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What Systems I’m Currently Tracking
Hurricane Fernanda
[edit]Category 4 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 12 – August 17 |
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Peak intensity | 130 mph (215 km/h) (1-min); 955 mbar (hPa) |
On August 11, a broad area of low pressure associated with a tropical wave formed off the coast of southwestern Mexico.[1] A well-defined center of circulation was observed within the disturbance on the afternoon of August 12, marking the formation of Tropical Depression Seven-E in the open ocean south-southwest of the Baja California peninsula.[2] Later that same day, the steadily organizing system strengthened into Tropical Storm Fernanda.[3] Into the next day, Fernanda followed a west-northwestward course, and was displaying signs that it was intensifying, including, very cold central dense overcast cloud tops of near −112 °F (−80 °C), and a well defined upper-level outflow over the western half of its circulation.[4] When a faint eye-like feature became visible on satellite imagery that afternoon, the NHC upgraded the system to a Category 1 hurricane.[5] Thus began a period of rapid intensification, during which it became a major hurricane. By 15:00 UTC on August 14, Fernanda had intensified to Category 4 strength, with sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h), and was moving toward the west at 8 mph (13 km/h) away from Baja California.[6] Fernanda remained at that intensity for several hours, before falling to Category 3, while undergoing an apparent eyewall replacement cycle.[7] The system continued to exhibit signs of weakening as the day progressed, and fell below major hurricane strength by day's end.[8] The pace of structural degradation quickened on August 15, due to wind shear, cooling sea-surface temperatures, and low relative humidity levels.[9] Fernanda became a tropical storm the following morning,[10] and, by that evening, had become devoid of any convective activity.[11] Consequently, Fernanda, now far to the west-southwest of Baja California, was declared a post-tropical cyclone at 15:00 UTC on August 17.[12]
Tropical Storm Greg
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On August 11, a broad area of low pressure associated with a tropical wave formed well to the east-southeast of the Hawaiian Islands.[13] A few days later, shower and thunderstorm activity within the disturbance became better organized, and it developed a well-defined circulation. Consequently, Tropical Depression Eight‑E formed at 03:00 UTC on August 14.[14] The depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Greg six hours later. At the time, the storm was moving westward at 13 mph (20 km/h), and was about to enter the Central Pacific basin.[15] The storm strengthened some on August 15, as an inner core developed and deep convection increased near its center, a result of diminished wind shear and continued warm water temperatures.[16] The wind shear, though relatively light, proved disruptive nonetheless, displacing Greg's convection to the north of the center and causing it to pulsate.[17] This ultimately led to the storm becoming increasingly disorganized late the following day.[18]
Current storm information
[edit]As of 11:00 p.m. HST August 14 (09:00 UTC August 15), Tropical Storm Greg is located within 20 nautical miles of 12°06′N 154°30′W / 12.1°N 154.5°W, about 675 mi (1,085 km) southeast of Honolulu, Hawaii, and about 525 mi (845 km) southeast of Hilo, Hawaii. Maximum sustained winds are 45 mph (75 km/h), with gusts up to 60 mph (95 km/h). The minimum barometric pressure is 1004 mbar (29.65 inHg), and the system is moving west at 13 mph (20 km/h). Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center.
For the latest official information, see:
- The CPHC's latest public advisory on Tropical Storm Greg
- The CPHC's latest forecast advisory on Tropical Storm Greg
- The CPHC's latest forecast discussion on Tropical Storm Greg
Hurricane Hilary
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On August 12, a tropical wave traversing Central America entered the far eastern Pacific, producing rain showers and thunderstorms.[19] A broad area of low pressure developed within the wave on August 14, off the southern coasts of Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.[20] The disturbance gradually became better organized during the following day, and when a well-defined circulation along with developing convective banding features were observed on the morning of August 16, it was classified as Tropical Storm Hilary.[21]
Current storm information
[edit]As of 9:00 a.m. MDT (15:00 UTC) August 17, Hurricane Hilary is located within 20 nautical miles of 15°30′N 107°48′W / 15.5°N 107.8°W, about 365 mi (585 km) south-southwest of Cabo Corrientes, Mexico, and about 530 mi (855 km) south-southeast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Maximum sustained winds are 85 mph (140 km/h), with gusts up to 105 mph (165 km/h). The minimum barometric pressure is 980 mbar (28.94 inHg), and the system is moving west-northwest at 14 mph (22 km/h). Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 275 miles (445 km).
For the latest official information, see:
- The NHC's latest public advisory on Hurricane Hilary
- The NHC's latest forecast advisory on Hurricane Hilary
- The NHC's latest forecast discussion on Hurricane Hilary
Watches and warnings
[edit]- ^ Berg, Robbie (August 11, 2023). "Tropical Weather Outlook". Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ Hagen, Kenneth; Berg, Robbie (August 12, 2023). Tropical Depression Seven-E Advisory Number 1 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ Cangialosi, John (August 12, 2023). Tropical Storm Fernanda Discussion Number 2 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ Pasch, Richard (August 13, 2023). Tropical Storm Fernanda Discussion Number 4 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ Pasch, Richard (August 13, 2023). Tropical Storm Fernanda Discussion Number 5 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ Pasch, Richard (August 14, 2023). Tropical Storm Fernanda Advisory Number 8 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ Papin, Philippe (August 14, 2023). Tropical Storm Fernanda Discussion Number 10 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ Kelly, Larry; Berg, Robbie (August 14, 2023). Hurricane Fernanda Discussion Number 11 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ Kelly, Larry; Berg, Robbie (August 15, 2023). Hurricane Fernanda Discussion Number 15 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ Pasch, Richard (August 16, 2023). Tropical Storm Fernanda Advisory Number 16 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ Reinhart, Brad (August 16, 2023). Tropical Storm Fernanda Discussion Number 19 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ^ Pasch, Richard (August 17, 2023). Post-Tropical Cyclone Fernanda Advisory Number 20 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ^ Cangialosi, John (August 11, 2023). "Tropical Weather Outlook". Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ Cangialosi, John (August 13, 2023). Tropical Depression Eight-E Discussion Number 1 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ Brown, Daniel (August 13, 2023). Tropical Storm Greg Advisory Number 2 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ Gibbs, Alex; Jelsema, Jon (August 15, 2023). Tropical Storm Greg Discussion Number 7 (Report). Honolulu, Hawaii: Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ Ballard, Maureen (August 16, 2023). Tropical Storm Greg Discussion Number 11 (Report). Honolulu, Hawaii: Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ^ Ballard, Maureen (August 17, 2023). Tropical Storm Greg Discussion Number 15 (Report). Honolulu, Hawaii: Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ^ Cangialosi, John (August 12, 2023). "Tropical Weather Outlook". Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ Zelinsky, David (August 14, 2023). "Tropical Weather Outlook". Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ Bucci, Lisa; Camposano, Samantha (August 16, 2023). Tropical Storm Hilary Discussion Number 1 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved August 16, 2023.