Hugh
(Senior Storm Chaser)
Sat Sep 06 2008 04:21 PM
Re: Hanna Landfall at the SC/NC Border, Ike Going West Southwest

Quote:

NE Eyewall Dropsonde
55850 11654 5000ft level 115deg at 154kts
66827 12158 just below 5000ft 120deg at 158kt, 182mph



WOAH... what does that translate to at the surface? 182 mph is.... not pleasant to look at in a recon report, even if it is just below 5,000ft.


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