danielwAdministrator
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Mon Aug 04 2008 07:49 PM
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Edouard

Using the visible satellite from 1818Z, see attachment.

Edouard has completed about 80% of a complete wraparound. It appears that dry air entrainment is one of the reasons for the incomplete wrap. Notice the lack, or near absence of cloud and cloud streets in the band between the date and time. (The band of blue that wraps into the west side of Edouard). This wraps into the Western Semicircle of Edouard between the SW and W Quadrants.

Remainder of the GOM is NOW beginning to contribute to Edouard's inflow.
Cloud streets are noted as far south as the Bay of Campeche', and the Yucatan Peninsula. On the eastern side it appears that inflow from the Tampa/ Jacksonville area is also beginning.

To the NE of Edouard over extreme SE MS and SW AL there are large cumulus buildups with heavy rain in them. This outer band has been trying to intensify since 10 AM EDT this morning. I noticed a strange anomaly in the visible satellite and radar photos earlier. Close examination of the outer bands would show that the two arcing bands, over LA and MS, don't line up, Band currently over AL and MS would be centered a bit further east than the band currently over LA. Edouard may have a slight internal tilt. Somewhat like a tilted tornado or waterspout.

Something tells me Edouard has a few more surprises in his Vortex. Might need to keep an eye on this one!



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