Random Chaos
(Weather Analyst)
Mon Sep 03 2007 08:21 AM
Re: Vortex

This thing is still strengthening.

Using 90% stepdown: 167MPH surface winds
Using SFMR surface value: 161MPH surface winds

Official 8am from NHC is 165MPH.

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449
URNT12 KNHC 031205
VORTEX DATA MESSAGE AL042007
A. 03/1109Z
B. 14 DEG 09 MIN N
76 DEG 40 MIN W
C. 700 MB 2582 M
D. 140 KT
E. 120 DEG 05 NM
F. 190 DEG 130 KTS
G. 120 DEG 052 NM
H. 938 MB
I. 12 C/ 3072 M
J. 25 C/ 3023 M
K. 12C/ NA
L. CLOSED WALL
M. C08

N. 12345/7
O. 1/2 NM
P. N0AA32 1106A FELIX OB 09 AL062007
MAX SFMR WND 140 FROM SE QUAD
MAX FL WIND EXITING TO NW 162KTS AT 1111Z