Storm Hunter
(Veteran Storm Chaser)
Tue Aug 14 2007 08:06 PM
Re: The Hebert Box

Aircraft (AF305) just went on a west to east course... well south of the blow up of convection.... and now are heading SW from the west to east pass... at about 757 feet... winds are about 27mph at flight level... based on what i have seen... i don't think they can close off a center? the new convection is well to the north of where there at right now.... well seen what next HDOB data brings...

Just to show you what i am seeing:

Product: Air Force Tropical RECCO Message (URNT11 KNHC)
Transmitted: 15th day of the month at 00:03Z
Aircraft: Air Force Aircraft (Last digit of aircraft registration number is 305)
Mission Purpose: Investigate fourth suspect area (in the North Atlantic basin)
Mission Number: 1
Observation Number: 28
Observation Time: Wednesday, 00:03Z
Radar Capability: Yes
Aircraft Altitude: Below 10,000 meters
Coordinates: 23.0N 90.5W (View map)
Location: 151 miles (243 km) to the NNW (338°) from Mérida, Yucatán, México.
Turbulence: None
Conditions Along Flight Route: In the clear
Pressure Altitude: 260 meters
Flight Level Wind: 5 knots (~ 5.8 mph) (Bearing was unavailable.)
- The above is a spot wind.
- Winds were obtained using doppler radar or inertial systems.
Flight Level Temperature: 26°C
Flight Level Dew Point: 24°C
Weather (within 30 nautical miles): Broken clouds (5/8 to 7/8 cloud coverage)
Mean Sea Level Pressure (MSLP): 1007 mb (extrapolated)
Estimated Surface Wind Direction: Bearing was unavailable.
Estimated Surface Wind Speed: 5 knots (~ 5.8 mph)