typhoon_tip
(Meteorologist)
Wed Sep 04 2013 10:05 PM
Re: Invest 97L Southeast of Puerto Rico May Develop Very Soon


When I first looked at TD 7, three hours ago on the San Juan base reflectivity, the system was turning cyclonically overall, but the exact center of rotation was hard to pin-point.

Not the case anymore. In fact, it has a dense core of deep convection collocated with a very identifiable and singular axis of rotation. It even has what looks like a spiral band on the southern arc. And, in total, it is spinning faster.

I don't think this system has any intention of hanging out in TD status for very long. Ample oceanic heat content, superb outflow at high altitudes ... and TPCs track is through the Mona Passage, which is obviously not over a mountainous island.



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