| anomaly18 |
| (Registered User) |
| Tue Aug 21 2007 12:56 AM |
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Re: Dean vortex
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167mph?
Storm DEAN: Observed By Air Force #303
Storm #04 in Atlantic Ocean
Maximum Flight Level Winds Were 162KT (186.3mph 300.0km/h) In NW Quadrant At 2358Z
Estimated Max Surface Winds 145.8KT (167.7mph 270.0km/h) *
Date/Time of Recon Report: Invalid Date (Invalid Date)
Position of the center: 18° 17' N 085° 00' W (18.3°N 85.0°W) [See Map]
Minimum Height Measured At Standard Level Of 700mb: 2359m (Normal: 3011)
Surface Winds Were Estimated At: 121KT (139.15MPH 224.1km/h)
Estimated Surface Winds Were Measured 9nm (10.35miles) From Center At Bearing 318°
Maximum Flight Level Winds Near Center Were 156KT (179.4mph 288.9km/h) From 047°
Maximum Flight Level Winds Were Measured 8nm (9.2 miles) From Center At Bearing 318°
Minimum pressure: 914mb (26.99in)
Eye Wall Was Characterized As Being: CLOSED WALL
Eye Form Was Characterized As Being Circular , 16nm (18.4 mi 29.6km) wide
Center Fix Established Using: Penetration Radar Wind Pressure Temperature
Center Fix Established At Level(s): 700mb
Navigational Accuracy Measured At 0.02nm
Meteorological Accuracy Measured At 2nm
* = Estimated Surface Winds are assumed 90% of Max Flight Level Winds