(Veteran Storm Chaser)

Sat Jul 19 2008 04:34 PM

Re: Tropical Depression 3 Forms off South Carolina Coast

yes and no... the 2pm TWO had
"A STRONG TROPICAL WAVE LOCATED IN THE WESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA IS
PRODUCING THUNDERSTORMS AND STRONG WINDS WITH GUSTS ABOVE TROPICAL
STORM FORCE. AN AIR FORCE RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT IS CURRENTLY
INVESTIGATING THE SYSTEM TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS A CLOSED
CIRCULATION. "

and looks like recon is heading back to the island of St. Croix... (base)

I only see one dropsonde data set... and that makes me wanna say, they couldn't close off a circulation... but will have to see..

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