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Archive for Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy Becoming a Hybrid System
Hurricane Sandy is still a hurricane as of 11 PM. NOAA aircraft has found some interesting things inside this storm. It still has a warm core but the flight level winds are less then the winds on the ground. This indicates that the transformation is taking place as expected. There is no change in the track or the intensity of the storm at landfall in the northeast. This is going to be a destructive storm. People should be preparing now.
Hurricane Sandy Beginning To Transitian
Hurricane Sandy is now being influenced by wind shear and dry air. The intensity is still holding at 80 MPH. The system has slowed down and is moving to the north west at 6 MPH. The cyclone is now almost due east of West Palm approaching the northern Bahamas Islands. This will cause at least slight weakening. Thereafter, the shear is going to relax and Sandy will be in parts of the Gulf Stream as it approaches the coast. This warm water will help fuel and potentially strengthen as it moves into the region. Keep in mind that it does not matter if the system is part tropical or not, the impacts are going to be the same. tens of millions may be without power. If you live or know anybody in this region, make sure they do not take this lightly.
Hurricane Sandy 8 PM Update
Hurricane Sandy continues to chrn in the Atlantic. The system is set to pass about 200 miles to the east of Florida where tropical storm warnings are in effect. The inmpacts here are going to be extremly small in comparison to what could happen in the northeast. This system is going to change into an extremly rare hybrid storm. This system is going to have a core like that of a hurricane but an outer structure like a nor’ easter.Essentially, the hurricane or tropical system will be embedded within a shell of a nor’ easter.
Hurricane Sandy 2 PM Update
Hurricane Sandy is moving through the Bahamas at about 20 MPH. The system has winds of 105 MPH at this time. The new models are in perfect agreement that this will indeed be an historic north east event. I have been talking about this possibility for about a week or so and people in this area are going to have to prepare, just like we do. Hopefully these folks do not take it lightly.
Hurricane Sandy Heading To Bahamas
Hurricane Sandy is heading for a landfall in the Bahamas as a category 2 hurricane. The latest report from the plane indicate that Sandy has had some deterioration after crossing Cuba but the wind speed remains at 105 MPH with very low pressures. Even so, the circulation remains strong and outflow looks good. The nearby trough and upper level winds should induce a weakening effect over the next couple of days but the wind field should start to expand as this happens. Sandy is expected to remain a large hurricane through the forecast period. The forecast track through the Bahamas is quite certain and all the models are in agreement. The models also now agree that some part of the North East will be impacted but what they do not agree on is exactly where that will happen.
Hurricane Sandy Gaining Strength
Hurricane Sandy is gaining strength and pressures are dropping rapidly as it nears Cuba. This will mean a stronger storm on the approach and a stronger storm after it crosses the mountains. Recon and Cuba radar have indicated that an eye has developed.. According to data taken by the aircraft, the wind speed at the ground has been upgraded to 90 MPH.
Hurricane Sandy Heading For Florida
Hurricane Sandy has made landfall in Jamaica. Once Sandy moves over the mountains of Cuba, the cyclone will again strengthen as it moves through the Bahamas. The cyclone will interact with an upper level trough of low pressure. This trough will help to keep Sandy a hurricane.
Sandy is moving generally north through a break in the sub-tropical ridge. Sandy will actually take a short jog to the north west as the cyclone interacts with the above mentioned trough. This will bring Sandy to the closest point to mainland Florida. The amount of the jog will have a huge effect on wind speed and rainfall potential.