danielwAdministrator
(Moderator)
Thu Sep 23 2004 01:52 AM
Re: TS Ivan

Based on satellite loop ending at 0315, and buoy reports.
At 0315Z-(1115pm EDT), the center"swirl" of Ivan was located at the SW corner of convection, and was exposed. The "swirl" is best seen using IR channel 2.
Buoy 42041 has reported a wind shift, between 0350-0450Z, Wind was 260deg at 6kts and is now 170deg at 21 gusting to 25kts. Wave height was reported as 16.4ft at 0450Z.