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TROPICAL UPDATE: 2 Storms, 1 Hurricane in the Atlantic

| by Henry Luker

The month of September is living up to it’s means, If you are talking about Tropical Development. With 2 Tropical Storms (Maria and Nate) and One Hurricane (Katia) churning in the Atlantic, it’s time for a TROPICAL UPDATE.


KATIA:


 

 

Summary – Katia:

 

First, let’s talk about Hurricane Katia, that is currently 335 Miles WSW of Bermuda, and moving to the Northwest at 10 Miles Per Hour. Katia is set to pass between Bermuda and the United States tonight and tomorrow morning.  With this, A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Bermuda. Please monitor the Bermuda Weather Service home page at weather.bm for more information. 

Detailed Summary – Katia:

Current Location: 29.9N, 69.7W

Maximum Sustained WInds: 80 Miles Per Hour
Present Movement: NW at 10 Miles Per Hour
Minimum Central Pressure: 982 Millibars

Hazards Affecting Land – Katia:

SURF: Large Swells generated by Katia will continue to affect the US over the next few days..Consult your local National Weather Service office for the latest information.

MARIA:



Summary – Maria:

Secondly, lets talk about Tropical Storm MARIA, which is over 1,000 Miles away from the Leeward Islands and is moving West at 23 Miles Per Hour. Maria is moving quickly across the Atlantic, with no Major Strengthening expected. No Warnings or watches have been issued because of Maria. Maria does have a Small Chance of Hitting the U.S, but it is too early to tell. The XTRP Computer does have it going up the Gulf Coast – and a few other model’s have it going up the East Coast. Much more Analysis will need to be done on Maria – and we will post you updated information as soon as we get it.

Detailed Summary – Maria:

Current Location: 13.2N, 44.2W
Maximum Sustained Winds: 50 Miles Per Hour
Present Movement: West at 23 Miles Per Hour
Minimal Central Pressure: 1002 Millibars


Hazards Affecting Land – Maria:

None

NATE:

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Summary – Nate:

Lastly, we’re going to talk about the most recent Tropical Storm NATE, which is churning about 100 Miles from Northeastern Mexico, or about 200 Miles from Southern Mexico. Nate is currently moving at 45 Miles Per Hour. Due to Nate, the Government of Mexico has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the Coast of Mexico from Chilitepec to Celestun. Remember! A Tropical Storm Warning means that Tropical Storm Conditions are occurring or are expected to occur in the next 12 Hours. For more information, Go to your Local National Weather Service’s website. The National Hurricane Center’s track show’s that it will become a Hurricane in the Coming Days…And will Continue to make it’s way through Northern and Central Mexico.   

Detailed Summary – Nate:

Current Location: 20.2N, 92.4W
Maximum Sustained Winds: 45 Miles Per Hour
Present Movement: ESE at 2 Miles Per Hour (that’s a slow Tropical Storm!)
Minimal Central Pressure: 1004 Millibars


Hazards Affecting Land – Nate:

WIND: Tropical Storm Conditions are expected to first reach the Coast within the Warning Area tonight, and could continue into Thursday.

RAINFALL: Nate is expected to produce Total Rain Accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with Isolated Maximum Amounts of 8 Inches over the Mexican States of Campeche, Tabasco, and Southern Veracruz.

STORM SURGE:  A Storm Surge will Raise Water Levels by as much as 1 to 3 Feet above normal Tide Levels along the Immediate Coast in the Warning Area.