Tropical Storm Chris

[x-y-no]

When I analyze a high-res visible image, I notice many small outflow boundaries eminating away form the center. Such motions indicate a general lack of convergence toward the center and could be an indication that the LLC is dissipating. Could well be Tropical Wave Chris this afternoon. Here's an image with arrows indicating cloud motions:

http://myweb.cableone.net/nolasue/chris11a.gif

is there any online software that an ameteur could pay for to get high res images of that caliber?

You might want to check this out:

http://www.storm2k.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=83814

[wxman57]

When I analyze a high-res visible image, I notice many small outflow boundaries eminating away form the center. Such motions indicate a general lack of convergence toward the center and could be an indication that the LLC is dissipating. Could well be Tropical Wave Chris this afternoon. Here's an image with arrows indicating cloud motions:

http://myweb.cableone.net/nolasue/chris11a.gif

is there any online software that an ameteur could pay for to get high res images of that caliber?

You can download the McIDAS software here:

http://www.ssec.wisc.edu/mcidas/

It won't run on a Windows PC, but you can run it on Sun Solaris or maybe Linux. I'm not sure of the specs, check the web site.

As for the data, you'll need a noaaport feed, I believe. That requires a satellite ground station.

The short answer is probably not.

[AJC3]

When I analyze a high-res visible image, I notice many small outflow boundaries eminating away form the center. Such motions indicate a general lack of convergence toward the center and could be an indication that the LLC is dissipating. Could well be Tropical Wave Chris this afternoon. Here's an image with arrows indicating cloud motions:

http://myweb.cableone.net/nolasue/chris11a.gif

I Foresee last Advisory at 500

I wish. But the NHC is forecasing Chris to intensify over the next 2 days, despite their discussion that says wind shear will be strong. It does look like Chris' LLC may be dissipating, though. Would be nice not to have to work 12-hr shifts this weekend. And the guy working nights hasn't had a day off in 7 days.

I think you're likely to get your wish. The overall circ is starting to resemble more of an inverted V than a symmetric vortex.

[MississippiHurricane]

Well, goodbye Chris......for now

[deltadog03]

well, it does look sick i must admit. However, you can tell the shear is starting to really relax. There are some healthy storms on the SE quad that are making a b-line for the LLC. one good way we will know if the shear has truely let up is if they make it all the way to the center.

[MississippiHurricane]

Anybody see the "D" storm forming anytime soon?

[DESTRUCTION5]

Anybody see the "D" storm forming anytime soon?

it think there is Potential for 2 out near the Cape Verdes..

[MississippiHurricane]

Thanks ill give something else to watch besides Chris's leftovers

[Air Force Met]

BOOM. Convection really firing. Southly impact from Hispaniola starting to lessen maybe and it is heading into an area with a higher heat content.

http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/phod/dataphod1 ... 6215ca.jpg

[Extremeweatherguy]

seems like Chris still doesn't want to let up.

[Brent]

This is beyond annoying. I really wish it would either die totally or blowup into something a lot more, none of this "hanging on for dear life" junk.

[JonathanBelles]

lol brent

[Innotech]

:roll:

This is beyond annoying. I really wish it would either die totally or blowup into something a lot more, none of this "hanging on for dear life" junk.

Careful what you wish for....

[HouTXmetro]

BOOM. Convection really firing. Southly impact from Hispaniola starting to lessen maybe and it is heading into an area with a higher heat content.

http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/phod/dataphod1 ... 6215ca.jpg

This is coming from you I better take notice. I know you are unbiased in your assesment.

[KWT]

Just as the LLC is opening up as well now the convection is strengthening, as AFM said the inflow is getting a better feed again, this is one fighter of a system isn't it!

[Extremeweatherguy]

:roll:

This is beyond annoying. I really wish it would either die totally or blowup into something a lot more, none of this "hanging on for dear life" junk.

I agree. Chris needs to do something or get lost.

[Frank2]

AirForceMet,

I wouldn't say boom - more like a pop - the circulation itself has becomer smaller since yesterday (it was already small), so, once it crosses the Cuba coast (looks likely), that should be that...

http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/flt/t1/loop-vis.html

[Air Force Met]

:roll:

This is beyond annoying. I really wish it would either die totally or blowup into something a lot more, none of this "hanging on for dear life" junk.

Annoying? Try totally frustrating. I don't know what to tell the bosses other than: Well it might die but if it hangs on I think it will be in a good position to strengthen over the Gulf.

"So...is it gonna die or not?"

Uhhh...I don't know sir.

[Frank2]

In fact, some breaking news here - it appears the Chris might be opening into a wave (it seems to now have a positive north-south tilt, and, the center is much less defined) in the last photo or two:

http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/flt/t1/loop-vis.html

[southerngale]

BOOM. Convection really firing. Southly impact from Hispaniola starting to lessen maybe and it is heading into an area with a higher heat content.

http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/phod/dataphod1 ... 6215ca.jpg

Ugh, stop it already. Repeat after me: There is no convection. There is no convection. There is no convection. Then tap your heels together and it will go away.