Tuesday, December 3, 2019

END OF A BUSY AND DEADLY 2019 HURRICANE SEASON



The final Tropical Weather Summary for the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season has been issued. The season's activity was above normal with 18 named storms, 6 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes: nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIATWSAT.


Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Friday, November 22, 2019

SEBASTIEN 0500 PM EST UPDATE


TROPICAL STORM SEBASTIEN
NOV 22, 2019...
RALPH'S TROPICAL WEATHER- RTW

NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER PUBLIC ADVISORY
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
000
WTNT35 KNHC 222032
TCPAT5

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Sebastien Advisory Number  14
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL202019
500 PM AST Fri Nov 22 2019

...MORE OF THE SAME FROM SEBASTIEN OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...26.2N 53.7W
ABOUT 815 MI...1315 KM NE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 65 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Sebastien was
located near latitude 26.2 North, longitude 53.7 West. The tropical
storm is moving toward the east-northeast near 16 mph (26 km/h). A
general east-northeastward to northeastward motion is expected
through the weekend.

Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual weakening is anticipated and Sebastien is forecast to
dissipate by early next week.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 195 miles (315 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.

$$
Forecaster Zelinsky 
 



 

...SEBASTIEN ENCOUNTERING WIND SHEAR AGAIN AND IS NO LONGER FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN...


TROPICAL STORM SEBASTIEN
NOV 22, 2019...0958 AM EST
RALPH'S TROPICAL WEATHER- RTW

SEBASTIEN IS ENCOUNTERING STRONG WIND SHEAR FROM THE SOUTHWEST.  THIS IS BLOWING THE THUNDERSTORMS AWAY FROM THE CENTER OF CIRCULATION.  SEBASTIEN IS NO LONGER FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN PER INTENSITY MODELS AND SHOULD BE A SHORT LIVED STORM SYSTEM.

RTW


NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER PUBLIC ADVISORY
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
000
WTNT35 KNHC 221447
TCPAT5

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Sebastien Advisory Number  13
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL202019
1100 AM AST Fri Nov 22 2019

...POORLY ORGANIZED SEBASTIEN HEADING EAST-NORTHEAST OVER THE
CENTRAL ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...25.2N 55.3W
ABOUT 695 MI...1120 KM NE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 75 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Sebastien
was located near latitude 25.2 North, longitude 55.3 West. Sebastien
is moving toward the east-northeast near 15 mph (24 km/h). An
east-northeastward or northeastward motion at a similar forward
speed is expected through the weekend.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph (85 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Continued gradual weakening is anticipated and
Sebastien is forecast to dissipate by early next week.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.

$$
Forecaster Zelinsky 
 



 

Thursday, November 21, 2019

SEBASTIEN 0500 PM EDT UPDATE


TROPICAL STORM SEBASTIEN
NOV 21, 2019...0342 PM EST
RALPH'S TROPICAL WEATHER- RTW

NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER PUBLIC ADVISORY
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
472 
WTNT35 KNHC 212031
TCPAT5

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Sebastien Advisory Number  10
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL202019
500 PM AST Thu Nov 21 2019

...SEBASTIEN NOW MOVING NORTHEASTWARD ACROSS THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...23.8N 59.7W
ABOUT 445 MI...715 KM NNE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 50 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...998 MB...29.47 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Sebastien was
located near latitude 23.8 North, longitude 59.7 West. Sebastien is
moving toward the northeast near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this motion is
expected to continue with an increase in forward speed during the
next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is expected during the next 24 hours, and
Sebastien could become a hurricane on Friday.  A weakening trend is
expected to begin by late Friday, and the system is likely to become
an extratropical cyclone on Saturday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 998 mb (29.47 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.

$$
Forecaster Beven 
 



 

...SEBASTIEN A BIT STRONGER...FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE MAYBE A CAT 2...


TROPICAL STORM SEBASTIEN
NOV 21, 2019...1016 AM EST
RALPH'S TROPICAL WEATHER- RTW

NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER PUBLIC ADVISORY
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
000
WTNT35 KNHC 211448
TCPAT5

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Sebastien Advisory Number   9
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL202019
1100 AM AST Thu Nov 21 2019

...SEBASTIEN EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE BY TONIGHT...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...23.5N 60.5W
ABOUT 405 MI...650 KM NNE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 30 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Sebastien
was located near latitude 23.5 North, longitude 60.5 West. Sebastien
is moving toward the north-northeast near 8 mph (13 km/h).  A faster
northeastward motion is expected during the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts.
Sebastien is forecast to become a hurricane by tonight, but a
weakening trend is expected to begin by late Friday.  The system is
likely to become an extratropical cyclone by Saturday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.

$$
Forecaster Pasch
 



 

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

SEBASTIEN 0500 PM EST UPDATE


TROPICAL STORM SEBASTIEN
NOV 20, 2019...0421 PM EST
RALPH'S TROPICAL WEATHER- RTW

NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER PUBLIC ADVISORY
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
667 
WTNT35 KNHC 202036
TCPAT5

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Sebastien Advisory Number   6
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL202019
500 PM AST Wed Nov 20 2019

...SEBASTIEN MAKES ITS NORTHWARD TURN...
...EXPECTED TO BEGIN INTENSIFYING SOON...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...21.7N 61.5W
ABOUT 265 MI...425 KM NNE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Sebastien was
located near latitude 21.7 North, longitude 61.5 West. Sebastien is
moving toward the north near 6 mph (9 km/h). A turn to the northeast
with an increase in forward speed is expected tonight and Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Sebastien
is expected to become an extratropical cyclone in a couple of days
and be absorbed by a cold front on Friday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.

$$
Forecaster Latto
 



 

SEBASTIEN MORNING UPDATE


TROPICAL STORM SEBASTIEN MORNING UPDATE
NOV 20, 2019...1024 AM EST
RALPH'S TROPICAL WEATHER- RTW

NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER PUBLIC ADVISORY
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
000
WTNT35 KNHC 201444
TCPAT5

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Sebastien Advisory Number   5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL202019
1100 AM AST Wed Nov 20 2019

...SEBASTIEN MAINTAINS INTENSITY...
...EXPECTED TO TURN NORTH SOON...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...21.1N 61.7W
ABOUT 220 MI...355 KM NNE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Sebastien
was located near latitude 21.1 North, longitude 61.7 West. Sebastien
is moving toward the west near 7 mph (11 km/h). A turn to the north
is expected later today. A turn to the northeast with an increase
in forward speed is expected tonight and Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Sebastien
is expected to become an extratropical cyclone in a couple of days
and be absorbed by a cold front on Friday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.

$$
Forecaster Latto/Mello
 

 

 

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

SEBASTIAN EARLY 0500 PM EDT UPDATE


TROPICAL STORM SEBASTIAN
NOV 19, 2019...0445 PM EDT
RALPH'S TROPICAL WEATHER- RTW

NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER PUBLIC ADVISORY
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
000
WTNT35 KNHC 192034
TCPAT5

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Sebastien Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL202019
500 PM AST Tue Nov 19 2019

...SEBASTIEN CONTINUES NORTHWESTWARD...
...EXPECTED TO TURN TO THE NORTHEAST LATE WEDNESDAY...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...20.6N 59.7W
ABOUT 275 MI...445 KM NE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Sebastien was
located near latitude 20.6 North, longitude 59.7 West. Sebastien is
moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn to
the north is expected on Wednesday followed by a turn to the
northeast with an increase in forward speed Wednesday night.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Sebastien
is expected to become an extratropical cyclone in a couple
of days and will then be absorbed by a cold front late this
week.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.

$$
Forecaster Latto
 



 

TROPICAL STORM SEBASTIEN FORMS SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES EAST-NORTHEAST OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS


TROPICAL STORM SEBASTIEN
NOV 19, 2019...1101 AM EDT
RALPH'S TROPICAL WEATHER- RTW

NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER PUBLIC ADVISORY
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
000
WTNT35 KNHC 191500
TCPAT5

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Sebastien Advisory Number   1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL202019
1100 AM AST Tue Nov 19 2019

...TROPICAL STORM SEBASTIEN FORMS...
...EXPECTED TO REMAIN OVER OPEN WATERS...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...20.1N 58.7W
ABOUT 275 MI...445 KM NE OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Sebastien
was located near latitude 20.1 North, longitude 58.7 West. Sebastien
is moving toward the north-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h). A turn to
the north is expected on Wednesday followed by a turn to the
northeast and an increase in forward speed Wednesday night.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some slight strengthening is possible over the next day or so.
Sebastien is expected to become absorbed by a cold front in a
couple of days.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.

$$
Forecaster Latto
 



 

STORM INVEST 90L MORNING UPDATE


STORM INVESTIGATION 90L
NOV 19, 2019...0955 AM EDT
RALPH'S TROPICAL WEATHER- RTW

NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER TROPICAL OUTLOOK
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
000
ABNT20 KNHC 191151
TWOAT 

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
700 AM EST Tue Nov 19 2019

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

A broad area of low pressure located about 250 miles northeast of
the northern Leeward Islands is gradually becoming better organized
and the associated shower and thunderstorm activity has been
developing closer to the center since yesterday. If this trend
continues, then a tropical or subtropical depression or storm could
form in the next day or so while the system moves northwestward and
then northward over the open Atlantic. The low is forecast to
interact with a frontal system by midweek and further development is
unlikely after that time. For more information, see High Seas
Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...high...80 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...high...80 percent.

&&
High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service can be
found under AWIPS header NFDHSFAT1, WMO header FZNT01 KWBC, and
online at ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.php

$$
Forecaster Latto
 



 

Monday, November 18, 2019

STORM INVESTIGATION 90L AFTERNOON UPDATE






STORM INVESTIGATION 90L
NOV 18, 2019...0359 PM EDT
RALPH'S TROPICAL WEATHER- RTW

NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER TROPICAL OUTLOOK
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

000
ABNT20 KNHC 181737
TWOAT 

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
100 PM EST Mon Nov 18 2019

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

A broad area of low pressure located about 250 miles east-northeast
of the northern Leeward Islands is producing disorganized showers
and thunderstorms and winds of 30 to 35 mph on its northeastern
side.  Some gradual development of this system is expected, and a
tropical or subtropical depression could form during the next couple
of days while it moves northwestward and then northward over the
open Atlantic.  In a couple of days, upper-level winds are expected
to become less conducive and the disturbance is forecast to merge
with a frontal system after midweek, so additional development is
not expected after that time.  For more information, see High Seas
Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...50 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...medium...50 percent.

&&
High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service can be
found under AWIPS header NFDHSFAT1, WMO header FZNT01 KWBC, and
online at ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.php

$$
Forecaster Latto