(Weather Analyst)

Fri Oct 29 2010 08:47 PM

Re: Tropical Storm Tomas Forms East of the Caribbean

8 PM ET:

Quote:

BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM TOMAS SPECIAL ADVISORY NUMBER 2
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL212010
800 PM AST FRI OCT 29 2010

...TOMAS STRENGTHENING QUICKLY EAST OF THE WINDWARD ISLANDS...

SUMMARY OF 800 PM AST...0000 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...11.6N 57.6W
ABOUT 170 MI...270 KM SE OF BARBADOS
ABOUT 270 MI...435 KM ESE OF ST. VINCENT
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/HR
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/HR
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES

The discussion is also enlightening.

Tomas is gaining strength faster than anticipated which will influence the immediate future forecasts and model runs. As has been stated, Tomas has the potential to be a record breaker.

EDIT: It appears that the center of Tomas will be passing very near Barbados over night.

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