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Tropical Storm Grace Appears in Rare Location

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Greg Marvelous

That is Tropical Storm Grace in the northeastern Atlantic.  Apparently, after having features of a mid-latitude cyclone, it developed the characteristics of a tropical storm with a deep convective core and an eye-like structure.  Thus, it was given the name … Continue reading →

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Erika: “Barely a Tropical Storm”

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Greg Marvelous

This according to the NHC’s latest discussion on TS Erika.  The storm has made its’ way through the leeward islands and should continue moving west-northwest, passing south of the Virgin Islands and most of Puerto Rico.  If Erika can stay … Continue reading →

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TS Erika Unorganized

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Greg Marvelous

Tropical Storm Erika is very unorganized – to the point where the NHC isn’t exactly sure where the center of the storm is located.  As of 11AM EDT, maximum sustained winds are 40 mph with a minimum central pressure of … Continue reading →

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Tropical Storm Erika Official

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Greg Marvelous

It took some time, but that tropical wave moving across the Atlantic finally got its’ act together.  The result is Tropical Storm Erika.  A minimum central pressure of 1007 mb and maximum sustained winds of 50 mph is nothing to … Continue reading →

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Danny Dissipates; Erika’s Chances Weakening

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Greg Marvelous

The NHC issued the last advisories on what had become Tropical Depression Danny this morning.  TD Danny was quickly being immersed in a trough of low pressure pushing off the east coast of the US.  There will still be high … Continue reading →

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Danny Slowly Strengthens, Erika is Next

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Greg Marvelous

Tropical Storm Danny continues to be rather unorganized.  The circulation at the surface is still exposed with the main convection east of the center.  The separation is not as great as it was yesterday, and maybe this is why Danny … Continue reading →

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