Storm Hunter
(Veteran Storm Chaser)
Wed Oct 19 2005 01:48 AM
Re: Wilma Nears Category 5 Intensity

winds are going up on this buoy.... not sure of exact loaction: Station 42057 has been re-established 162.82 nautical miles northwest of its original position to reduce the shoaling hazards experienced in storms.

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=42057

Conditions at 42057 as of
0450 GMT on 10/19/2005:

Wind Direction (WDIR): ESE ( 110 deg true )
Wind Speed (WSPD): 40.8 kts
Wind Gust (GST): 52.4 kts
Wave Height (WVHT): 17.4 ft
Dominant Wave Period (DPD): 9 sec
Average Period (APD): 6.6 sec
Mean Wave Direction (MWDIR): SE ( 137 deg true )
Atmospheric Pressure (PRES): 29.56 in
Pressure Tendency (PTDY): +0.00 in ( Steady )
Air Temperature (ATMP): 80.2 °F
Water Temperature (WTMP): 84.7 °F
Dew Point (DEWP): 78.3 °F
Heat Index (HEAT): 86.9 °F



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