Hugh
(Senior Storm Chaser)
Sun Aug 21 2011 10:20 PM
Re: Tropical Storm Irene Enters the Northeastern Caribbean Sea

New vortex - pressure down another MB to 993. Fix is ALMOST due west of the previous fix (just slightly north of due west). Estimated SFC winds: 76mph. We could soon have the season's first hurricane, if the NHC confirms the recon info.