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Hurricane Kirk Graphics
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:41:16 GMT
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:23:10 GMT
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Kirk Forecast Discussion Number 32
Issued at 900 AM GMT Mon Oct 07 2024
000
WTNT42 KNHC 070839
TCDAT2
Hurricane Kirk Discussion Number 32
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122024
900 AM GMT Mon Oct 07 2024
Kirk has almost completed extratropical transition. The inner core
of the system has basically collapsed and deep convection is
limited to the northern half of the circulation. The system is
moving into a baroclinic zone, and it is expected to be an
extratropical cyclone later today. The initial intensity is nudged
downward to 65 kt based on a blend of the latest satellite
intensity estimates.
Strong shear, dry air, cool waters, and a decrease in upper-level
dynamics should cause Kirk to gradually lose strength. However, the
system's wind field will remain large and Kirk is still expected to
be a strong extratropical low during the next couple of days. The
intensity forecast is in good agreement with the latest GFS
solution.
Kirk is gradually turning to the right, and the latest initial
motion is 050/26 kt. A turn to the east-northeast with an
increase in forward speed is expected during the next couple of days
as the system moves within the fast mid-latitude westerly flow.
This should take the extratropical low to the north of the Azores on
Tuesday and across western Europe on Wednesday.
Although Kirk is over the open ocean, it is still producing large
swells that could lead to life-threatening rip currents across
portions of the Caribbean, Bermuda, the east coast of the U.S., and
Atlantic Canada.
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INIT 07/0900Z 40.2N 41.0W 65 KT 75 MPH
12H 07/1800Z 42.2N 36.8W 60 KT 70 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
24H 08/0600Z 43.4N 29.9W 55 KT 65 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
36H 08/1800Z 43.5N 21.1W 50 KT 60 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
48H 09/0600Z 43.9N 11.5W 45 KT 50 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
60H 09/1800Z 46.0N 2.1W 40 KT 45 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
72H 10/0600Z...DISSIPATED
$$
Forecaster Cangialosi
Categories: Weather
Summary for Hurricane Kirk (AT2/AL122024)
...KIRK ALMOST AN EXTRATROPICAL CYCLONE... ...STILL CAUSING LARGE SWELLS AND RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG THE U.S. EAST COAST...
As of 9:00 AM GMT Mon Oct 7
the center of Kirk was located near 40.2, -41.0
with movement NE at 30 mph.
The minimum central pressure was 966 mb
with maximum sustained winds of about 75 mph.
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Kirk Public Advisory Number 32
Issued at 900 AM GMT Mon Oct 07 2024
837
WTNT32 KNHC 070839
TCPAT2
BULLETIN
Hurricane Kirk Advisory Number 32
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122024
900 AM GMT Mon Oct 07 2024
...KIRK ALMOST AN EXTRATROPICAL CYCLONE...
...STILL CAUSING LARGE SWELLS AND RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG THE U.S.
EAST COAST...
SUMMARY OF 900 AM GMT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...40.2N 41.0W
ABOUT 765 MI...1230 KM WNW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 50 DEGREES AT 30 MPH...48 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...966 MB...28.53 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Interests in the Azores should monitor the progress of Kirk.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 900 AM GMT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Kirk was located
near latitude 40.2 North, longitude 41.0 West. Kirk is moving toward
the northeast near 30 mph (48 km/h). An even faster
east-northeastward motion is expected during the next couple of
days.
Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher
gusts. Although gradual weakening is expected, Kirk is forecast to
become a large and strong extratropical low during the next couple
of days.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from
the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 310
miles (500 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 966 mb (28.53 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
SURF: Swells generated by Kirk are affecting the Leeward Islands,
Bermuda, the Greater Antilles, the Bahamas, the east coast of the
United States, portions of Atlantic Canada, and the Azores. These
swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current
conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 300 PM GMT.
$$
Forecaster Cangialosi
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Kirk Forecast Advisory Number 32
Issued at 0900 UTC MON OCT 07 2024
836
WTNT22 KNHC 070839
TCMAT2
HURRICANE KIRK FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 32
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL122024
0900 UTC MON OCT 07 2024
HURRICANE CENTER LOCATED NEAR 40.2N 41.0W AT 07/0900Z
POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 30 NM
PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE NORTHEAST OR 50 DEGREES AT 26 KT
ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 966 MB
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 65 KT WITH GUSTS TO 80 KT.
64 KT....... 0NE 80SE 80SW 0NW.
50 KT.......160NE 150SE 110SW 110NW.
34 KT.......260NE 270SE 190SW 210NW.
12 FT SEAS..400NE 500SE 540SW 430NW.
WINDS AND SEAS VARY GREATLY IN EACH QUADRANT. RADII IN NAUTICAL
MILES ARE THE LARGEST RADII EXPECTED ANYWHERE IN THAT QUADRANT.
REPEAT...CENTER LOCATED NEAR 40.2N 41.0W AT 07/0900Z
AT 07/0600Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 39.5N 42.4W
FORECAST VALID 07/1800Z 42.2N 36.8W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
MAX WIND 60 KT...GUSTS 75 KT.
50 KT...100NE 150SE 110SW 100NW.
34 KT...240NE 270SE 220SW 180NW.
FORECAST VALID 08/0600Z 43.4N 29.9W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
MAX WIND 55 KT...GUSTS 65 KT.
50 KT... 60NE 120SE 120SW 60NW.
34 KT...200NE 270SE 240SW 190NW.
FORECAST VALID 08/1800Z 43.5N 21.1W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
MAX WIND 50 KT...GUSTS 60 KT.
50 KT... 0NE 90SE 90SW 0NW.
34 KT...150NE 240SE 240SW 150NW.
FORECAST VALID 09/0600Z 43.9N 11.5W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
MAX WIND 45 KT...GUSTS 55 KT.
34 KT... 90NE 200SE 200SW 90NW.
FORECAST VALID 09/1800Z 46.0N 2.1W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
MAX WIND 40 KT...GUSTS 50 KT.
34 KT... 0NE 150SE 150SW 0NW.
FORECAST VALID 10/0600Z...DISSIPATED
REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 40.2N 41.0W
NEXT ADVISORY AT 07/1500Z
$$
FORECASTER CANGIALOSI
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Kirk Wind Speed Probabilities Number 32
Issued at 0900 UTC MON OCT 07 2024
000
FONT12 KNHC 070839
PWSAT2
HURRICANE KIRK WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 32
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL122024
0900 UTC MON OCT 07 2024
AT 0900Z THE CENTER OF HURRICANE KIRK WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 40.2
NORTH...LONGITUDE 41.0 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR 65 KTS
...75 MPH...120 KM/H.
Z INDICATES COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME (GREENWICH)
ATLANTIC STANDARD TIME (AST)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME
EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME (EDT)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME
CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME (CDT)...SUBTRACT 5 HOURS FROM Z TIME
WIND SPEED PROBABILITY TABLE FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
CHANCES OF SUSTAINED (1-MINUTE AVERAGE) WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST
...34 KT (39 MPH... 63 KM/H)...
...50 KT (58 MPH... 93 KM/H)...
...64 KT (74 MPH...119 KM/H)...
FOR LOCATIONS AND TIME PERIODS DURING THE NEXT 5 DAYS
PROBABILITIES FOR LOCATIONS ARE GIVEN AS OP(CP) WHERE
OP IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT BEGINNING DURING
AN INDIVIDUAL TIME PERIOD (ONSET PROBABILITY)
(CP) IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT OCCURRING BETWEEN
06Z MON AND THE FORECAST HOUR (CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY)
PROBABILITIES ARE GIVEN IN PERCENT
X INDICATES PROBABILITIES LESS THAN 1 PERCENT
PROBABILITIES FOR 34 KT AND 50 KT ARE SHOWN AT A GIVEN LOCATION WHEN
THE 5-DAY CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 3 PERCENT.
PROBABILITIES FOR 34...50...64 KT SHOWN WHEN THE 5-DAY
64-KT CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 1 PERCENT.
- - - - WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS - - - -
FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM
TIME 06Z MON 18Z MON 06Z TUE 18Z TUE 06Z WED 06Z THU 06Z FRI
PERIODS TO TO TO TO TO TO TO
18Z MON 06Z TUE 18Z TUE 06Z WED 06Z THU 06Z FRI 06Z SAT
FORECAST HOUR (12) (24) (36) (48) (72) (96) (120)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LOCATION KT
SANTA CRUZ AZO 34 3 19(22) X(22) X(22) X(22) X(22) X(22)
$$
FORECASTER CANGIALOSI
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Leslie Graphics
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:38:24 GMT
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:29:15 GMT
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Leslie Forecast Discussion Number 20
Issued at 500 AM AST Mon Oct 07 2024
000
WTNT43 KNHC 070837
TCDAT3
Hurricane Leslie Discussion Number 20
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132024
500 AM AST Mon Oct 07 2024
Conventional satellite imagery indicates that Leslie's cloud
pattern has changed little during the past few hours. A fortuitous
SSMIS microwave image revealed a compact inner core with the
eyewall partially open in the south side. Most of the
convective curve bands remain confined to the north side of the
cyclone. The TAFB and SAB subjective and the UW-CIMSS objective
satellite intensity estimates support holding the initial intensity
at 80 kt for this advisory.
Although the statistical GFS/ECMWF SHIPS intensity models
indicate a low-shear surrounding environment through the 60 hr
period, the global model forecast sounding reveals 15-20 kt of
400-250 mb mid-tropospheric westerly shear undercutting the
diffluent flow aloft. This mid-level disrupting flow could force
the drier, stable air identified in the water vapor imagery into
Leslie's deep convective core. This negative thermodynamic
contribution, along with gradually decreasing oceanic surface
temperatures ahead of the cyclone's predicted path should cause
Leslie to weaken through the period. The ECMWF and GFS model
simulated infrared forecast now indicates that Leslie will lose its
organized convection within inhibiting environmental conditions and
become a post-tropical cyclone by day 5, and the NHC intensity
forecast follows suit.
Based on the above-mentioned microwave pass, the initial motion is
estimated to be northwestward, or 315/11 kt, just a little left of
the previous track. Leslie is expected to move around the
southwestern periphery of a subtropical ridge to the northeast of
the cyclone and turn gradually north-northwestward to northward
toward the end of the week. The official forecast is an update of
the previous one and closely follows the various consensus aids.
Leslie's wind radii were adjusted based on an earlier CSA/RCM-3 SAR
overpass.
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INIT 07/0900Z 15.6N 40.4W 80 KT 90 MPH
12H 07/1800Z 16.6N 41.7W 75 KT 85 MPH
24H 08/0600Z 18.1N 43.4W 60 KT 70 MPH
36H 08/1800Z 19.6N 45.2W 55 KT 65 MPH
48H 09/0600Z 20.9N 46.7W 50 KT 60 MPH
60H 09/1800Z 21.7N 47.9W 50 KT 60 MPH
72H 10/0600Z 22.4N 48.9W 45 KT 50 MPH
96H 11/0600Z 23.9N 50.1W 40 KT 45 MPH
120H 12/0600Z 25.8N 49.9W 40 KT 45 MPH...POST-TROPICAL
$$
Forecaster Roberts
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Leslie Wind Speed Probabilities Number 20
Issued at 0900 UTC MON OCT 07 2024
000
FONT13 KNHC 070836
PWSAT3
HURRICANE LESLIE WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 20
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL132024
0900 UTC MON OCT 07 2024
AT 0900Z THE CENTER OF HURRICANE LESLIE WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE
15.6 NORTH...LONGITUDE 40.4 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR
80 KTS...90 MPH...150 KM/H.
Z INDICATES COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME (GREENWICH)
ATLANTIC STANDARD TIME (AST)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME
EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME (EDT)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME
CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME (CDT)...SUBTRACT 5 HOURS FROM Z TIME
WIND SPEED PROBABILITY TABLE FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
CHANCES OF SUSTAINED (1-MINUTE AVERAGE) WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST
...34 KT (39 MPH... 63 KM/H)...
...50 KT (58 MPH... 93 KM/H)...
...64 KT (74 MPH...119 KM/H)...
FOR LOCATIONS AND TIME PERIODS DURING THE NEXT 5 DAYS
PROBABILITIES FOR LOCATIONS ARE GIVEN AS OP(CP) WHERE
OP IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT BEGINNING DURING
AN INDIVIDUAL TIME PERIOD (ONSET PROBABILITY)
(CP) IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT OCCURRING BETWEEN
06Z MON AND THE FORECAST HOUR (CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY)
PROBABILITIES ARE GIVEN IN PERCENT
X INDICATES PROBABILITIES LESS THAN 1 PERCENT
PROBABILITIES FOR 34 KT AND 50 KT ARE SHOWN AT A GIVEN LOCATION WHEN
THE 5-DAY CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 3 PERCENT.
PROBABILITIES FOR 34...50...64 KT SHOWN WHEN THE 5-DAY
64-KT CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 1 PERCENT.
- - - - WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS - - - -
FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM
TIME 06Z MON 18Z MON 06Z TUE 18Z TUE 06Z WED 06Z THU 06Z FRI
PERIODS TO TO TO TO TO TO TO
18Z MON 06Z TUE 18Z TUE 06Z WED 06Z THU 06Z FRI 06Z SAT
FORECAST HOUR (12) (24) (36) (48) (72) (96) (120)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LOCATION KT
$$
FORECASTER ROBERTS
Categories: Weather
Summary for Hurricane Leslie (AT3/AL132024)
...LESLIE HEADING NORTHWESTWARD WITH NO CHANGE IN STRENGTH...
As of 5:00 AM AST Mon Oct 7
the center of Leslie was located near 15.6, -40.4
with movement NW at 13 mph.
The minimum central pressure was 980 mb
with maximum sustained winds of about 90 mph.
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Leslie Public Advisory Number 20
Issued at 500 AM AST Mon Oct 07 2024
000
WTNT33 KNHC 070836
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
Hurricane Leslie Advisory Number 20
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132024
500 AM AST Mon Oct 07 2024
...LESLIE HEADING NORTHWESTWARD WITH NO CHANGE IN STRENGTH...
SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...15.6N 40.4W
ABOUT 1065 MI...1720 KM W OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...980 MB...28.94 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Leslie was located
near latitude 15.6 North, longitude 40.4 West. Leslie is moving
toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h) and this general
motion is expected to continue over the next few days followed by a
turn toward the north-northwest on Friday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher
gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast to commence soon and continue
through the week.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles
(165 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 980 mb (28.94 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None.
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.
$$
Forecaster Roberts
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Leslie Forecast Advisory Number 20
Issued at 0900 UTC MON OCT 07 2024
000
WTNT23 KNHC 070836
TCMAT3
HURRICANE LESLIE FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 20
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL132024
0900 UTC MON OCT 07 2024
HURRICANE CENTER LOCATED NEAR 15.6N 40.4W AT 07/0900Z
POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 30 NM
PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE NORTHWEST OR 315 DEGREES AT 11 KT
ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 980 MB
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 80 KT WITH GUSTS TO 100 KT.
64 KT....... 15NE 10SE 10SW 15NW.
50 KT....... 30NE 20SE 20SW 40NW.
34 KT....... 80NE 60SE 40SW 90NW.
12 FT SEAS..120NE 90SE 120SW 105NW.
WINDS AND SEAS VARY GREATLY IN EACH QUADRANT. RADII IN NAUTICAL
MILES ARE THE LARGEST RADII EXPECTED ANYWHERE IN THAT QUADRANT.
REPEAT...CENTER LOCATED NEAR 15.6N 40.4W AT 07/0900Z
AT 07/0600Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 15.2N 40.0W
FORECAST VALID 07/1800Z 16.6N 41.7W
MAX WIND 75 KT...GUSTS 90 KT.
64 KT... 15NE 10SE 10SW 15NW.
50 KT... 30NE 20SE 20SW 40NW.
34 KT... 80NE 60SE 40SW 90NW.
FORECAST VALID 08/0600Z 18.1N 43.4W
MAX WIND 60 KT...GUSTS 75 KT.
50 KT... 30NE 20SE 20SW 30NW.
34 KT... 60NE 40SE 40SW 70NW.
FORECAST VALID 08/1800Z 19.6N 45.2W
MAX WIND 55 KT...GUSTS 65 KT.
50 KT... 30NE 0SE 0SW 20NW.
34 KT... 50NE 30SE 30SW 60NW.
FORECAST VALID 09/0600Z 20.9N 46.7W
MAX WIND 50 KT...GUSTS 60 KT.
50 KT... 20NE 0SE 0SW 0NW.
34 KT... 50NE 30SE 30SW 60NW.
FORECAST VALID 09/1800Z 21.7N 47.9W
MAX WIND 50 KT...GUSTS 60 KT.
50 KT... 20NE 0SE 0SW 0NW.
34 KT... 50NE 30SE 30SW 60NW.
FORECAST VALID 10/0600Z 22.4N 48.9W
MAX WIND 45 KT...GUSTS 55 KT.
34 KT... 50NE 30SE 20SW 40NW.
EXTENDED OUTLOOK. NOTE...ERRORS FOR TRACK HAVE AVERAGED NEAR 125 NM
ON DAY 4 AND 175 NM ON DAY 5...AND FOR INTENSITY NEAR 15 KT EACH DAY
OUTLOOK VALID 11/0600Z 23.9N 50.1W
MAX WIND 40 KT...GUSTS 50 KT.
34 KT... 50NE 40SE 20SW 40NW.
OUTLOOK VALID 12/0600Z 25.8N 49.9W...POST-TROPICAL
MAX WIND 40 KT...GUSTS 50 KT.
34 KT... 50NE 40SE 0SW 40NW.
REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 15.6N 40.4W
NEXT ADVISORY AT 07/1500Z
$$
FORECASTER ROBERTS
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Milton Graphics
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:32:54 GMT
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Mon, 07 Oct 2024 03:34:56 GMT
Categories: Weather
Summary for Hurricane Milton (AT4/AL142024)
...MILTON MOVING ERRATICALLY EASTWARD THROUGH THE SOUTHERN GULF OF MEXICO... ...LIKELY TO BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE ON LATER TODAY...
As of 1:00 AM CDT Mon Oct 7
the center of Milton was located near 22.2, -93.0
with movement E at 6 mph.
The minimum central pressure was 975 mb
with maximum sustained winds of about 90 mph.
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Milton Public Advisory Number 7A
Issued at 100 AM CDT Mon Oct 07 2024
000
WTNT34 KNHC 070531
TCPAT4
BULLETIN
Hurricane Milton Intermediate Advisory Number 7A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142024
100 AM CDT Mon Oct 07 2024
...MILTON MOVING ERRATICALLY EASTWARD THROUGH THE SOUTHERN GULF OF
MEXICO...
...LIKELY TO BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE ON LATER TODAY...
SUMMARY OF 100 AM CDT...0600 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...22.2N 93.0W
ABOUT 220 MI...355 KM WNW OF PROGRESO MEXICO
ABOUT 770 MI...1240 KM WSW OF TAMPA FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 100 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...10 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...975 MB...28.79 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
None.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
* Celestun to Cabo Catoche
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Celestun to Cancun
A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible
within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours
before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force
winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or
dangerous.
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.
Interests in the remainder of the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico, the
Florida Peninsula, the Florida Keys, and the northwestern Bahamas
should monitor the progress of this system.
Storm Surge and Hurricane Watches will likely be issued for portions
of Florida later today.
For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 100 AM CDT (0600 UTC), the center of Hurricane Milton was located
near latitude 22.2 North, longitude 93.0 West. Milton is moving
toward the east near 6 mph (10 km/h). An eastward to
east-northeastward motion is forecast through tonight, followed by a
faster northeastward motion on Tuesday and Wednesday. On the
forecast track, Milton is forecast to move just north of the Yucatan
Peninsula and across the southern Gulf of Mexico today and Tuesday
and approach the west coast of the Florida Peninsula by Wednesday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher
gusts. Milton is forecast to intensify rapidly and become a major
hurricane later today.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from
the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80
miles (130 km).
The minimum central pressure estimated from Air Force Reserve
Hurricane Hunter aircraft observations is 975 mb (28.79 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
Key Messages for Hurricane Milton can be found in the Tropical
Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT4 and WMO header
WTNT44 KNHC and on the web at hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT4.shtml
STORM SURGE: A storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 2
to 4 feet above ground level along the northern coast of the
Yucatan Peninsula in areas of onshore winds. Near the coast, the
surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.
RAINFALL: Rainfall amounts of 5 to 10 inches, with localized totals
up to 15 inches, are expected across portions of the Florida
Peninsula and the Keys through Wednesday night. This rainfall brings
the risk of considerable flash, urban, and areal flooding, along
with the potential for moderate to major river flooding.
Milton will also produce rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches across
portions of the northern Yucatan Peninsula.
For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with
Hurricane Milton, please see the National Weather Service Storm
Total Rainfall Graphic, available at
hurricanes.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?rainqpf and the Flash Flood Risk
graphic at hurricanes.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?ero.
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected to begin as early as
this morning in the warning area, and hurricane conditions are
possible beginning this afternoon.
SURF: Swells generated by the system are affecting the coast of the
southwestern Gulf of Mexico. These swells are expected to spread
northward and eastward along much of the Gulf Coast within the next
day or two, and are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip
current conditions. Please consult products from your local
weather office.
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 400 AM CDT.
$$
Forecaster Beven
Categories: Weather
Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
000
ABNT20 KNHC 070519
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Mon Oct 7 2024
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Active Systems:
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Hurricane
Kirk, located over the central Atlantic Ocean, on Hurricane Leslie,
located over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean, and on Hurricane
Milton, located over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico.
Far Eastern Tropical Atlantic:
A tropical wave is expected to move off the west coast of Africa in
a few days. Afterward, environmental conditions appear only
marginally favorable for some slow development of this system while
it moves westward or west-northwestward across the eastern tropical
Atlantic. The system is expected to move near or over the Cabo Verde
Islands on Wednesday and Thursday, and interests there should
monitor its progress.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...30 percent.
$$
Forecaster Roberts
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Milton Graphics
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Mon, 07 Oct 2024 02:44:56 GMT
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Mon, 07 Oct 2024 02:44:56 GMT
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Leslie Forecast Discussion Number 19
Issued at 1100 PM AST Sun Oct 06 2024
000
WTNT43 KNHC 070242
TCDAT3
Hurricane Leslie Discussion Number 19
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132024
1100 PM AST Sun Oct 06 2024
Leslie has been more or less status quo this evening, with the
hurricane characterized by a small central dense overcast that
occasionally has a warm spot appearing on infrared images.
Subjective Dvorak estimates from TAFB and SAB remain unchanged for
00 UTC, while the objective intensity estimates are a tad lower
than earlier. For now, Leslie's intensity will be held at 80 kt
until there is a more distinct degradation in its satellite
appearance.
Leslie continues to move northwestward, with its motion estimated at
315/10 kt this advisory. The hurricane has been primarily steered by
a mid-level ridge to its northeast which should continue for the
next several days, followed by a turn to the north-northwest or
north by the end of the forecast period as it reaches the westward
extent of the ridge. There has been a slight rightward shift in the
guidance this cycle, and the NHC track forecast is a little north
and east of the prior track forecast, roughly in between the latest
TVCA and HCCA consensus aids.
There are a couple of negative factors likely to influence Leslie's
intensity over the next few days. First, while 200-850 mb vertical
wind shear is forecast to be fairly low, undercutting this outflow
layer is stronger 20-25 kt mid-level southwesterly shear. This shear
appears likely to import some very dry mid-level air, seen on water
vapor GOES-16 imagery southwest of Leslie, into the hurricane's
small inner core. At the same time, sea-surface temperatures along
Leslie's path are likely to be at least somewhat cooler thanks in
part to upwelling from Hurricane Kirk last week. The intensity
guidance, especially the regional-hurricane models, show quite a bit
of weakening due to these negative factors, and the NHC intensity
forecast also will show weakening through the forecast period. In
fact, the latest NHC forecast shows a bit more weakening than the
prior advisory, as Leslie's small core could be more prone to these
negative conditions. However, this forecast is still a little above
the latest HAFS-A/B forecasts which show more rapid weakening over
the next few days.
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INIT 07/0300Z 15.0N 39.4W 80 KT 90 MPH
12H 07/1200Z 16.0N 40.7W 75 KT 85 MPH
24H 08/0000Z 17.4N 42.3W 65 KT 75 MPH
36H 08/1200Z 18.8N 44.1W 55 KT 65 MPH
48H 09/0000Z 20.2N 45.7W 50 KT 60 MPH
60H 09/1200Z 21.2N 47.1W 50 KT 60 MPH
72H 10/0000Z 21.9N 48.2W 45 KT 50 MPH
96H 11/0000Z 23.4N 50.0W 45 KT 50 MPH
120H 12/0000Z 25.0N 50.5W 40 KT 45 MPH
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Forecaster Papin
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