Frank P
(Veteran Storm Chaser)
Fri Sep 17 2004 06:43 PM
She's coming back slowly ... .see recon below

Storm JEANNE: Observed By AF #977
Storm #11 in Atlantic Ocean1
Maximum Flight Level Winds Were 49KT (56.4mph 90.8km/h) In N Quadrant At 2131Z
Estimated Max Surface Winds 44.1KT (50.7mph 81.7km/h) *
Misc Remarks: SLP EXTRAP FROM 1500FT.
Date/Time of Recon Report: Friday, September 17, 2004 17:10:00 (Fri, 17 Sep 2004 22:10:00 GMT)
Position of the center: 20° 08' N 71° 47' W (20.1°N 71.8°W)

Surface Winds Were Estimated At: 40KT (46MPH 74.1km/h)
Estimated Surface Winds Were Measured 45nm (51.75miles) From Center At Bearing 041°
Maximum Flight Level Winds Near Center Were 49KT (56.35mph 90.8km/h) From 108°
Maximum Flight Level Winds Were Measured 045nm (51.7 miles) From Center At Bearing 041°
Minimum pressure: 1000mb (29.53in) -- Extrapolated
Eye Wall Characterization Not Reported
Eye Did Not Have A Definable Form or was not reported
Center Fix Established Using: Penetration Radar Wind Pressure Temperature
Center Fix Established At Level(s): Surface 1500ft
Navigational Accuracy Measured At 0.1nm
Meteorological Accuracy Measured At 5nm
* = Estimated Surface Winds are assumed 90% of Max Flight Level Winds