Clark
(Meteorologist)
Sat Sep 11 2004 06:40 AM
New vortex out...& sat pic info

Wxwatcher, they will be available probably in a half-hour or so. The eclipse period is ending about now, but there is some delay before new images are available.

New vortex out...no confirmation of 905mb or intense flight level winds...

(edited to remove...it's already twice above)

Essentially, the minimum pressure isn't as low as the 2am advisory, while the flight level winds are still catching up to the low pressure. The storm is healthy, but not as healthy as a 905mb pressure. Perhaps they recoded those winds at a pressure level of 905mb, or a few hundred meters above the surface -- that is believeable...just not a surface pressure that low, at least not yet (gulp).

That's all for this evening...get some rest everyone, and good night.



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