Tazmanian93
(Weather Master)
Thu Sep 22 2005 09:08 PM
Re: Hurricane Rita Tracking West Northwest in the Gulf

Station 42001 - MID GULF 180 nm South of Southwest Pass, LA.
Wind Direction (WDIR): SSW ( 200 deg true )
Wind Speed (WSPD): 75.8 kts
Wind Gust (GST): 104.9 kts
Wave Height (WVHT): 20.7 ft
Dominant Wave Period (DPD): 9 sec
Average Period (APD): 7.5 sec
Mean Wave Direction (MWDIR): WSW ( 253 deg true )
Atmospheric Pressure (PRES): 27.65 in
Pressure Tendency (PTDY): -0.38 in ( Falling Rapidly )
Air Temperature (ATMP): 79.2 °F
Water Temperature (WTMP): 82.0 °F


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