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TS Jose Thursday Update

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Fred Pickhardt

Tropical Storm Jose as of 2100 UTC (5PM EDT) on Sept. 14th was moving towards the west-northwest at 7 knots over the western North Atlantic with a max wind of about 60 knots. Jose is moving over an area that … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Jose to do clockwise loop over Atlantic

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Fred Pickhardt

September 13, 2017 – As of 11 am EDT (1500 UTC), Hurricane Jose is being affected by strong wind northwesterly shear and the current max wind is estimated at 65 knots. Jose has been moving slowly southeastward, however, most models show … Continue reading →

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Typhoon Tali to intensify over Western North Pacific

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Fred Pickhardt

Typhoon Tali was located at 2100UTC 12 September, 2017 about 171NM S-SW of Kadena AB on Okinawa and was moving northwest at 12 knots with max winds of 70 knots.  Hurricane force winds extend outward about 30 NM to the … 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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Tuesday 11pm EDT Hurricane Irma Update

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Fred Pickhardt

Tuesday 11pm EDT Hurricane Irma Update Major Hurricane Irma located near 17.4N/61.1W was moving towards the west-northwest at 13 knots (15 mph) with a min pressure of 916 MB and max winds to 160 knots (185 mph) and possible gusts … 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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Major Hurricane Irma presses westward across North Atlantic

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Fred Pickhardt

  Hurricane Irma is tracking towards the west-southwest with max winds of about 100 knots. The first recon flight will enter Irma late this afternoon so a better picture on intensity will be available this evening. Strong high pressure to … Continue reading →

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Irma becomes a hurricane over the eastern North Atlantic

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Fred Pickhardt

Irma has intensified rapidly and is now a Hurricane with max winds to 85 knots as it moves WNW at about 9 knots. Hurricane force winds are estimated to extend outward 10-15 NM on the east side of the circulation. … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Harvey approaching Texas Coast

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Fred Pickhardt

Hurricane Harvey continues to develop with minimum pressure now down to 947mb. Harvey remains in an environment for intensification, and strengthening beyond the current intensity is possible prior to landfall.  Currently max winds are at 95 knots but could exceed … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Fernando update

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Fred Pickhardt

Hurricane Fernanda over the eastern North Pacific continues to deepen and track towards the west with max winds about 115 knots and with hurricane force winds outward only 15-25 NM. Maximum significant wave height estimated to be 48 feet (14.6 … Continue reading →

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