Frank P
(Veteran Storm Chaser)
Sat Sep 04 2004 05:44 PM
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Storm FRANCES: Observed By AF #980
Storm #06 in Atlantic Ocean
Date/Time of Recon Report: Saturday, September 04, 2004 15:41:00
Position of the center: 26° 56' N 79° 10' W
Minimum Height Measured At Standard Level Of 700mb: 2724m (Normal: 3011)
Maximum Surface Winds Were Estimated At: 80KT
Estimated Surface Winds Were Measured 39nm (44.849999999999994miles) From Center At Bearing 323°
Maximum Flight Level Winds Were 96KT (110.4mph) From 054°
Maximum Flight Level Winds Were Measured 032nm (36.8miles) From Center At Bearing 320°
Minimum pressure: 959mb (28.32in)
Eye Wall Was < 50% Closed
Eye Did Not Have A Definable Form
Center Fix Established Using: Penetration Radar Wind Pressure Temperature
Center Fix Established At Level(s): Surface 700mb
Navigational Accuracy Measured At 1nm
Meteorological Accuracy Measured At 1nm


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