danielwAdministrator
(Moderator)
Sun Aug 21 2011 08:44 AM
Re: Tropical Storm Irene Forms East of the Leeward Islands

Definitely the Center of Circulation, or CoC.
Systems don't normally have an Eye until they area near 90 mph sustained winds and/ or pressure near 985mb.



Current location would place all of the Virgin Isles and Puerto Rico in the Right Quadrant with respect to motion/ heading. Hence the Watches and Warning for those areas.


Note: This is NOT an official page. It is run by weather hobbyists and should not be used as a replacement for official sources.
Great thanks to all who donated and everyone who uses the site as well. Site designed for 1920x1080+ resolution.
When in doubt, take the word of the National Hurricane Center.