danielwAdministrator
(Moderator)
Sun Aug 21 2011 12:25 PM
Re: Tropical Storm Irene Enters the Northeastern Caribbean Sea

Wind speeds and temperatures from the NE Quadrant. From the latest dropsonde.
Just East-Northeast of Saint Eustatius Island.

Level Geo. Height Air Temp. Dew Point Wind Direction Wind Speed
1007mb (29.74 inHg) Sea Level (Surface) 25.4°C (77.7°F) 24.1°C (75.4°F) 120° (from the ESE) 44 knots (51 mph)
1000mb 64m (210 ft) 25.0°C (77.0°F) 24.1°C (75.4°F) 125° (from the SE) 42 knots (48 mph)
925mb 748m (2,454 ft) 21.6°C (70.9°F) 21.3°C (70.3°F) 125° (from the SE) 41 knots (47 mph)
850mb 1,480m (4,856 ft) 16.8°C (62.2°F) 14.5°C (58.1°F) 140° (from the SE) 51 knots (59 mph)

I wonder if Recon will recover to San Juan or St Croix. St Croix is just west of the Center and looks like it will pass over the Island. Turn on the instruments and measure from the ground.... Nah, never mind.