Hurricane Gert Tropical Waves Active Atlantic
Hurricane Gert Tropical Waves Active Atlantic
Hurricane Gert continues to organize and strengthen this morning. The outflow pattern remains impressive, water temperatures are very warm, and the wind shear environment is light. Overnight the eye disappeared but I suspect we will see that show up again later today. Hurricane Gert is no threat to land though we will see it kick up the surf along our coast line over the next couple of days.
…GERT EXPECTED TO TURN TOWARD THE NORTHEAST LATER TODAY…
SUMMARY OF 500 AM EDT…0900 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…31.8N 72.5W
ABOUT 450 MI…725 KM W OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…75 MPH…120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…N OR 360 DEGREES AT 12 MPH…19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…986 MB…29.12 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 500 AM EDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Gert was located
near latitude 31.8 North, longitude 72.5 West. Gert is moving toward
the north near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn toward the northeast with
an increase in forward speed is expected later today.
Maximum sustained winds remain near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher
gusts. Gert has the opportunity to gather some strength later
today or Wednesday.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles
(165 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 986 mb (29.12 inches).
Elsewhere in the tropics there are two active tropical waves in the Eastern Atlantic and both actually look better defined this morning especially the one that is furthest east. Both are tracking westward. Upper air conditions remain conducive for development over the next several days.
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