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Carnival Sunshine runs into large waves returning from Bahamas

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Fred Pickhardt

The cruise ship Carnival Sunshine ran into some large waves churned up by a storm off the Southeast coast delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend. Continue reading →

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Cat 5 Hurricane Maria bears done on Puerto Rico

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Fred Pickhardt

Hurricane Maria at 5 PM EDT (2100 UTC) has continued to strengthen with max winds now at 145 knots (165 mph) and with a central pressure of 916 mb.  Maria was moving towards the west-northwest (300 degrees) at 9 knots … Continue reading →

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Major Hurricane Irma Update 07 Sept. 0300UTC

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Fred Pickhardt

Major Hurricane Irma at 0300UTC Sept 7th (11PM EDT Sept. 6th) was centered near 19.4N  66.8W  and was moving towards the west-northwest at 14 knots (16mph) with a minimum central pressure of 916 MB and max sustained winds of 160 … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Irma Monday update

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Fred Pickhardt

Major Hurricane Irma, currently with max winds to 105 knots (120 mph) and a minimum pressure of 944 mb continues to move west-southwestward at about 11 knots. Hurricane force winds extend outward 20-30 NM while gales extend outward 60 NM … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Matthew strengthening as it approaches Florida

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Fred Pickhardt

Hurricane Mathew at 11am EDT 1500 UTC is once again gaining strength with max winds now at 120 knots (about 140 mph).  Environmental conditions appear favorable for additional intensification today while Matthew approaches the east coast of Florida. Currently hurricane force … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Matthew over Windward Passage to head towards Bahamas and Florida

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Fred Pickhardt

Hurricane Matthew at 2100 UTC has weakened slightly to 120 knots maximum winds due to the interaction of nearby land. Hurricane force winds extend outward 40 NM while 50 knot or higher winds extend outward 50-60 NM.  Gale force winds … Continue reading →

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Major Hurricane Mathew

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Fred Pickhardt

Hurricane Matthew continues to intensify and currently has max winds of 100 knots.  Matthew is moving towards the WSW at about 10 knots with hurricane force winds extending outward 20-30 NM and 50 knot or higher winds outward 25-30 NM … Continue reading →

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