danielwAdministrator
(Moderator)
Thu Aug 16 2007 10:52 AM
Attachment
Dean

Using the two above shots, and the Dvorak lat/ long shot from the same site.
I'm estimating the Eye of Dean is at 10 miles diameter... this estimate was double checked using the longitude lines on the 'bd-l' sat shot.

A 10 mile Eye on a 75 mph Storm???

Recon is in for a surprise and a bumpy ride when the arrive this afternoon. Actually I think everyone might be a bit surprised... myself included.

http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/flt/t1/bd-l.jpg



Note: This is NOT an official page. It is run by weather hobbyists and should not be used as a replacement for official sources. 
CFHC's main servers are currently located at Hostdime.com in Orlando, FL.
Image Server Network thanks to Mike Potts and Amazon Web Services. If you have static file hosting space that allows dns aliasing contact us to help out! Some Maps Provided by:
Great thanks to all who donated and everyone who uses the site as well. Site designed for 800x600+ resolution
When in doubt, take the word of the National Hurricane Center