ATL GUSTAV: Tropical Depression - Discussion

[hurricanetrack]

Wow. That is a bold statement- that the media is controlling when the NHC does their job. Did I read that correctly? I find it hard to believe the NHC is sitting on this like it's money (stole that phrase from Watkins) just because the TV networks told them to. Would love to see that email or minutes from the meeting where that ruling came down.

It is only hype if PEOPLE allow it to be. Seriously.

[Derek Ortt]

all satellite estimates are also 35KT

[carversteve]

Help me out here..because i need it..lol...Does this visible look to anyone like it is close to a TS already..just asking? It is a very nice looking visible.....The posts in this forum are NOT official forecast and should not be used as such. They are just the opinion of the poster and may or may not be backed by sound meteorological data. They are NOT endorsed by any professional institution or storm2k.org. For official information, please refer to the NHC and NWS products

[tolakram]

Um ...

[Derek Ortt]

TD? This is not Bay of Bengal!

[tolakram]

Is this just an illusion?

[TexWx]

So we're looking good here in Texas?

[Derek Ortt]

cyc, may need to change your title. This could be a storm at 11

[WmE]

TD? This is not Bay of Bengal!

LOL!

Sure looks like it's a TS.

[gatorcane]

I see hints of a NW turn already...looks like a little stair-stepping maybe?

http://metofis.rsmas.miami.edu/~dortt/s ... 1_loop.gif

[Derek Ortt]

that does look like an eye

[carversteve]

Probably safe to say this thread will really get cranking,really soon!!

[HURAKAN]

Derek never misses an opportunity to throw a punch to the IMD!!!

[gatorcane]

that does look like an eye

Any eye Derek? Is that a typo?

[Derek Ortt]

I did NOT say this would be Gustav though at 11

it COULD be Gustav OR TD 7

[HURAKAN]

To end the confusion, a tropical cyclone will be classified at 11 AM.

[storm4u]

I hope that everyone was able to get some sleep because it seems you wont for the next week!!

[WmE]

that does look like an eye

Any eye Derek? Is that a typo?

That would be crazy. From invest straight to a TS with eye.

[Matt-hurricanewatcher]

I say it is a tropical storm. It has "t" numbers and quickscat saying it is a tropical storm. It looks like one. But no surface obs, buoys showing it. To far away from them. I'm sure it does.

[carversteve]

To end the confusion, a tropical cyclone will be classified at 11 AM.

Question for you hurakan...if this is classified a TS at 11....is that when they would put out the cone??