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Wed Sep 26 2007 07:26 AM

Re: Tropical Depression 13 Forms in Southwest Gulf of Mexico

13 has hardly dissipated... sort of just an optical illusion with regards to any apparent lack of turning.

Here's a snippet from the very latest recon. Pressures are dropping steadily and smartly tonight. Increasing surface and low level winds, along with more banding convection will likely soon begin to follow.

Quote:

Estimated Max Surface Winds 23.4KT (26.9mph 43.3km/h) *
Misc Remarks: SLP EXTRAP FROM 1500 FT. 2ND PRESSURE CENTER 306DEG/10NM GOOD RADAR CURVATURE E THRU NE QUAD
Date/Time of Recon Report: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 1:21:00 AM (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 06:21:00 UTC)
Position of the center: 21Â° 06' N 095Â° 01' W (21.1Â°N 95.0Â°W) [See Map]
Surface Winds Were: Not Estimated
Estimated Surface Winds Were Measured 0nm (0miles) From Center At Bearing 0Â°
Maximum Flight Level Winds Near Center Were 24KT (27.6mph 44.5km/h) From 199Â°
Maximum Flight Level Winds Were Measured 31nm (35.7 miles) From Center At Bearing 131Â°
Minimum pressure: 1007mb (29.74in) -- Extrapolated

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