Beach
(Weather Guru)
Fri Aug 17 2007 09:57 PM
Re: Dean Reaches Category 4 Strength

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=42059

The center of Dean is about 80-100 miles away, and winds are picking up at our bouy.

Wind Direction (WDIR): NNE ( 30 deg true )
Wind Speed (WSPD): 25.3 kts
Wind Gust (GST): 33.0 kts
Wave Height (WVHT): 11.2 ft
Dominant Wave Period (DPD): 8 sec
Average Period (APD): 6.1 sec
Atmospheric Pressure (PRES): 29.75 in
Pressure Tendency (PTDY): -0.02 in ( Falling )
Air Temperature (ATMP): 84.2 °F
Water Temperature (WTMP): 83.8 °F
Dew Point (DEWP): 72.9 °F
Heat Index (HEAT): 90.5 °F