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#61 Postby HURAKAN » Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:33 am

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#62 Postby RobWESTPACWX » Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:52 am

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#63 Postby HURAKAN » Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:03 am

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very deep convection but the outflow is restricted on the western hemisphere of the storm
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#64 Postby HURAKAN » Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:05 am

FLASH TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 17
Issued at 9:49 pm WST on Friday 16 March 2012

A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal areas from Cape Leveque to Dampier,
including Port Hedland, Karratha, Dampier and Broome, as well as inland parts
of the eastern Pilbara and far western Kimberley, including Telfer, Newman and
Jigalong.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for parts of the central and eastern inland Pilbara,
the eastern Gascoyne, far northern Goldfields and the far western Interior
including Three Rivers, Meekatharra and Wiluna.

At 8:00 pm WST Severe Tropical Cyclone Lua, Category 3 was estimated to be
390 kilometres north northwest of Port Hedland
495 kilometres west northwest of Broome
moving east southeast at 19 kilometres per hour.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Lua is intensifying as it moves steadily towards the
east Pilbara coast, with an expected crossing during Saturday.

Gales are expected to develop early Saturday morning in coastal areas between
Whim Creek and Bidyadanga including Port Hedland, extending during the morning
to adjacent inland areas and north to Cape Leveque including Broome, and
possibly west to Dampier.

Destructive winds to 160 kilometres per hour are possible between Port Hedland
and Bidyadanga after sunrise extending to the inland eastern Pilbara later in
the day. Very Destructive winds up to 230 kilometres per hour are forecast near
the cyclone centre.

As the cyclone moves further inland, gales should reach eastern Gascoyne areas,
adjacent Interior and far northern Goldfields on Sunday morning.

Heavy rainfall is expected near the west Kimberley coast and in coastal and
inland parts of the east Pilbara, extending into the east Gascoyne, western
Interior and northern Goldfields later on Saturday and during Sunday.

Residents of Port Hedland and east to Bidyadanga are specifically warned of the
very dangerous storm tide expected as the cyclone centre approaches the coast.
Tides are likely to rise significantly above the normal high tide mark with
damaging waves and very dangerous flooding.

Heavy surf conditions are also expected along the west Kimberley coast during
Saturday.

Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Lua at 8:00 pm WST:
.Centre located near...... 16.9 degrees South 117.7 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 45 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the east southeast at 19 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 195 kilometres per hour and INTENSIFYING
.Severity category........ 3
.Central pressure......... 958 hectoPascals

This FLASH advice issued to update WA State Emergency Service Community Alerts.

The next advice will be issued by 12:00 am WST Saturday 17 March.

Cyclone advices and State Emergency Service Community Alerts are available by
dialling 1300 659 210

A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone
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#65 Postby HURAKAN » Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:06 am

Rowley Shoals reporting 39 knots and 979 mb

link: http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDW60801 ... 4207.shtml
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#66 Postby HURAKAN » Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:26 am

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Re: SIO: LUA - Severe Tropical Cyclone (17S)

#67 Postby HURAKAN » Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:24 am

TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 19
Issued at 11:36 pm WST on Friday 16 March 2012

A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal areas from Cape Leveque to Dampier,
including Port Hedland, Karratha, Dampier and Broome, as well as inland parts
of the eastern Pilbara and far western Kimberley, including Telfer, Newman and
Jigalong.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for parts of the central and eastern inland Pilbara,
the eastern Gascoyne, far northern Goldfields and the far western Interior
including Three Rivers, Meekatharra and Wiluna.

At 11:00 pm WST Severe Tropical Cyclone Lua, Category 3 was estimated to be
345 kilometres north of Port Hedland
415 kilometres west northwest of Broome
moving east southeast at 22 kilometres per hour.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Lua is intensifying as it moves steadily towards the
east Pilbara coast, with an expected crossing during Saturday.

Gales are expected to develop early Saturday morning in coastal areas between
Whim Creek and Bidyadanga including Port Hedland, extending during the morning
to adjacent inland areas and north to Cape Leveque including Broome, and
possibly west to Dampier.

Destructive winds to 160 kilometres per hour are possible between Port Hedland
and Bidyadanga after sunrise extending to the inland eastern Pilbara later in
the day. Very Destructive winds up to 230 kilometres per hour are forecast near
the cyclone centre.

As the cyclone moves further inland, gales should reach eastern Gascoyne areas,
adjacent Interior and far northern Goldfields on Sunday morning.

Heavy rainfall is expected near the west Kimberley coast and in coastal and
inland parts of the east Pilbara, extending into the east Gascoyne, western
Interior and northern Goldfields later on Saturday and during Sunday.

Residents of Port Hedland and east to Bidyadanga are specifically warned of the
very dangerous storm tide expected as the cyclone centre approaches the coast.
Tides are likely to rise significantly above the normal high tide mark with
damaging waves and very dangerous flooding.

Heavy surf conditions are also expected along the west Kimberley coast during
Saturday.

FESA-State Emergency Service advises of the following community alerts:

RED ALERT: People in coastal communities between Wallal and Port Hedland,
including Wallal, 80 Mile Beach, Sandfire, Pardoo, Port Hedland and South
Hedland need to go to shelter immediately.

YELLOW ALERT: People in remaining communities between Broome and Whim Creek
including Bidyadanga, Warralong, Yande Yarra, Marble Bar and adjacent pastoral
and mining leases need to take action and get ready to shelter from a cyclone.

BLUE ALERT: People in coastal communities between Whim Creek and Dampier
including Karratha, Dampier, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson as well as
inland communities including Nullagine, Newman and Jigalong and surrounding
pastoral and mining leases need to prepare for cyclonic weather and organise an
emergency kit including first aid kit, torch, portable radio, spare batteries,
food and water.

Remaining communities between Broome and Cape Leveque and in the inland eastern
Pilbara, east Gascoyne and western Interior should listen for the next advice.


Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Lua at 11:00 pm WST:
.Centre located near...... 17.2 degrees South 118.4 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 45 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the east southeast at 22 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 205 kilometres per hour and INTENSIFYING
.Severity category........ 3
.Central pressure......... 954 hectoPascals

The next advice will be issued by 3:00 am WST Saturday 17 March.

Cyclone advices and State Emergency Service Community Alerts are available by
dialling 1300 659 210

A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone
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#68 Postby HURAKAN » Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:29 am

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eye is very close to Rowley Shoals
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#69 Postby HURAKAN » Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:54 am

Rowley Shoals reporting 960 mb and 59 kt at 12 am local time (almost an hour ago)
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#70 Postby HURAKAN » Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:49 pm

Rowley Shoals reporting 939 mb and 73 kt at 1 am local time
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#71 Postby HURAKAN » Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:51 pm

TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 21
Issued at 5:35 am WST on Saturday 17 March 2012

A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal areas from Cape Leveque to Dampier,
including Port Hedland, Karratha, Dampier and Broome, as well as inland parts
of the east Pilbara and far west Kimberley, including Telfer, Newman and
Jigalong.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for parts of the central and eastern inland Pilbara,
the eastern Gascoyne, far northern Goldfields and the far western Interior
including Three Rivers, Meekatharra and Wiluna.

At 5:00 am WST Severe Tropical Cyclone Lua, Category 4 was estimated to be
260 kilometres north northeast of Port Hedland
330 kilometres west of Broome
moving southeast at 19 kilometres per hour.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Lua is intensifying as it moves steadily towards the
east Pilbara coast, with an expected crossing during Saturday afternoon.

Gales are expected in coastal areas between Whim Creek and Bidyadanga including
Port Hedland, extending during Saturday morning to adjacent inland areas and
north to Cape Leveque including Broome, and possibly west to Dampier.

Destructive winds to 160 kilometres per hour are possible between Port Hedland
and Bidyadanga extending to the inland eastern Pilbara later in the day. Very
Destructive winds up to 230 kilometres per hour are forecast near the cyclone
centre.

As the cyclone moves further inland, gales should reach eastern Gascoyne areas,
adjacent Interior and far northern Goldfields on Sunday morning.

Heavy rainfall is expected near the west Kimberley coast and in coastal and
inland parts of the east Pilbara, extending into the east Gascoyne, western
Interior and northern Goldfields later on Saturday and during Sunday.

Residents of Port Hedland and east to Bidyadanga are specifically warned of the
very dangerous storm tide expected as the cyclone centre approaches the coast.
Tides are likely to rise significantly above the normal high tide mark with
damaging waves and very dangerous flooding.

Heavy surf conditions are also expected along the west Kimberley coast during
Saturday.

FESA-State Emergency Service advises of the following community alerts:

RED ALERT: People in coastal communities between Wallal and Port Hedland,
including Wallal, 80 Mile Beach, Sandfire, Pardoo, Port Hedland and South
Hedland need to go to shelter immediately.

YELLOW ALERT: People in remaining communities between Broome and Whim Creek
including Bidyadanga, Warralong, Yande Yarra, Marble Bar and adjacent pastoral
and mining leases need to take action and get ready to shelter from a cyclone.

BLUE ALERT: People in coastal communities between Whim Creek and Dampier
including Karratha, Dampier, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson as well as
inland communities including Telfer, Woodie Woodie, Nullagine, Newman and
Jigalong and surrounding pastoral and mining leases need to prepare for
cyclonic weather and organise an emergency kit including first aid kit, torch,
portable radio, spare batteries, food and water.

Remaining communities between Broome and Cape Leveque and in the inland eastern
Pilbara, east Gascoyne and western Interior should listen for the next advice.


Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Lua at 5:00 am WST:
.Centre located near...... 18.0 degrees South 119.1 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 45 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the southeast at 19 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 230 kilometres per hour and INTENSIFYING
.Severity category........ 4
.Central pressure......... 942 hectoPascals

The next advice will be issued by 9:00 am WST Saturday 17 March.

Cyclone advices and State Emergency Service Community Alerts are available by
dialling 1300 659 210

A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone
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#72 Postby HURAKAN » Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:52 pm

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#73 Postby HURAKAN » Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:07 pm

TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 22
Issued at 9:01 am WST on Saturday 17 March 2012

A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal areas from Cape Leveque to Dampier,
including Port Hedland, Karratha, Dampier and Broome, as well as inland parts
of the east Pilbara and far west Kimberley, including Telfer, Newman and
Jigalong, the eastern Gascoyne, far northern Goldfields and the far western
Interior including Three Rivers and Wiluna.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for parts of the eastern Gascoyne and the northern
Goldfields including Meekatharra and Leinster.

At 8:00 am WST Severe Tropical Cyclone Lua, Category 4 was estimated to be
215 kilometres north northeast of Port Hedland
290 kilometres west southwest of Broome
moving southeast at 23 kilometres per hour.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Lua is intensifying as it moves steadily towards the
east Pilbara coast, with an expected crossing during Saturday afternoon in the
vicinity of Pardoo Station.

Gales are occurring in coastal areas between Whim Creek and Bidyadanga
including Port Hedland, and may extending to adjacent inland areas and north to
Cape Leveque including Broome, and possibly west to Dampier later this morning.

Destructive winds to 150 kilometres per hour are possible between Port Hedland
and Bidyadanga from late this morning extending to the inland eastern Pilbara
later in the day. Very Destructive winds to 270 kilometres per hour are
forecast near the cyclone centre between De Grey.

As the cyclone moves further inland, gales should reach the eastern Gascoyne
areas, adjacent Interior and far northern Goldfields on Sunday morning.

Heavy rainfall is expected in coastal and inland parts of the east Pilbara,
west Kimberley extending into the eastern Gascoyne, western Interior and
northern Goldfields later on Saturday and during Sunday.

Residents of the east Pilbara and 80 Mile Beach area, east of but NOT including
Port Hedland, are specifically warned of the very dangerous storm tide expected
this afternoon. Tides are likely to rise significantly above the normal high
tide mark with damaging waves and very dangerous flooding.

Heavy surf conditions are also expected along the west Kimberley coast during
Saturday.

FESA-State Emergency Service advises of the following community alerts:

RED ALERT: People in coastal communities between Bidyadanga and Port Hedland,
including Wallal, 80 Mile Beach, Sandfire, Pardoo, Port Hedland and South
Hedland need to go to shelter immediately.

YELLOW ALERT: People in remaining communities between Broome and Whim Creek
including Broome, Telfer, Nullagine, Warralong, Yande Yarra, Marble Bar and
adjacent pastoral and mining leases need to take action and get ready to
shelter from a cyclone.

BLUE ALERT: People in coastal communities between Whim Creek and Dampier
including Karratha, Dampier, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson as well as
inland communities including Woodie Woodie, Newman and Jigalong and surrounding
pastoral and mining leases need to prepare for cyclonic weather and organise an
emergency kit including first aid kit, torch, portable radio, spare batteries,
food and water.

Remaining communities between Broome and Cape Leveque and in the inland eastern
Pilbara, east Gascoyne and western Interior should listen for the next advice.


Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Lua at 8:00 am WST:
.Centre located near...... 18.6 degrees South 119.6 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 20 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the southeast at 23 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 250 kilometres per hour and INTENSIFYING
.Severity category........ 4
.Central pressure......... 932 hectoPascals

The next advice will be issued by 12:00 pm WST Saturday 17 March.

Cyclone advices and State Emergency Service Community Alerts are available by
dialling 1300 659 210

A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone
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#74 Postby HURAKAN » Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:57 pm

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#75 Postby HURAKAN » Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:43 pm

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#77 Postby HURAKAN » Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:02 pm

TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 24
Issued at 11:44 am WST on Saturday 17 March 2012

A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal areas from Cape Leveque to Dampier,
including Port Hedland, Karratha, Dampier and Broome, as well as inland parts
of the east Pilbara and far west Kimberley, including Telfer, Newman and
Jigalong, the eastern Gascoyne, far northern Goldfields and the far western
Interior including Three Rivers and Wiluna.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for parts of the eastern Gascoyne and the northern
Goldfields including Meekatharra and Leinster.

At 11:00 am WST Severe Tropical Cyclone Lua, Category 4 was estimated to be
185 kilometres northeast of Port Hedland
285 kilometres west southwest of Broome
moving south southeast at 23 kilometres per hour.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Lua is approaching the east Pilbara coast, with an
expected crossing in the vicinity of Pardoo Station around 2-3pm this
afternoon.

Gales are occurring in coastal areas between Port Hedland and Bidyadanga and
will extend to adjacent inland areas later today, possibly north to Cape
Leveque including Broome and west to Dampier.

Destructive winds to 150 kilometres per hour are possible between Port Hedland
and Bidyadanga extending to the inland eastern Pilbara later in the day. Very
Destructive winds to 250 kilometres per hour are forecast near the cyclone
centre as it crosses the coast.

As the cyclone moves further inland, gales should reach the eastern Gascoyne
areas, adjacent Interior and far northern Goldfields on Sunday morning.

Heavy rainfall is expected in coastal and inland parts of the east Pilbara,
west Kimberley extending into the eastern Gascoyne, western Interior and
northern Goldfields later today and during Sunday.

Residents of the east Pilbara and 80 Mile Beach area, east of but NOT including
Port Hedland, are specifically warned of the very dangerous storm tide expected
this afternoon. Tides are likely to rise significantly above the normal high
tide mark with damaging waves and very dangerous flooding.

Heavy surf conditions are also expected along the west Kimberley coast.

FESA-State Emergency Service advises of the following community alerts:

RED ALERT: People in coastal communities between Bidyadanga and Port Hedland,
including Wallal, 80 Mile Beach, Sandfire, Pardoo, Port Hedland, South Hedland,
Warralong, Yandeyarra and surrounding Pastoral and Mining leases need to go to
shelter immediately.

YELLOW ALERT: People in remaining communities between Broome and Whim Creek
including the Town of Broome, Marble Bar, Telfer, Nullagine, Woodie Woodie, and
adjacent pastoral and mining leases need to take action and get ready to
shelter from a cyclone.

BLUE ALERT: People in coastal communities between Whim Creek and Dampier
including Karratha, Dampier, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson as well as
inland communities including Newman and Jigalong and surrounding pastoral and
mining leases need to prepare for cyclonic weather and organise an emergency
kit including first aid kit, torch, portable radio, spare batteries, food and
water.

Remaining communities between Broome and Cape Leveque and in the inland eastern
Pilbara, east Gascoyne and western Interior should listen for the next advice.


Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Lua at 11:00 am WST:
.Centre located near...... 19.1 degrees South 119.8 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 20 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the south southeast at 23 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 250 kilometres per hour and INTENSIFYING
.Severity category........ 4
.Central pressure......... 932 hectoPascals

The next advice will be issued by 1:00 pm WST Saturday 17 March.

Cyclone advices and State Emergency Service Community Alerts are available by
dialling 1300 659 210

A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone
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#78 Postby HURAKAN » Sat Mar 17, 2012 12:04 am

TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 25
Issued at 12:58 pm WST on Saturday 17 March 2012

A Cyclone WARNING is current for coastal areas from Cape Leveque to Dampier,
including Port Hedland, Karratha, Dampier and Broome, as well as inland parts
of the east Pilbara and far west Kimberley, including Telfer, Newman and
Jigalong, the eastern Gascoyne, far northern Goldfields and the far western
Interior including Three Rivers and Wiluna.
A Cyclone WATCH is current for parts of the eastern Gascoyne and the northern
Goldfields including Meekatharra and Leinster.

At 1:00 pm WST Severe Tropical Cyclone Lua, Category 4 was estimated to be
155 kilometres east northeast of Port Hedland
310 kilometres southwest of Broome
moving south southeast at 23 kilometres per hour.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Lua is approaching the east Pilbara coast, with an
expected crossing in the vicinity of Pardoo Station around 2-3pm this
afternoon.

Gales are occurring in coastal areas between Port Hedland and Bidyadanga and
will extend to adjacent inland areas later today, possibly north to Cape
Leveque including Broome and west to Dampier.

Destructive winds to 150 kilometres per hour are possible to the east of Port
Hedland to Bidyadanga extending to the inland eastern Pilbara later in the day.
Very Destructive winds to 250 kilometres per hour are forecast near the cyclone
centre as it crosses the coast with gusts to 180 kilometres per hour possible
over the inland eastern Pilbara, including Marble Bar this evening.

As the cyclone moves further inland, gales should reach the eastern Gascoyne
areas, adjacent Interior and far northern Goldfields on Sunday morning.

Heavy rainfall is expected in coastal and inland parts of the east Pilbara,
west Kimberley extending into the eastern Gascoyne, western Interior and
northern Goldfields later today and during Sunday.

Residents of the east Pilbara and 80 Mile Beach area, east of but NOT including
Port Hedland, are specifically warned of the very dangerous storm tide expected
this afternoon. Tides are likely to rise significantly above the normal high
tide mark with damaging waves and very dangerous flooding.

Heavy surf conditions are also expected along the west Kimberley coast.

FESA-State Emergency Service advises of the following community alerts:

RED ALERT: People in coastal communities between Bidyadanga and Port Hedland,
including Wallal, 80 Mile Beach, Sandfire, Pardoo, Port Hedland, South Hedland,
Warralong, Yandeyarra and surrounding Pastoral and Mining leases need to go to
shelter immediately.

YELLOW ALERT: People in remaining communities between Broome and Whim Creek
including the Town of Broome, Marble Bar, Telfer, Nullagine, Woodie Woodie, and
adjacent pastoral and mining leases need to take action and get ready to
shelter from a cyclone.

BLUE ALERT: People in coastal communities between Whim Creek and Dampier
including Karratha, Dampier, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson as well as
inland communities including Newman and Jigalong and surrounding pastoral and
mining leases need to prepare for cyclonic weather and organise an emergency
kit including first aid kit, torch, portable radio, spare batteries, food and
water.

Remaining communities between Broome and Cape Leveque and in the inland eastern
Pilbara, east Gascoyne and western Interior should listen for the next advice.


Details of Severe Tropical Cyclone Lua at 1:00 pm WST:
.Centre located near...... 19.6 degrees South 119.8 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 20 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the south southeast at 23 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 250 kilometres per hour and INTENSIFYING
.Severity category........ 4
.Central pressure......... 932 hectoPascals

The next advice will be issued by 2:00 pm WST Saturday 17 March.

Cyclone advices and State Emergency Service Community Alerts are available by
dialling 1300 659 210

A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone
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#79 Postby HURAKAN » Sat Mar 17, 2012 12:06 am

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eyewall very close or over the coast
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