCRAFT WAS 954 MB...28.17 INCHES.

BILL IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE TOTAL RAIN ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 3
INCHES OVER BERMUDA...WITH MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF 5 INCHES.

THE BERMUDA WEATHER SERVICE HAS INDICATED THAT THE STORM TIDE WILL
RAISE WATER LEVELS BY AS MUCH AS 3 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL ALONG
THE COAST...ALONG WITH LARGE AND DANGEROUS BATTERING WAVES...IN
ADVANCE OF BILL.

LARGE SWELLS GENERATED BY THIS HURRICANE ARE AFFECTING PUERTO
RICO...HISPANIOLA...THE BAHAMAS...AND BERMUDA...AND SHOULD BEGIN
AFFECTING MOST OF THE U.S. EAST COAST AND THE ATLANTIC MARITIMES OF
CANADA DURING THE NEXT DAY OR TWO.  THESE SWELLS WILL LIKELY CAUSE
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS.

...SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...29.4N 66.9W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NORTH-NORTHWEST OR 340 DEGREES AT 20 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...954 MB

AN INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE
CENTER AT 800 PM AST FOLLOWED BY THE NEXT COMPLETE ADVISORY AT 1100
PM AST.

$$
FORECASTER AVILA
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 22, 2009, 05:57:03 AM
New tropical Storm Warning issued for the entire Cape Cod area + Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Areas

Tropical Storm watch for southern New england to be issued later this morning or afternoon.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 23, 2009, 04:52:12 PM
Hurricane Bill is barely holding on to tropical characteristics.  Maximum sustained winds have decreased to 75 mph, so it won't be a hurricane for much longer.  Expect Bill to become extratropical within 24 hours.  The rest of the Atlantic is quiet.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Mike M on August 24, 2009, 10:52:56 AM
Final advisory on Bill's remnants, now extratropical and winds have diminished:

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BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM BILL ADVISORY NUMBER  36
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL032009
500 AM AST MON AUG 24 2009

...BILL LOSES TROPICAL CHARACTERISTICS...

AT 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...ENVIRONMENT CANADA HAS DISCONTINUED ALL
TROPICAL STORM WATCHES AND WARNINGS FOR NEWFOUNDLAND.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED
STATES...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR NATIONAL
METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

AT 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...THE CENTER OF BILL WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 48.6 NORTH...LONGITUDE 50.2 WEST OR ABOUT 190 MILES...
305 KM...NORTHEAST OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND.

BILL IS MOVING TOWARD THE EAST-NORTHEAST NEAR 43 MPH...69 KM/HR. AN
EAST-NORTHEAST MOTION WITH SOME INCREASE IN FORWARD SPEED IS
EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT DAY OR TWO.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 70 MPH...110 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  GRADUAL WEAKENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF
DAYS.  EVEN THOUGH BILL IS NO LONGER A TROPICAL CYCLONE...IT IS
EXPECTED TO PRODUCE A LARGE AREA OF STORM AND GALE FORCE WINDS OVER
THE NORTH ATLANTIC DURING THE NEXT DAY OR TWO.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 315 MILES...510 KM
FROM THE CENTER.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 980 MB...28.94 INCHES.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 24, 2009, 02:04:58 PM
Something new brewing?
http://bit.ly/15KCmS (http://bit.ly/15KCmS)

Initial model runs on this system http://bit.ly/O4rVL (http://bit.ly/O4rVL) http://bit.ly/TD1Ar (http://bit.ly/TD1Ar) http://bit.ly/4nH7ap (http://bit.ly/4nH7ap)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 26, 2009, 11:50:05 AM
We have a new tropical storm in the Atlantic!  Tropical Storm Danny has formed just east of the Bahamas with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph.  It will head northward along the East Coast over the next few days, so everyone should monitor Danny's progress carefully.  Here is NHC's first advisory on Danny:

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WTNT35 KNHC 261443
TCPAT5
BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM DANNY ADVISORY NUMBER   1
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL052009
1100 AM EDT WED AUG 26 2009

...THE AREA OF DISTURBED WEATHER EAST OF THE BAHAMAS BECOMES
TROPICAL STORM DANNY...

INTERESTS IN THE BAHAMAS AND THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES SHOULD
MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF DANNY.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA IN THE UNITED
STATES...INCLUDING POSSIBLE INLAND WATCHES AND WARNINGS...PLEASE
MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
FORECAST OFFICE.  FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA
OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED
BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

AT 1100 AM EDT...1500 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM DANNY WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 24.9 NORTH...LONGITUDE 70.3 WEST OR ABOUT
445 MILES...715 KM...EAST OF NASSAU AND ABOUT 775 MILES...1250 KM...
SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA.

DANNY IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 18 MPH...30 KM/HR.
A GENERAL NORTHWESTWARD MOTION WITH A DECREASE IN FORWARD SPEED IS
EXPECTED TODAY AND THURSDAY...WITH A TURN TOWARD THE
NORTH-NORTHWEST EXPECTED ON FRIDAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 45 MPH...75 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  SLOW STRENGTHENING IS POSSIBLE DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF
DAYS.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 140 MILES...220 KM
MAINLY TO THE NORTH OF THE CENTER.

THE MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE ESTIMATED FROM NOAA HURRICANE HUNTER
AIRCRAFT DATA IS 1009 MB...29.80 INCHES.

DANNY IS EXPECTED TO CAUSE STORM TOTAL RAINFALL OF 2 TO 3 INCHES...
WITH MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF 4 INCHES...OVER THE CENTRAL AND
NORTHWESTERN BAHAMAS.  STORM TOTAL RAINFALL OF 1 TO 2 INCHES ARE
EXPECTED OVER THE SOUTHEASTERN BAHAMAS AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS
ISLANDS.

...SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT INFORMATION...
LOCATION...24.9N 70.3W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST-NORTHWEST OR 295 DEGREES AT 18 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1009 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
500 PM EDT.

$$
FORECASTER BEVEN
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Mike M on August 26, 2009, 04:01:07 PM
It looks like Danny may make it even closer to the coast than Bill, possibly bringing some rain bands and tropical storm force winds to my area if the forecast track holds true. Definitely something to keep an eye on...
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 27, 2009, 11:01:37 AM
Looks like we may very well have Erika soon! The Atlantic is roaring to life!! http://bit.ly/10QLUo (http://bit.ly/10QLUo)

I dont get how the NHC is calling Dannys movement right now NW. Its almost due west at the moment. I think we are very much clueless about this track. This is a tricky track.
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Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 27, 2009, 03:18:44 PM
NHC is the latest discussion is mentioning they may issue tropical storm watches at the next advisory for parts of the Outer Banks. Wouldnt surprise me.

Look at how HORRIBLE the models have been. I dont trust them as far as I can spit
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Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on August 27, 2009, 04:15:44 PM
NHC is the latest discussion is mentioning they may issue tropical storm watches at the next advisory for parts of the Outer Banks. Wouldnt surprise me.

Look at how HORRIBLE the models have been. I dont trust them as far as I can spit
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That IS horrible.  :wacko:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 27, 2009, 05:08:16 PM
A tropical storm watch has just been issued between Duck, NC and Cape Lookout, NC.  Tracking Danny's movement has been difficult as the center of circulation kept reforming itself over the past 24 hours, which is why we see all the strange wobbling.  Unfortunately, the kind of spread that you see in the computer models shown in the last post is actually pretty decent and could be much worse.  It's just not easy to predict tropical cyclones, so that's why I say everyone along the East Coast should keep a close eye on Danny.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 27, 2009, 11:03:59 PM
Danny is not expected to become a hurricane, is it? :dunno:

It's interesting how two storms have made a major turn toward the north this year. Is there another "system" that's causing Danny to turn north? :unsure:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 28, 2009, 12:08:49 AM
Danny is not expected to become a hurricane, is it? :dunno:

It's interesting how two storms have made a major turn toward the north this year. Is there another "system" that's causing Danny to turn north? :unsure:
there is an upper level low if im not mistakened that will help push Danny to the north. No its not forecast to become a hurricane
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on August 28, 2009, 11:55:21 AM
And the saga continues... I swear its like watching a soap opera. The low level circulation continues to run away from the convection. The next 12hrs is really the only chance for this system to get its act together. So far I dont see that happening.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 29, 2009, 07:16:41 PM
As most of you probably know, an extratropical low absorbed Tropical Storm Danny this morning.  NHC discontinued their advisories on Danny, which means that the Atlantic is quiet once again.  Meanwhile, the Eastern Pacific is busy with Hurricane Jimena and Tropical Storm Kevin.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 29, 2009, 11:09:52 PM
Someone at TWC must've been in a good mood today. :P

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The final moments of Danny Boy
(sung in the tune of "Danny Boy")


Oh Danny boy, you fought you fought but didn't make it...

From top to bottom, you were disorganized

It's peak season but you are now extratropical.

'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 31, 2009, 11:03:29 PM
I can't believe Hurricane Jimena is heading north straight for Mexico and the US! :o Here's the projected path and latest advisory on Jimena.

Quote from: National Hurricane Center
000
WTPZ33 KNHC 010247
TCPEP3
BULLETIN
HURRICANE JIMENA ADVISORY NUMBER  14
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   EP132009
800 PM PDT MON AUG 31 2009

...EXTREMELY DANGEROUS HURRICANE JIMENA MOVING NORTHWEST...NEW
WATCHES ISSUED FOR BAJA PENINSULA AND MAINLAND MEXICO...

A HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF
THE BAJA CALIFORNIA PENINSULA FROM BAHIA MAGDALENA SOUTHWARD ON THE
WEST COAST...AND FROM SAN EVARISTO SOUTHWARD ON THE EAST COAST...
INCLUDING CABO SAN LUCAS.  A HURRICANE WARNING MEANS THAT HURRICANE
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE WARNING AREA WITHIN 24
HOURS.  PREPARATIONS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY SHOULD BE RUSHED
TO COMPLETION.

AT 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO HAS EXTENDED THE
HURRICANE WATCH NORTHWARD ON THE WEST COAST OF THE BAJA CALIFORNIA
PENINSULA FROM PUNTA ABREOJOS TO PUNTA EUGENIA AND ON THE EAST
COAST FROM MULEGE TO BAHIA SAN JUAN BAUTISTA. A HURRICANE WATCH IS
NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE BAJA CALIFORNIA PENINSULA NORTH OF BAHIA
MAGDALENA ON THE WEST COAST TO PUNTA EUGENIA...AND NORTH OF SAN
EVARISTO ON THE EAST COAST TO BAHIA SAN JUAN BAUTISTA. A HURRICANE
WATCH MEANS THAT HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH
AREA...GENERALLY WITHIN 36 HOURS.

AT 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO HAS ISSUED A
TROPICAL STORM WATCH FOR THE WEST COAST OF MAINLAND MEXICO FROM
ALTATA TO HUATABAMPITO. A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS THAT TROPICAL
STORM CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA...GENERALLY
WITHIN 36 HOURS.

INTERESTS ELSEWHERE IN THE CENTRAL BAJA CALIFORNIA PENINSULA AND IN
WESTERN MAINLAND MEXICO SHOULD MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF JIMENA.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA...PLEASE MONITOR
PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

JIMENA IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTHWEST NEAR 9 MPH...15 KM/HR. A TURN
TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHWEST WITH A GRADUAL INCREASE IN FORWARD SPEED
IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 24 TO 36 HOURS. ON THE FORECAST TRACK...
JIMENA WILL BE APPROACHING THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE BAJA
CALIFORNIA PENINSULA ON TUESDAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 155 MPH...250 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS. JIMENA IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CATEGORY FOUR HURRICANE ON
THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON SCALE...AND VERY NEAR THE THRESHOLD OF CATEGORY
FIVE STATUS. SOME FLUCTUATIONS IN STRENGTH ARE LIKELY DURING THE
NEXT DAY OR SO...BUT JIMENA IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN A MAJOR HURRICANE
UNTIL LANDFALL.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 45 MILES...75 KM...FROM
THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 140
MILES...220 KM. AN AUTOMATED STATION ON SOCORRO ISLAND...LOCATED
ABOUT 110 MILES...175 KM..WEST-SOUTHWEST OF JIMENA...HAS REPORTED
SUSTAINED TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS FOR THE PAST SEVERAL HOURS.

THE ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 931 MB...27.49 INCHES.

JIMENA IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE TOTAL RAIN ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 10
INCHES OVER THE SOUTHERN HALF OF THE BAJA CALIFORNIA PENINSULA AND
PORTIONS OF WESTERN MEXICO DURING THE NEXT 2 DAYS...WITH POSSIBLE
ISOLATED MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF 15 INCHES.

A DANGEROUS STORM SURGE ALONG WITH BATTERING WAVES WILL PRODUCE
SIGNIFICANT COASTAL FLOODING ALONG THE BAJA CALIFORNIA PENINSULA.

...SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT INFORMATION...
LOCATION...19.4N 109.6W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...155 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NORTHWEST OR 320 DEGREES AT 9 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...931 MB

AN INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE
CENTER AT 1100 PM PDT FOLLOWED BY THE NEXT COMPLETE ADVISORY AT 200
AM PDT.

Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on September 01, 2009, 04:50:37 PM
Tropical Storm Erika has formed!
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 01, 2009, 10:18:39 PM
Tropical Storm Erika will need to be watched as its track is projected to be further south than what Bill and Danny took.  Winds remain at 50 mph as of 8 PM EDT, but it's forecasted to intensify.  Meanwhile, Hurricane Jimena in the Eastern Pacific has weakened to a Category 3 hurricane but still has winds of 120 mph.  It will make landfall tomorrow night over the Baja California Penninsula, and the remnants of Jimena will likely impact southern California and southern Arizona early next week.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on September 02, 2009, 04:20:30 AM
Latest on Erika
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 02, 2009, 08:40:54 AM
Tropical Storm Erika is fighting some moderate wind shear.  The sustained winds have dropped to 45 mph as of the 8 AM EDT advisory.  Erika's track has shifted southward, so parts of the Leeward Islands are now under tropical storm warnings.  Meanwhile, Hurricane Jimena is currently impacting the Baja California Peninsula.  Jimena's sustained winds are down to 105 mph, but it'll still be a hurricane when it makes a direct landfall tonight.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on September 02, 2009, 04:13:22 PM
Erika has decided to commit suicide. Its center now moved further south. Forecast moves it over many islands w some shear. Perhaps there is some hope if it can make it through the next few days. Otherwise.... its another Ana
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on September 02, 2009, 04:18:52 PM
Yeah, I saw that in the Carribean it has so much shear that it would kill a storm like that. It's very similar to what my storm had to go through.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 02, 2009, 04:21:04 PM
If Erika does make it, this is what the forecast discussion says for my area next week.

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
DRY NORTHEAST FLOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. MOISTURE WILL
BEGIN TO CREEP BACK INTO THE REGION BY SUNDAY WITH DEWPOINTS
CLIMBING OUT OF THE 50S BACK MORE SOLIDLY INTO THE 60S. BOTH THE
ECMWF AND GFS SHOW THAT RETURNING AND DEEPENING TROPICAL MOISTURE
EARLY NEXT WEEK ALONG WITH THE UPPER TROUGH NEARING FROM THE WEST.
THIS WILL BRING INCREASING RAIN/THUNDER CHANCES. WILL HAVE TO WAIT
AND SEE WHAT IMPACT ERIKA WILL HAVE ON GEORGIA...BUT THAT LOOKS
TO BE THURSDAY OR BEYOND. COULD SPELL A WETTER PERIOD LATE NEXT
WEEK.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on September 02, 2009, 04:33:43 PM
If it can hang on through the weekend it may indeed have a sliver of hope. If it can move a little but north of all those islands, it would have a much better chance
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 02, 2009, 08:44:56 PM
Erika is barely a tropical storm with sustained winds of 40 mph and is almost following Ana's footsteps.  It's not looking good for Erika's chances of survival over the next five days as eluded by everyone in the previous posts.  Meanwhile, Hurricane Jimena has made landfall, but the forecast track now indicates that its remnants won't reach the United States.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on September 02, 2009, 09:43:05 PM
Erika is barely a tropical storm with sustained winds of 40 mph and is almost following Ana's footsteps.  It's not looking good for Erika's chances of survival over the next five days as eluded by everyone in the previous posts.  Meanwhile, Hurricane Jimena has made landfall, but the forecast track now indicates that its remnants won't reach the United States.

I was REALLY hoping for some Jimena rain to come to my area, but unfortunately that won't happen.  :cry3:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 02, 2009, 10:06:18 PM
What in the world?!?! :blink: :blink: Why is Jimena going to make that big turn??? :wacko: Is there something "blocking" it? :dunno: This was never on the previous projected paths. :no:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on September 02, 2009, 10:08:09 PM
What in the world?!?! :blink: :blink: Why is Jimena going to make that big turn??? :wacko: Is there something "blocking" it? :dunno: This was never on the previous projected paths. :no:
Actually it was supposed to turn left and sorta drift from the models i saw
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on September 03, 2009, 07:12:40 AM
Erika may have some life left in the poor girl. Models showing a more northern trend in the track. Recon this morning founds some stronger winds too.  NHC may bump the winds a little for the 8am advisory
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 03, 2009, 11:42:22 AM
Erika can't reform into a TS again?
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 03, 2009, 12:25:00 PM
Tropical Storm Erika still has sustained winds of 40 mph as of the 11 AM EDT advisory, but it's becoming greatly disorganized.  NHC is predicting Erika to dissipate over the next few days due to strong wind shear and the nearby islands.  Even if Erika makes it north of the islands, I don't see this system regenerating at all.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on September 04, 2009, 02:21:24 AM
The NHC has posted the last advisory on Erika. I we may have seen the last of this system. It may be tough but I think there might be a slight chance to reform. Nearly all the models insists it

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Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 04, 2009, 01:47:47 PM
heh my area is right on the track
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 04, 2009, 10:51:22 PM
What's with all these storms dying and then redeveloping? :wacko: If Erika redevelops, I  woulddoubt it's going to be anything stronger than a TS. Maybe it'll even pull another Ana. :thinking:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 05, 2009, 08:02:13 AM
What's with all these storms dying and then redeveloping? :wacko: If Erika redevelops, I  woulddoubt it's going to be anything stronger than a TS. Maybe it'll even pull another Ana. :thinking:
NHC doesn't give any chance for Erika's remnants to redevelop in the latest tropical outlook, so I'll be shocked if anything happens.  Andy, El Niņo changes the wind patterns worldwide, and one impact is that it increases the vertical wind shear in the Atlantic.  Thus, many storms that try to develop just get sheared apart and only have a chance to redevelop when they find areas of lighter wind shear.  While we can't let our guard down this year, the next two years concern me far more as conditions should return to neutral or perhaps even shift completely over to La Niņa, which are times when wind shear is reduced in the Atlantic.  While there are many factors that determine how active a hurricane season becomes, El Niņo and La Niņa play a significant role.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 05, 2009, 12:24:56 PM
So you'll get more hurricanes and warm temps with La Niña?
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on September 05, 2009, 05:01:51 PM
Its much more favorable then
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Stephen on September 07, 2009, 04:53:03 PM
Tropical Depression Seven has formed in the Atlantic.

Quote
000
WTNT32 KNHC 072034
TCPAT2
BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION SEVEN ADVISORY NUMBER   1
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL072009
500 PM AST MON SEP 07 2009

...NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS IN THE FAR EASTERN ATLANTIC...

AT 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION SEVEN
WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 12.5 NORTH...LONGITUDE 24.5 WEST OR ABOUT
160 MILES...255 KM...SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CAPE VERDE ISLANDS.

THE DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 16 MPH...26 KM/HR. A
TURN TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST AND A SLIGHT DECREASE IN FORWARD
SPEED IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT DAY OR TWO.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 35 MPH...55 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS. STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS...AND
THE DEPRESSION IS EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM TONIGHT OR
TUESDAY.

THE ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1005 MB...29.68 INCHES.

OUTER RAIN BANDS FROM THE DEPRESSION ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO
SPREAD ACROSS THE SOUTHERN CAPE VERDE ISLANDS TONIGHT...PRODUCING
LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL AND GUSTY WINDS.

...SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...12.5N 24.5W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST OR 280 DEGREES AT 16 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
1100 PM AST.

$$
FORECASTER BROWN


Doesn't look like this one's going to bother anybody:

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Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Mike M on September 07, 2009, 05:29:27 PM
Looks like it's just going to be a fish storm. If anything it might affect the Azores, but I'll keep an eye on it...
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 07, 2009, 10:42:06 PM
Tropical Depression Seven has formed in the Atlantic.

Didn't see that coming. :blink: But then again, it's going nowhere near the U.S. :no: What would be interesting is if a tropical system were to form and turn halfway around to hit Africa.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Mike M on September 07, 2009, 11:11:03 PM
TS Flintstone has formed:

Quote
BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM FRED ADVISORY NUMBER   2
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL072009
1100 PM AST MON SEP 07 2009

...SIXTH TROPICAL STORM OF THE ATLANTIC SEASON FORMS...

AT 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM FRED WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 11.8 NORTH...LONGITUDE 26.3 WEST OR ABOUT 245
MILES...390 KM...SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CAPE VERDE
ISLANDS.

FRED IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 15 MPH...24 KM/HR. A GRADUAL
TURN TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST AND NORTHWEST WITH A SLIGHT DECREASE
IN FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

SATELLITE IMAGERY INDICATES THAT MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE
INCREASED TO NEAR 40 MPH...65 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS. SOME
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 35 MILES...55 KM
FROM THE CENTER.

THE ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1004 MB...29.65 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...11.8N 26.3W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST OR 275 DEGREES AT 15 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
500 AM AST.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on September 08, 2009, 12:58:32 AM
You mean Fred Flintstone  :bleh:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Mike M on September 08, 2009, 09:51:12 AM
5AM advisory, winds increased to 50 mph, still not a threat to land:

Quote
BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM FRED ADVISORY NUMBER   3
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL072009
500 AM AST TUE SEP 08 2009

...FRED STRENGTHENING OVER THE FAR EASTERN TROPICAL ATLANTIC...

AT 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM FRED WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 11.8 NORTH...LONGITUDE 27.3 WEST OR ABOUT 285
MILES...460 KM...SOUTHWEST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CAPE VERDE ISLANDS.

FRED IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 15 MPH...24 KM/HR.  A GRADUAL
TURN TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST AND NORTHWEST WITH A DECREASE IN
FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

SATELLITE IMAGES INDICATE THAT THE MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE
INCREASED TO NEAR 50 MPH...85 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS.
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST...AND FRED COULD BECOME A
HURRICANE OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1000 MB...29.53 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...11.8N 27.3W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST OR 275 DEGREES AT 15 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
1100 AM AST.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 08, 2009, 11:02:57 AM
Tropical Storm Fred is strengthening and may become a hurricane soon as the winds have increased to 65 mph.  Fred has no chance to threaten the United States.  Here's the 11 AM EDT advisory from NHC:

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000
WTNT32 KNHC 081434
TCPAT2
BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM FRED ADVISORY NUMBER   4
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL072009
1100 AM AST TUE SEP 08 2009

...FRED CONTINUING TO STRENGTHEN...EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE...

AT 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM FRED WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 11.9 NORTH...LONGITUDE 28.6 WEST OR ABOUT 345
MILES...555 KM...SOUTHWEST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CAPE VERDE ISLANDS.

FRED IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 14 MPH...22 KM/HR.  A GRADUAL
TURN TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST AND NORTHWEST WITH A DECREASE IN
FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

SATELLITE IMAGES INDICATE THAT THE MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE
INCREASED TO NEAR 65 MPH...100 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS.
SOME ADDITIONAL STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF
DAYS AND FRED IS EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE BY WEDNESDAY.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 105 MILES...165 KM
FROM THE CENTER.

THE ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 994 MB...29.35 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...11.9N 28.6W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST OR 275 DEGREES AT 14 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...994 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
500 PM AST.

$$
FORECASTER BLAKE
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Mike M on September 08, 2009, 11:16:31 AM
Woah, 65 mph already? I'd expect a hurricane by late this evening if Fred continues to intensify at this rate.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 08, 2009, 02:35:03 PM
Typical of other storms this season, either a fish storm or a measly TD once reaching landfall. :angry:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 08, 2009, 04:34:15 PM
Tropical Storm Fred is up to 70 mph and should become a hurricane tonight.  Here's the 5 PM EDT advisory:

Quote
000
WTNT32 KNHC 082031
TCPAT2
BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM FRED ADVISORY NUMBER   5
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL072009
500 PM AST TUE SEP 08 2009

...FRED ALMOST A HURRICANE...

AT 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM FRED WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 12.1 NORTH...LONGITUDE 29.8 WEST OR ABOUT 410
MILES...655 KM...WEST-SOUTHWEST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CAPE VERDE
ISLANDS.

FRED IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 14 MPH...22 KM/HR.  A GRADUAL
TURN TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST AND NORTHWEST WITH A DECREASE IN
FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE INCREASED TO NEAR 70 MPH...110 KM/HR...
WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  ADDITIONAL STRENGTHENING IS LIKELY AND FRED IS
EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE LATER TONIGHT OR EARLY TOMORROW.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 105 MILES...165 KM
FROM THE CENTER.

THE ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 990 MB...29.23 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...12.1N 29.8W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST OR 280 DEGREES AT 14 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...990 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
1100 PM AST.

$$
FORECASTER BLAKE
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 08, 2009, 04:42:25 PM
Tropical Storm Fred's Storm Track (provided by the NHC)
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on September 08, 2009, 05:11:00 PM
TS Flintstone has formed:
[/quote]
You mean Fred Flintstone  :bleh:
ROLF!! :rofl2: :lol:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 08, 2009, 06:40:35 PM

ROLF!! :rofl2: :lol:

*ROFL :P
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 08, 2009, 10:53:16 PM
Fred has become the second hurricane of the Atlantic season.  Here's the 11 PM EDT advisory:

Quote
000
WTNT32 KNHC 090243
TCPAT2
BULLETIN
HURRICANE FRED ADVISORY NUMBER   6
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL072009
1100 PM AST TUE SEP 08 2009

...FRED BECOMES A HURRICANE...THE SECOND OF THE ATLANTIC SEASON...

AT 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE FRED WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 12.6 NORTH...LONGITUDE 30.6 WEST OR ABOUT 445 MILES...
715 KM...WEST-SOUTHWEST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CAPE VERDE ISLANDS.

FRED IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 12 MPH...19 KM/HR...
AND A TURN TOWARD THE NORTHWEST IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT DAY OR
SO.  FRED IS THEN FORECAST TO TURN TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHWEST WITH
A DECREASE IN FORWARD SPEED ON THURSDAY.

SATELLITE IMAGES INDICATE THAT MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE
INCREASED TO NEAR 75 MPH...120 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  FRED IS
NOW A CATEGORY ONE HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON HURRICANE SCALE.
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING THE DAY OR SO...
FOLLOWED BY SLOW WEAKENING BEGINNING ON THURSDAY.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 25 MILES...35 KM...FROM
THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO
85 MILES...140 KM.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 987 MB...29.15 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...12.6N 30.6W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST-NORTHWEST OR 295 DEGREES AT 12 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...987 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
500 AM AST.

$$
FORECASTER BERG
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Mike M on September 09, 2009, 06:12:51 AM
5AM advisory - storm continues to intensify with 105 mph winds, but is expected to weaken tomorrow.

Quote
BULLETIN
HURRICANE FRED ADVISORY NUMBER   7
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL072009
500 AM AST WED SEP 09 2009

...FRED INTENSIFIES RAPIDLY OVER THE FAR EASTERN TROPICAL
ATLANTIC...

AT 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE FRED WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 13.2 NORTH...LONGITUDE 31.7 WEST OR ABOUT 500 MILES...
805 KM...WEST-SOUTHWEST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CAPE VERDE ISLANDS.

FRED IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 13 MPH...20
KM/HR...AND A TURN TOWARD THE NORTHWEST AND THEN NORTH-NORTHWEST
WITH A DECREASE IN FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT COUPLE
OF DAYS.

SATELLITE IMAGES INDICATE THAT THE MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE
INCREASED TO NEAR 105 MPH...165 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  FRED IS
A CATEGORY TWO HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON SCALE.  SOME
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST...AND FRED COULD BECOME A
MAJOR HURRICANE LATER TODAY.  WEAKENING IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON
THURSDAY.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 25 MILES...35 KM...FROM
THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 85
MILES...140 KM.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 970 MB...28.64 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...13.2N 31.7W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST-NORTHWEST OR 300 DEGREES AT 13 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...970 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
1100 AM AST.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 09, 2009, 10:47:37 AM
Hurricane Fred has reached Category 3 intensity with sustained winds of 120 mph.  Here's the 11 AM EDT advisory from NHC on the Atlantic's second major hurricane of the season:

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WTNT32 KNHC 091442
TCPAT2
BULLETIN
HURRICANE FRED ADVISORY NUMBER   8
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL072009
1100 AM AST WED SEP 09 2009

...FRED BECOMES THE SECOND MAJOR HURRICANE OF THE YEAR...NO THREAT
TO LAND...

AT 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...THE EYE OF HURRICANE FRED WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 13.9 NORTH...LONGITUDE 32.4 WEST OR ABOUT 540 MILES...
870 KM...WEST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CAPE VERDE ISLANDS.

FRED IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTHWEST NEAR 13 MPH...20 KM/HR....  A
GRADUAL TURN TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHWEST AND NORTH WITH A DECREASE
IN FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

SATELLITE IMAGES INDICATE THAT MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE
INCREASED TO NEAR 120 MPH...195 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  FRED IS
A CATEGORY THREE HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON SCALE.  SOME
FLUCTATIONS IN INTENSITY ARE POSSIBLE TODAY BUT FRED IS EXPECTED TO
WEAKEN TOMORROW.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 30 MILES...45 KM...FROM
THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 115
MILES...185 KM.

THE ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 958 MB...28.29 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...13.9N 32.4W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...120 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NORTHWEST OR 305 DEGREES AT 13 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...958 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
500 PM AST.

$$
FORECASTER BLAKE
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 26, 2009, 05:19:07 PM
Here's a quick update on the tropics:  Tropical Depression #8 did form near the Cape Verde Islands yesterday, but it has quickly dissipated today.  Thus, the Atlantic continues to be very inactive with only 8 tropical depressions, 6 tropical storms, 2 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes.  The Eastern Pacific, however, has been quite active with 17 tropical depressions, 14 tropical storms, 6 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on September 26, 2009, 05:41:03 PM
Here's a quick update on the tropics:  Tropical Depression #8 did form near the Cape Verde Islands yesterday, but it has quickly dissipated today.  Thus, the Atlantic continues to be very inactive with only 8 tropical depressions, 6 tropical storms, 2 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes.  The Eastern Pacific, however, has been quite active with 17 tropical depressions, 14 tropical storms, 6 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes.

Yeah, I believe at the Eastern Pacific we have TS Nora active right now.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on October 04, 2009, 10:40:59 PM
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000
WTNT34 KNHC 050236
TCPAT4
BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM GRACE ADVISORY NUMBER   1
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL092009
1100 PM AST SUN OCT 04 2009

...TROPICAL STORM FORMS IN THE FAR NORTHEASTERN ATLANTIC...

AT 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM GRACE WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 41.2 NORTH...LONGITUDE 20.3 WEST OR ABOUT 420
MILES...675 KM...NORTHEAST OF THE AZORES.

GRACE IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTHEAST NEAR 25 MPH...41 KM/HR...AND
THIS GENERAL MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE DURING THE NEXT DAY OR
SO.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 65 MPH...100 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  WEAKENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS AND GRACE IS
EXPECTED TO BE ABSORBED BY A LARGE NON-TROPICAL LOW PRESSURE AREA
OVER THE NORTHEASTERN ATLANTIC MONDAY NIGHT OR TUESDAY.

GRACE IS A SMALL TROPICAL CYCLONE.  TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS
EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 50 MILES...85 KM FROM THE CENTER.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 990 MB...29.23 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...41.2N 20.3W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NORTHEAST OR 55 DEGREES AT 25 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...990 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
500 AM AST.

$$
FORECASTER BROWN/FRANKLIN

We have another TS in the Atlantic, my friends. Grace is the name. It's located up north, so it is not capable of making landfall as of now.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on October 04, 2009, 11:02:37 PM
I'm surprised this system even got named.  It's expected to be absorbed by an extratropical low within 36 hours, so I don't expect to hear much about Tropical Storm Grace.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on October 04, 2009, 11:18:04 PM
I'm surprised too, this hurricane season ended after Fred for me.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on October 05, 2009, 03:05:22 AM
Season ended after Bill for me
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on October 06, 2009, 04:59:27 PM
Grace is gone, but we have a new tropical storm that is also expected to be short-lived.  Meet Tropical Storm Henri:

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WTNT35 KNHC 062056
TCPAT5
BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM HENRI ADVISORY NUMBER   1
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL102009
500 PM AST TUE OCT 06 2009

...TROPICAL STORM HENRI FORMS EAST OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS...EXPECTED
TO BE SHORT-LIVED...

SATELLITE DATA INDICATE THAT THE AREA OF LOW PRESSURE LOCATED EAST
OF THE LESSER ANTILLES HAS STRENGTHENED INTO TROPICAL STORM HENRI...
THE EIGHTH NAMED TROPICAL CYCLONE OF THE SEASON.  AT 500 PM AST...
2100 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM HENRI WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 17.8 NORTH...LONGITUDE 54.0 WEST OR ABOUT 600 MILES...965
KM...EAST OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS.

HENRI IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 15 MPH...24 KM/HR...
AND THIS GENERAL MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE OVER THE NEXT DAY
OR SO.  ON THIS TRACK...THE CENTER OF HENRI AND THE ASSOCIATED
STRONG WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN WELL NORTH OF THE LESSER
ANTILLES.

SATELLITE DATA INDICATE THAT MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 40
MPH...65 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  HENRI IS EXPECTED TO BE A
SHORT-LIVED TROPICAL CYCLONE AND COULD WEAKEN TO A REMNANT LOW BY
WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 50 MILES...85
KM...NORTHEAST OF THE CENTER.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1007 MB...29.74 INCHES.

...SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...17.8N 54.0W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST-NORTHWEST OR 300 DEGREES AT 18 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
1100 PM AST.

$$
FORECASTER BERG
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on October 06, 2009, 05:12:57 PM
hai Henri  :wave:

(btw pronounciation: ON-ree)  :yes:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on October 09, 2009, 01:28:55 AM
Just as anticipated, Tropical Storm Henri didn't last long as it dissipated earlier today.  The tropics are quiet once again.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on October 09, 2009, 01:31:35 AM
Bye bye pathetic little Henri!
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on October 18, 2009, 02:47:46 PM
Although the Atlantic has been completely quiet, the Eastern Pacific continues to be very active.  El Niņo years usually result in this situation.  Next year could be dangerous in the Atlantic when conditions shift back to neutral or even head towards La Niņa.  Last night, Hurricane Rick set an impressive intensity mark for the Eastern Pacific.  Rick poses a threat to western Mexico in several days, but it won't nearly be as strong as what it is now.  Here's what the advisory from 11 PM EDT last night on Rick said:

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ZCZC MIATCPEP5 ALL
TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM
BULLETIN
HURRICANE RICK ADVISORY NUMBER  11
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   EP202009
800 PM PDT SAT OCT 17 2009

...WITH 180 MPH WINDS...RICK BECOMES THE SECOND STRONGEST EASTERN
NORTH PACIFIC HURRICANE ON RECORD AFTER LINDA OF 1997...
 
INTERESTS IN SOUTHERN BAJA CALIFORNIA AND THE SOUTHWEST COAST OF
MEXICO SHOULD MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF THIS SEVERE HURRICANE.
 
AT 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...THE EYE OF HURRICANE RICK WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 15.0 NORTH...LONGITUDE 105.9 WEST OR ABOUT 295 MILES
...475 KM...SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF MANZANILLO MEXICO AND ABOUT 605 MILES
...975 KM...SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO.
 
RICK IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 14 MPH...22 KM/HR...
AND THIS MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE ON SUNDAY. A GRADUAL TURN TO
THE NORTHWEST AND NORTH SHOULD BEGIN ON MONDAY.

SATELLITE IMAGES INDICATE THAT RICK HAS CONTINUED TO STRENGTHEN...
AND THE MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NOW ESTIMATED NEAR 180
MPH...285 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS. RICK IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
CATEGORY FIVE HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON HURRICANE SCALE.
SOME FLUCTUATIONS IN INTENSITY ARE LIKELY ON SUNDAY.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 45 MILES...75 KM...FROM
THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 155
MILES...250 KM.
 
ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 906 MB...26.75 INCHES.
 
LARGE SWELLS GENERATED BY RICK WILL AFFECT PORTIONS OF THE SOUTHERN
COAST OF MEXICO DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS...CAUSING
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS.
 
...SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT INFORMATION...
LOCATION...15.0N 105.9W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...180 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST-NORTHWEST OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...906 MB
 
THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
200 AM PDT.
 
$$
FORECASTER AVILA
 
NNNN
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on October 20, 2009, 08:31:00 PM
Wow, the 18z run of the GFS is working it's magic to create a fantasy tropical system making landfall in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. The forecast discussion for Atlanta mentions the disagreements between the GFS and the Euro on this. It reminds me of the November storms we have had form like Hurricane Paloma in 2008 and Hurricane Kate in 1985, if not mistaken did make landfall in the Eastern Gulf.

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.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
MAIN PRECIP CHANCES WILL BE FRIDAY/FRIDAY NIGHT WITH THE COLD FRONT
FORECAST TO MOVE ACROSS THE AREA FRIDAY NIGHT/SATURDAY. A PERIOD OF
HEAVY RAIN CAN BE EXPECTED AND GENERALLY THE GFS IS MORE IN LINE
WITH THE EUROPEAN MODEL WITH THE BEST DYNAMICS TO THE NORTH. MOST
PRECIP WILL HAVE ENDED OR BE ENDING SATURDAY.

NO CONFIDENCE WITH THE FORECAST SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY AS THE GFS
AND EUROPEAN MODELS DIFFER GREATLY WITH THE EUROPEAN SPREADING
MOISTURE BACK OVER THE AREA SUNDAY WHILE BRINGING A TROPICAL SYSTEM
INTO THE EASTERN GULF OF MEXICO THROUGH TUESDAY.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on November 04, 2009, 05:36:33 PM
It may be November, but that doesn't mean the hurricane season is over.  Say hello to Tropical Storm Ida in the western Caribbean with sustained winds of 60 mph.  Ida will make landfall in Nicaragua tonight and could track northward toward the Gulf of Mexico if it survives:

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WTNT31 KNHC 042104
TCPAT1
BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM IDA ADVISORY NUMBER   2...CORRECTED
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL112009
400 PM EST WED NOV 04 2009

CORRECTED DEPRESSION TO IDA IN RAINFALL STATEMENT

...THE NINTH TROPICAL STORM OF THE SEASON FORMS...HEADED TOWARD
NICARAGUA....

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE ENTIRE EASTERN
COAST OF NICARAGUA AND FOR THE ISLANDS OF SAN ANDRES AND
PROVIDENCIA.

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE WARNING AREA WITHIN 24 HOURS.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA...PLEASE MONITOR
PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

AT 400 PM EST...2100 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM IDA WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 12.0 NORTH...LONGITUDE 82.7 WEST OR ABOUT 75
MILES...120 KM...WEST-SOUTHWEST OF SAN ANDRES ISLAND AND ABOUT 75
MILES...120 KM...EAST OF BLUEFIELDS NICARAGUA.

IDA IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 6 MPH...9 KM/HR.  A
TURN TOWARD THE NORTHWEST AND A DECREASE IN FORWARD SPEED IS
EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.  ON THE FORECAST TRACK...IDA
SHOULD MAKE LANDFALL ALONG THE EAST COAST OF NICARAGUA OVERNIGHT.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE INCREASED TO NEAR 60 MPH...95 KM/HR...
WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  SOME FURTHER INTENSIFICATION OF THIS SYSTEM IS
POSSIBLE BEFORE LANDFALL.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 45 MILES...75 KM
FROM THE CENTER.

THE LATEST CENTRAL PRESSURE MEASURED BY AN AIR FORCE RECONNAISSANCE
PLANE IS 996 MB...29.41 INCHES.

IDA IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE TOTAL RAINFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 7
INCHES OVER SAN ANDRES ISLAND WITH MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF 12 INCHES
POSSIBLE.  RAINFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 15 TO 20 INCHES ARE EXPECTED
OVER EASTERN NICARAGUA AND EASTERN HONDURAS WITH MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF
25 INCHES POSSIBLE.  THESE RAINS COULD PRODUCE LIFE-THREATENING
FLASH FLOOD AND MUD SLIDES.

...SUMMARY OF 400 PM EST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...12.0N 82.7W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WEST-NORTHWEST OR 300 DEGREES AT 6 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB

AN INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE
CENTER AT 700 PM EST FOLLOWED BY THE NEXT COMPLETE ADVISORY AT 1000
PM EST.

$$
FORECASTER BLAKE/PASCH
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on November 04, 2009, 08:10:02 PM
Reminds me a little of TS Arthur in 08
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on November 04, 2009, 08:29:29 PM
ahahahaha
http://moe.met.fsu.edu/cgi-bin/gfdltc2.cgi?time=2009110418-ida11l&field=Sea+Level+Pressure&hour=Animation

(http://moe.met.fsu.edu/tcgengifs/gfdl/2009110418-ida11l/slp18.png)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/Panthers82/thgeorgejeffers0lm1.gif)
 :rofl2: :rofl2: Silly GFDL :P
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Mike M on November 05, 2009, 10:22:20 AM
Ida now a hurricane and moving inland...

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HURRICANE IDA ADVISORY NUMBER   5
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL112009
1000 AM EST THU NOV 05 2009

...IDA INLAND OVER EAST-CENTRAL NICARAGUA...

A HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE EAST COAST OF
NICARAGUA FROM BLUEFIELDS NORTHWARD TO PUERTO CABEZAS.
HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS ARE EXPECTED SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE WARNING
AREA DURING THE NEXT SEVERAL HOURS.

AT 10 AM EST...1500 UTC...THE GOVERNMENT OF NICARAGUA HAS
DISCONTINUED THE TROPICAL STORM WARNING FROM SOUTH OF BLUEFIELDS TO
THE NICARAGUA/COSTA RICA BORDER.

A HURRICANE WATCH AND A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR
THE EASTERN COAST OF NICARAGUA FROM NORTH OF PUERTO CABEZAS TO THE
HONDURAS/NICARAGUA BORDER.  A HURRICANE WATCH MEANS THAT HURRICANE
CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA.  A TROPICAL STORM
WARNING MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED SOMEWHERE
WITHIN THE WARNING AREA WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS.

INTERESTS IN HONDURAS SHOULD MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF IDA.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA...PLEASE MONITOR
PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

AT 1000 AM EST...1500 UTC...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IDA WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 13.1 NORTH...LONGITUDE 83.7 WEST OR ABOUT 75 MILES...
125 KM...NORTH OF BLUEFIELDS NICARAGUA AND ABOUT 65 MILES...105 KM
...SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF PUERTO CABEZAS NICARAGUA.

IDA IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTHWEST NEAR 6 MPH...9 KM/HR...AND A
TURN TO THE NORTH-NORTHWEST IS EXPECTED LATER TODAY...FOLLOWED BY A
TURN TOWARD THE NORTH LATE FRIDAY OR FRIDAY NIGHT. ON THE FORECAST
TRACK...THE CENTER OF IDA WILL MOVE ACROSS EASTERN NICARAGUA AND
EASTERN HONDURAS DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 75 MPH...120 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  IDA IS A CATEGORY ONE HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON SCALE.
WEAKENING IS EXPECTED AS IDA MOVES INLAND OVER NICARAGUA TODAY AND
TONIGHT.  IDA IS FORECAST TO WEAKEN TO A TROPICAL STORM LATER
TODAY.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 15 MILES...30 KM...FROM
THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 70
MILES...110 KM.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 987 MB...29.15 INCHES.

IDA IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE TOTAL RAINFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 7
INCHES OVER THE ISLANDS OFF THE COAST OF NICARAGUA WITH MAXIMUM
AMOUNTS OF 12 INCHES POSSIBLE.  RAINFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 15 TO 20
INCHES ARE EXPECTED OVER EASTERN NICARAGUA AND EASTERN HONDURAS
WITH MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF 25 INCHES POSSIBLE. THESE RAINS COULD
PRODUCE LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOOD AND MUD SLIDES.

A STORM SURGE COULD RAISE WATER LEVELS BY AS MUCH AS 3 FEET ABOVE
GROUND LEVEL ALONG THE EAST COAST OF NICARAGUA...WITH LARGE AND
DANGEROUS BATTERING WAVES...NEAR AND TO THE NORTH OF WHERE THE
CENTER OF IDA MAKES LANDFALL.  WATER LEVELS SHOULD BEGIN TO SUBSIDE
LATER TODAY.

...SUMMARY OF 1000 AM EST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...13.1N 83.7W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NORTHWEST OR 315 DEGREES AT 6 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...987 MB

AN INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE
CENTER AT 100 PM EST FOLLOWED BY THE NEXT COMPLETE ADVISORY AT 400
PM EST.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on November 05, 2009, 11:41:25 PM
Ida has weakened to a tropical depression as it treks through Nicaragua, but it's forecasted to reemerge back over the Caribbean Sea by Saturday where it can regain some intensity.  If this forecast verifies, the southern United States will need to be on alert.  Here's the 10 PM EST advisory on Ida:

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WTNT31 KNHC 060236
TCPAT1
BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION IDA ADVISORY NUMBER   7
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL112009
1000 PM EST THU NOV 05 2009

...IDA WEAKENS TO A DEPRESSION...FLOOD THREAT CONTINUES...

AT 1000 PM EST...0300 UTC...THE GOVERNMENT OF NICARAGUA HAS
DISCONTINUED THE TROPICAL STORM WARNING FOR THE EAST COAST OF
NICARAGUA FROM BLUEFIELDS NORTHWARD TO THE HONDURAS/NICARAGUA
BORDER.

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHEAST COAST OF
HONDURAS FROM LIMON EASTWARD TO THE HONDURAS/NICARAGUA BORDER.  A
TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA...GENERALLY WITHIN 36 HOURS.

INTERESTS ELSEWHERE IN HONDURAS SHOULD MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF IDA.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA...PLEASE MONITOR
PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

AT 1000 PM EST...0300 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION IDA
WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 13.8 NORTH...LONGITUDE 84.1 WEST OR ABOUT
50 MILES... 80 KM...WEST-SOUTHWEST OF PUERTO CABEZAS NICARAGUA.

THE DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHWEST NEAR 5 MPH.  A
TURN TOWARD THE NORTH AT A SLIGHTLY FASTER FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED
ON FRIDAY. ON THE FORECAST TRACK...THE CENTER OF IDA WILL MOVE
ACROSS NORTHEASTERN NICARAGUA AND EASTERN HONDURAS DURING THE
NEXT DAY OR SO.  THE TROPICAL CYCLONE IS FORECAST TO EMERGE OVER
THE NORTHWESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA EARLY SATURDAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE DECREASED TO NEAR 35 MPH...55
KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  ADDITIONAL WEAKENING IS EXPECTED
TONIGHT AND FRIDAY AS IDA MOVES OVER LAND.  SOME RESTRENGTHENING IS
LIKELY AFTER IDA EMERGES OVER THE NORTHWESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA ON
SATURDAY.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1004 MB...29.65 INCHES.

IDA IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE TOTAL RAINFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 7
INCHES ALONG THE COASTS OF EASTERN HONDURAS AND NICARAGUA...AND THE
ISLANDS OFF THE COAST OF NICARAGUA WITH MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF 12
INCHES POSSIBLE.  MAXIMUM RAINFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 15 TO 20 INCHES
ARE POSSIBLE OVER REGIONS OF ELEVATED TERRAIN IN HONDURAS AND
NICARAGUA.  THESE RAINS COULD PRODUCE LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODS
AND MUD SLIDES.

...SUMMARY OF 1000 PM EST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...13.8N 84.1W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NORTH-NORTHWEST OR 330 DEGREES AT 5 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB

AN INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE
CENTER AT 100 AM EST FOLLOWED BY THE NEXT COMPLETE ADVISORY AT 400
AM EST.

$$
FORECASTER PASCH/ROBERTS
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on November 06, 2009, 01:08:57 AM
AFTER IDA ENTERS THE SOUTHERN GULF OF MEXICO....THE INTENSITY FORECAST IS HIGHLY UNCERTAIN. THE LARGE-SCALE MODELS ALL AGREE ON AN INCREASINGLY STRONG VERTICAL SHEAR ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPING OVER THE GULF OF MEXICO TOWARD THE END OF THE FORECAST PERIOD. THE GFDL AND HWRF MODELS...PARTICULARLY THE FORMER...SHOW SIGNIFICANT INTENSIFICATION OF IDA IN THE LATTER PART OF THE PERIOD. IT SHOULD BE RECALLED HOWEVER THAT THESE MODELS HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO HAVE A HIGH BIAS IN STRONGLY SHEARED ENVIRONMENTS...AS WAS THE CASE WITH TROPICAL STORMS DANNY...ERIKA...AND HENRI OF THIS YEAR. CONSEQUENTLY...THE OFFICIAL WIND SPEED FORECAST LEANS MORE TOWARD THE WEAKER LGEM AND SHIPS PREDICTIONS
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on November 06, 2009, 04:01:50 PM
Tropical Depression Ida has reemerged over the Caribbean Sea a little faster than expected, so restrengthening is likely during this weekend.  It's possible that Ida could become extratropical as it reaches the southern United States due to increased wind shear in the Gulf of Mexico.  Here's the 4 PM EST advisory:

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000
WTNT31 KNHC 062045
TCPAT1
BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION IDA ADVISORY NUMBER  10
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL112009
400 PM EST FRI NOV 06 2009

...IDA EMERGES INTO THE NORTHWESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA...EXPECTED TO
STRENGTHEN...

INTERESTS IN THE YUCATAN PENINSULA OF MEXICO AND WESTERN CUBA SHOULD
MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF IDA.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA...PLEASE MONITOR
PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

AT 400 PM EST...2100 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION IDA WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 15.7 NORTH...LONGITUDE 83.9 WEST OR ABOUT 65
MILES...110 KM...NORTHWEST OF CABO GRACIAS A DIOS ON THE
NICARAGUA/HONDURAS BORDER.

THE DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTH NEAR 8 MPH...13 KM/HR.
THIS GENERAL MOTION IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE TONIGHT...WITH A TURN
TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHWEST EXPECTED TOMORROW.  ON THE FORECAST
TRACK...IDA SHOULD APPROACH THE YUCATAN PENINSULA OF MEXICO LATE
SUNDAY. 

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS REMAIN NEAR 35 MPH...55 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  SOME INCREASE IN STRENGTH IS EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT 48
HOURS AND IDA IS FORECAST TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM ON SATURDAY.

THE ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1007 MB...29.74 INCHES.

THE RAINFALL THREAT ASSOCIATED WITH IDA IS DIMINISHING OVER CENTRAL
AMERICA.  IDA IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE ADDITIONAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF
1 TO 2 INCHES OVER NORTHEASTERN HONDURAS WITH ISOLATED HEAVIER
TOTALS OVER HIGHER TERRAIN.  THESE RAINS COULD PRODUCE LIFE-
THREATENING FLASH FLOODS AND MUD SLIDES.  RAINFALL ASSOCIATED WITH
IDA MAY BEGIN TO AFFECT EASTERN PORTIONS OF THE YUCATAN PENINSULA
ON SATURDAY. 

...SUMMARY OF 400 PM EST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...15.7N 83.9W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NORTH OR 360 DEGREES AT 8 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB

THE NEXT ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AT
1000 PM EST.

$$
FORECASTER BLAKE
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on November 07, 2009, 01:02:59 PM
Ida is once again a tropical storm and could regain hurricane status later today.  Winds have increased to 70 mph, and I think all of you need to pay more attention to this storm because parts of the Southeast are going to be affected by it regardless of whether it makes direct landfall or not:

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Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Anistorm on November 07, 2009, 01:26:18 PM
This is much of a shock to me. I expected Ida to stay as a storm and become extratropical but the forecasts changed dramatically. My southeastern TWCTers, please stay safe out there, as Patrick said, regardless if it makes a direct landfall or not, be careful!
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on November 07, 2009, 01:30:43 PM
Wow...I never thought Ida would be doing something like this. :blink: How ironic that the tropics begin stirring up when less than a month remains in the Hurricane Season. :wacko:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on November 07, 2009, 02:40:26 PM
1pm Tropical Update (Almost a Cat 1 hurricane again!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbQ6nfl2HfM
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on November 08, 2009, 01:26:05 AM
Ida is a hurricane as of 1am honestly I think it should have been a Hurricane at 11

Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on November 08, 2009, 02:26:25 AM
Ida is a hurricane as of 1am honestly I think it should have been a Hurricane at 11
Martin, because we're now back in standard time, the advisory was issued at 10 PM EST (0300 UTC).  Normal advisories are always issued at 0300, 0900, 1500, and 2100 UTC; and UTC time never changes during the year.  An update statement was released at 11:15 PM EST declaring that Ida had become a hurricane again, so NHC agreed with you.

I hope everyone in the Southeast is paying attention to Ida as its winds are up to 90 mph, and it may be a stronger storm than expected when it becomes extratropical near the coast.  Gusty winds, heavy rain, and strong surf will be found next week from eastern Louisiana to western Florida.  Be prepared for some watches to be issued in that region soon.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on November 08, 2009, 03:04:06 AM
I'm having a hard time believing Ida is just gonna get pushed back to the south like that imo :no:, the stronger she gets, the faster she moves, and also the stronger the NHC keeps it's strength before going extra tropical. I could be wrong, but I think Dr. Steve Lyons said that if it got as strong as it is now or stronger, it could fight against most of that wind shear and still make landfall in FL.  I'm not too sure about that, but I think that's what he said. I do know he said it will change the track for landfall along the FL panhandle if it went faster than expected and got towards the panhandle ahead of that cold front.

EDIT: Eventhough Wunderground agrees w/ NHC, I think this track is more reasonable.  :yes:

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Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on November 08, 2009, 02:31:07 PM
A hurricane watch has been issued from Grand Isle, LA to Mexico Beach, FL.  Ida is now a Category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of 100 mph.  The 1 PM EST advisory is given below:

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WTNT31 KNHC 081758
TCPAT1
BULLETIN
HURRICANE IDA SPECIAL ADVISORY NUMBER  19
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL112009
1200 PM CST SUN NOV 08 2009

...HURRICANE WATCH EXTENDED EASTWARD ALONG THE NORTHERN GULF
COAST...IDA STRENGTHENS A LITTLE...

AT 1200 PM CST...1800 UTC...A HURRICANE WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED EAST
OF THE MISSISSIPPI/ALABAMA BORDER TO MEXICO BEACH FLORIDA.  A
HURRICANE WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM GRAND ISLE LOUISIANA TO
MEXICO BEACH FLORIDA.  THIS WATCH DOES NOT INCLUDE THE CITY OF NEW
ORLEANS.  A HURRICANE WATCH MEANS THAT HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE
POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA...GENERALLY WITHIN 36 HOURS.

A HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE YUCATAN PENINSULA OF
MEXICO FROM PLAYA DEL CARMEN TO CABO CATOCHE.  A HURRICANE WARNING
MEANS THAT HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE
WARNING AREA WITHIN 24 HOURS.  PREPARATIONS TO PROTECT LIFE AND
PROPERTY SHOULD BE RUSHED TO COMPLETION IN THE WARNING AREA.

A HURRICANE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE YUCATAN PENINSULA OF
MEXICO FROM TULUM TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN.  A HURRICANE WATCH MEANS THAT
HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA.

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE YUCATAN PENINSULA
OF MEXICO FROM PUNTA ALLEN NORTHWARD TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN AND FROM
CABO CATOCHE WESTWARD TO SAN FELIPE.  A TROPICAL STORM WARNING
MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED WITHIN THE
WARNING AREA WITHIN 24 HOURS.

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE CUBAN PROVINCE OF
PINAR DEL RIO.

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE ISLE OF YOUTH.

INTERESTS ELSEWHERE ALONG THE NORTHERN COAST OF THE GULF OF MEXICO
SHOULD MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF IDA.  ADDITIONAL TROPICAL CYCLONE
WATCHES OR WARNINGS MAY BE REQUIRED LATER TODAY.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA IN THE UNITED
STATES...INCLUDING POSSIBLE INLAND WATCHES AND WARNINGS...PLEASE
MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
FORECAST OFFICE.  FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA
OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED
BY YOUR NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

AT 1200 PM CST...1800 UTC...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IDA WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 21.7 NORTH...LONGITUDE 86.1 WEST OR ABOUT 100 MILES...
155 KM...NORTH-NORTHEAST OF COZUMEL MEXICO AND ABOUT 75 MILES...
125 KM...WEST OF THE WESTERN TIP OF CUBA.

IDA IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTHWEST NEAR 10 MPH...17 KM/HR. A TURN
TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHWEST AND AN INCREASE IN FORWARD SPEED ARE
EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS...WITH A TURN TOWARD THE NORTH
LIKELY BY TUESDAY.  ON THE FORECAST TRACK....THE CENTER OF IDA
SHOULD MOVE INTO THE GULF OF MEXICO THIS AFTERNOON...AND BE NEAR THE
NORTHERN GULF COAST BY TUESDAY.

REPORTS FROM AN AIR FORCE RESERVE HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT INDICATE
THAT MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE INCREASED TO NEAR 100 MPH...
160 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  IDA IS A CATEGORY TWO HURRICANE ON
THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON SCALE.  SOME ADDITIONAL STRENGTHENING IS
POSSIBLE TODAY...WITH GRADUAL WEAKENING EXPECTED ON MONDAY.  IDA IS
EXPECTED TO BEGIN LOSING TROPICAL CHARACTERISTICS ON TUESDAY AS IT
NEARS THE GULF COAST...BUT IT COULD REACH THE COAST AS A TROPICAL
CYCLONE.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 15 MILES...30 KM...FROM
THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO
140 MILES...220 KM.

THE MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE JUST REPORTED BY THE HURRICANE HUNTER
IS 978 MB...28.88 INCHES.

IDA IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE TOTAL RAIN ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 5 INCHES
OVER PORTIONS OF THE YUCATAN PENINSULA AND WESTERN CUBA...WITH
POSSIBLE ISOLATED MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF 10 INCHES.

RAINS WILL BE INCREASING WELL IN ADVANCE OF IDA ACROSS THE CENTRAL
AND EASTERN GULF COAST...BUT WILL BECOME STEADIER AND HEAVIER BY
MONDAY INTO TUESDAY.  TOTAL STORM ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 5 INCHES
WITH ISOLATED MAXIMUM STORM TOTALS OF 8 INCHES WILL BE POSSIBLE
THROUGH TUESDAY FROM THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN GULF COAST NORTHWARD
INTO THE EASTERN PORTIONS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AND THE SOUTHERN
APPALACHIANS.

A STORM SURGE COULD RAISE WATER LEVELS BY AS MUCH AS 3 TO 4 FEET
ABOVE GROUND LEVEL ALONG THE COAST OF THE YUCATAN PENINSULA.  NEAR
THE COAST...THE SURGE WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY LARGE AND DESTRUCTIVE
WAVES.

...SUMMARY OF 1200 PM CST INFORMATION...
LOCATION...21.7N 86.1W
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NORTHWEST OR 325 DEGREES AT 10 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...978 MB

AN INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE
CENTER AT 1200 PM CST FOLLOWED BY THE NEXT COMPLETE ADVISORY AT 300
PM CST.

$$
FORECASTER BEVEN/ROBERTS
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on November 08, 2009, 06:07:29 PM
Ida is a hurricane as of 1am honestly I think it should have been a Hurricane at 11
Martin, because we're now back in standard time, the advisory was issued at 10 PM EST (0300 UTC).  Normal advisories are always issued at 0300, 0900, 1500, and 2100 UTC; and UTC time never changes during the year.  An update statement was released at 11:15 PM EST declaring that Ida had become a hurricane again, so NHC agreed with you.

I hope everyone in the Southeast is paying attention to Ida as its winds are up to 90 mph, and it may be a stronger storm than expected when it becomes extratropical near the coast.  Gusty winds, heavy rain, and strong surf will be found next week from eastern Louisiana to western Florida.  Be prepared for some watches to be issued in that region soon.
Bleh my internal clock is set wrong :P But yea i meant they should have called it at the 10pm official update.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on November 08, 2009, 06:10:09 PM
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Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on November 08, 2009, 07:27:54 PM
7 PM EST Update:  Hurricane Ida has intensified further to sustained winds of 105 mph.  There are no changes to the watches and warnings for the United States yet.

10 PM EST Update:  A hurricane warning has just been issued from Pascagoula, MS to Indian Pass, FL.  Hurricane Ida still has winds of 105 mph.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: Evan2015 on November 08, 2009, 10:51:19 PM
7 PM EST Update:  Hurricane Ida has intensified further to sustained winds of 105 mph.  There are no changes to the watches and warnings for the United States yet.

10 PM EST Update:  A hurricane warning has just been issued from Pascagoula, MS to Indian Pass, FL.  Hurricane Ida still has winds of 105 mph.
STORM ALERT!! :fire: :sos:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on November 09, 2009, 04:15:56 PM
Ida is no longer a hurricane.  The increasing wind shear and the cooler waters in the Gulf of Mexico have weakened Ida to a tropical storm with sustained winds of 70 mph as of now.  All hurricane warnings are gone, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Grand Isle, LA to the Aucilla River in FL.  My best forecast is that Ida will make landfall over Mobile, AL at midnight tonight.  Once Ida is inland, it'll turn eastward and slow down as it becomes extratropical.  A lot of heavy rain is on the way for FL over the next few days, so flooding is the major concern with the impacts of Ida.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: toxictwister00 on November 09, 2009, 10:08:45 PM
A potential for another November critter?  :unsure: :whistling:

Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: WeatherWitness on November 09, 2009, 10:56:24 PM
Good grief...why are the tropics getting active now??? :wacko: :thinking:
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on November 10, 2009, 04:50:24 PM
NHC is done with issuing advisories on Ida as it has become extratropical this morning and has lost winds of tropical storm strength.  All tropical storm warnings are canceled, but the flood warnings will continue for quite a while.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: phw115wvwx on December 01, 2009, 03:14:07 PM
The 2009 hurricane season officially ended yesterday for both the Atlantic and the Eastern Pacific, so here's a final summary:  The Atlantic finished with 9 tropical storms, 3 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes.  It was a below normal year for the Atlantic due to the effects of El Niņo, and I do not expect any names from this season to be retired.  However, the Eastern Pacific finished with 17 tropical storms, 7 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes.  These totals are pretty close to normal for the Eastern Pacific.  Martin, you can lock up this thread for good now.
Title: Re: Hurricane Central 2009
Post by: TWCToday on December 10, 2009, 08:36:33 PM
~packs Steve Lyons away in a box~

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