Saturday, October 28, 2017

POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE EIGHTEEN UPDATE OCT 28, 2017 0753 AM EDT


...HEAVY RAINS SPREADING NORTHWARD ACROSS CUBA AND THE CAYMAN ISLANDS TOWARD THE FLORIDA KEYS AND SOUTH FLORIDA... ...AIR FORCE RESERVE RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT EN ROUTE...

000
WTNT33 KNHC 281142
TCPAT3

BULLETIN
Potential Tropical Cyclone Eighteen Intermediate Advisory Number 3A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL182017
800 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017

...HEAVY RAINS SPREADING NORTHWARD ACROSS CUBA AND THE CAYMAN
ISLANDS TOWARD THE FLORIDA KEYS AND SOUTH FLORIDA...
...AIR FORCE RESERVE RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT EN ROUTE...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM EDT...1200 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...19.7N 84.0W
ABOUT 155 MI...245 KM SSW OF THE ISLE OF YOUTH
ABOUT 250 MI...400 KM SSW OF HAVANA CUBA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 30 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Cuban provinces of Isla de la Juventud, La Habana, Ciudad de la
Habana, Matanzas, Cienfuegos, and Villa Clara
* Northwestern Bahamas

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Central Bahamas

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within the
next 24 hours.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, in this case within 36 hours.

Interests in the Cayman Islands, South Florida, and the Florida
Keys should monitor the progress of this system.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
At 800 AM EDT (1200 UTC), the disturbance was centered near latitude
19.7 North, longitude 84.0 West.  The system is moving toward the
north-northeast near 10 mph (17 km/h).  A motion toward the
northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected later today
and continue through Sunday.  On the forecast track, the center will
move across western Cuba this afternoon, across the Straits of
Florida tonight, and across the northwestern Bahamas Sunday morning.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher
gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and the
disturbance is expected to become a tropical storm later today.  An
Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft is currently en route to
assess the strength of the disturbance.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...high...90 percent
* Formation chance through 5 days...high...90 percent

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
RAINFALL: Potential Tropical Cyclone Eighteen is expected to produce
the following rainfall totals:

The Cayman Islands, western and central Cuba, northern Bahamas: 4 to
8 inches with isolated maximum totals of 10 inches through Sunday.
These rainfall amounts may produce life threatening flash floods and
landslides.

South Florida, including the Keys: 2 to 4 inches with isolated
maximum totals of 6 inches through Sunday. These rainfall totals may
produce flash flooding, especially in urbanized areas.

WIND:  Tropical storm conditions are expected to first reach the
warning area in Cuba later today and the northwestern Bahamas
tonight.  Tropical storm conditions are possible in the central
Bahamas tonight or early Sunday.

TORNADOES:  A couple of brief tornadoes are possible across far
South Florida and the Florida Keys from midday through this evening.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 1100 AM EDT.

$$
Forecaster Stewart 

 06Z MODEL RUN



HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK:

FLUS42 KMFL 280913
HWOMFL

Hazardous Weather Outlook for South Florida
National Weather Service Miami FL
513 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017

AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676-
282115-
Lake Okeechobee-Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-Glades-Hendry-
Inland Palm Beach-Metro Palm Beach-Coastal Collier-Inland Collier-
Inland Broward-Metro Broward-Inland Miami-Dade-Metro Miami-Dade-
Mainland Monroe-Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-
Dade-Far South Miami-Dade-
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
513 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017

...Deteriorating Conditions as Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 Approaches...
...Isolated Tornadoes Possible This Afternoon and Evening...
...Locally Heavy Rainfall Possible Through Tonight...

This hazardous weather outlook is for South Florida.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Rip currents: There is a moderate risk of rip currents for the
Atlantic beaches.

Thunderstorms: Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 over the northwestern 
Caribbean is forecast to move north-northeast across western Cuba 
later today, and into the Florida Straits and Northwestern Bahamas
late tonight. Widespread rain and embedded thunderstorms from this 
system are expected to overspread South Florida starting later this 
morning, and continue through the overnight hours. A few strong to
severe storms will be possible, along with locally heavy rainfall and
isolated tornadoes.

Tornadoes: Isolated tornadoes and waterspouts are possible today, 
especially this afternoon and evening. 

Wind: A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon
and evening, which may produce wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph. In
addition, conditions will become hazardous over the local Atlantic
and Gulf waters as sustained winds increase with the approach and 
passage of Potential Tropical Cyclone 18. A Tropical Storm Warning is
in effect for all of the local Atlantic waters. 

Flooding: There is a reasonable threat of minor flooding of streets 
and poor drainage areas due to heavy rainfall this afternoon and
tonight. The heaviest rainfall may lead to to substantial ponding of
water, leading to lane closures on roadways, especially in the most 
vulnerable areas. 

Waves: Seas will build to 7 to 11 feet well offshore Miami-Dade
County as Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 is forecast to cross through
the local Atlantic waters late this evening and overnight. 

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 is forecast to move quickly away from
the region early Sunday morning, followed by another strong cold 
frontal passage by Sunday afternoon. 

Gusty northwesterly winds behind the front will lead to hazardous 
conditons over the local Gulf waters, as well as continue hazardous 
conditions over the local Atlantic waters, into Monday. The Atlantic
rip current risk is expected to remain moderate this weekend, with
the rip current risk over the Gulf increasing behind the front early
next week. 

Cool and dry conditions behind the front may allow low temperatures
Monday morning to drop into the mid to upper 40s across interior Palm
Beach, Glades, and Hendry Counties. RH values may also drop into the
30-35 percent range across portions of South Florida Monday afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Widespread spotter activation is not anticipated, however individual
spotters are encouraged to report high wind and flooding to the 
National Weather Service forecast office in Miami.

For more information...visit the National Weather Service in Miami 
website at www.weather.gov/miami.

$$
 During a tropical cyclone situation, view the Hurricane Local Statement for additional hazard details.
 





No comments:

Post a Comment

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.