mwillis
(Weather Hobbyist)
Wed Jun 30 2010 01:13 PM
Re: Alex Becomes Hurricane in Bay of Campeche

Storm ALEX: Observed By Air Force #306
Storm #01 in Atlantic Ocean
Maximum Flight Level Winds Were 89KT (102.4mph 164.8km/h) In NE Quadrant At 12:35:50Z
Estimated Max Surface Winds 80.1KT (92.1mph 148.4km/h) *
Misc Remarks: MAX OUTBOUND FL WIND 89 KT NE QUAD 12:35:50Z MAX OUTBOUND AND FL WIND 89 KT NE QUAD 12:35:50Z ;
Date/Time of Recon Report: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 8:12:00 AM (Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:12:00 UTC)
Position of the center: 23° 32' N 095° 12' W (23.5°N 95.2°W) [See Map]
Minimum Height Measured At Standard Level Of 850mb: 1052m (Normal: 1457)
Surface Winds Were Estimated At: 56KT (64.4MPH 103.7km/h)
Estimated Surface Winds Were Measured 8nm (9.2miles) From Center At Bearing 217°
Maximum Flight Level Winds Near Center Were 62KT (71.3mph 114.8km/h) From 300°
Maximum Flight Level Winds Were Measured 8nm (9.2 miles) From Center At Bearing 217°
Minimum pressure: 958mb (28.29in)
Eye Wall Was Characterized As Being: OPEN NW
Eye Form Was Characterized As Being Circular , 9 nm (10.4 mi 16.7km) wide
Center Fix Established Using: Penetration Radar Wind Pressure Temperature
Center Fix Established At Level(s): 850mb
Navigational Accuracy Measured At 0.02nm
Meteorological Accuracy Measured At 1nm
* = Estimated Surface Winds are assumed 90% of Max Flight Level Winds



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