Hurricane Katrina

[senorpepr]

RECCO Observation
Storm Name: KATRINA (12L)
Mission Number: 12
Flight ID: AF304
Observation Number: 07
Time: 0611Z
Latitude: 23.7°N
Longitude: 83.2°W
Location: 70 mi NW of Havana, Cuba
Turbulence: Moderate occasional severe
Flight condition: In & out of clouds
Pressure Altitude: 10000 feet
Flight level wind: SW (220°) @ 56 mph
Temperature: 50°F
Dewpoint: 50°F
Weather: Thunderstorm
700mb height: 10000 feet
Surface Wind: N/A
Remarks: None

[senorpepr]

Flight Level Data
Storm Name: KATRINA (12L)
Mission Number: 12
Flight ID: AF304
Flt Data Number: 13
Latest Recon Position: 83 mi NNW of Havana, Cuba

Ob #01: 06:08:00Z; 23.8°N 83.4°W; PA: 9993 ft; D-Value: 98 ft; Wind: SW (221°) @ 58 mph; Temp: 48°F; Dewpt: 48°F; Max Wind: 60 mph; Radar Altitude: 10246 ft
Ob #02: 06:08:30Z; 23.8°N 83.3°W; PA: 10007 ft; D-Value: 108 ft; Wind: SW (219°) @ 56 mph; Temp: 49°F; Dewpt: 49°F; Max Wind: 56 mph; Radar Altitude: 10269 ft
Ob #03: 06:09:00Z; 23.8°N 83.3°W; PA: 10007 ft; D-Value: 112 ft; Wind: SW (224°) @ 58 mph; Temp: 48°F; Dewpt: 48°F; Max Wind: 58 mph; Radar Altitude: 10276 ft
Ob #04: 06:09:30Z; 23.7°N 83.3°W; PA: 9987 ft; D-Value: 108 ft; Wind: SW (227°) @ 53 mph; Temp: 49°F; Dewpt: 49°F; Max Wind: 56 mph; Radar Altitude: 10249 ft
Ob #05: 06:10:00Z; 23.7°N 83.3°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 115 ft; Wind: SW (228°) @ 58 mph; Temp: 51°F; Dewpt: 50°F; Max Wind: 58 mph; Radar Altitude: 10266 ft
Ob #06: 06:10:30Z; 23.7°N 83.2°W; PA: 10000 ft; D-Value: 121 ft; Wind: SW (229°) @ 56 mph; Temp: 51°F; Dewpt: 49°F; Max Wind: 58 mph; Radar Altitude: 10272 ft
Ob #07: 06:11:00Z; 23.7°N 83.2°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 131 ft; Wind: SW (229°) @ 53 mph; Temp: 49°F; Dewpt: 49°F; Max Wind: 58 mph; Radar Altitude: 10282 ft
Ob #08: 06:11:30Z; 23.7°N 83.2°W; PA: 10013 ft; D-Value: 138 ft; Wind: SW (221°) @ 59 mph; Temp: 49°F; Dewpt: ****; Max Wind: 66 mph; Radar Altitude: 10308 ft
Ob #09: 06:12:00Z; 23.6°N 83.2°W; PA: 9987 ft; D-Value: 148 ft; Wind: SW (224°) @ 60 mph; Temp: 49°F; Dewpt: 49°F; Max Wind: 63 mph; Radar Altitude: 10289 ft
Ob #10: 06:12:30Z; 23.6°N 83.2°W; PA: 10010 ft; D-Value: 177 ft; Wind: SW (223°) @ 66 mph; Temp: 48°F; Dewpt: 48°F; Max Wind: 67 mph; Radar Altitude: 10341 ft
Ob #11: 06:13:00Z; 23.6°N 83.1°W; PA: 10000 ft; D-Value: 180 ft; Wind: SW (217°) @ 68 mph; Temp: 48°F; Dewpt: 48°F; Max Wind: 69 mph; Radar Altitude: 10338 ft
Ob #12: 06:13:30Z; 23.7°N 83.1°W; PA: 9974 ft; D-Value: 161 ft; Wind: SSW (209°) @ 63 mph; Temp: 46°F; Dewpt: 46°F; Max Wind: 65 mph; Radar Altitude: 10289 ft
Ob #13: 06:14:00Z; 23.7°N 83.1°W; PA: 10000 ft; D-Value: 151 ft; Wind: SSW (206°) @ 67 mph; Temp: 46°F; Dewpt: 46°F; Max Wind: 68 mph; Radar Altitude: 10305 ft
Ob #14: 06:14:30Z; 23.8°N 83.1°W; PA: 10013 ft; D-Value: 148 ft; Wind: SSW (199°) @ 67 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 71 mph; Radar Altitude: 10315 ft
Ob #15: 06:15:00Z; 23.8°N 83.1°W; PA: 10000 ft; D-Value: 141 ft; Wind: SSW (196°) @ 74 mph; Temp: 46°F; Dewpt: 46°F; Max Wind: 76 mph; Radar Altitude: 10295 ft
Ob #16: 06:15:30Z; 23.8°N 83.1°W; PA: 9993 ft; D-Value: 125 ft; Wind: SSW (196°) @ 69 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 70 mph; Radar Altitude: 10272 ft
Ob #17: 06:16:00Z; 23.9°N 83.1°W; PA: 10003 ft; D-Value: 112 ft; Wind: S (191°) @ 63 mph; Temp: 45°F; Dewpt: ****; Max Wind: 66 mph; Radar Altitude: 10269 ft
Ob #18: 06:16:30Z; 23.9°N 83.1°W; PA: 9990 ft; D-Value: 105 ft; Wind: SSW (197°) @ 68 mph; Temp: 46°F; Dewpt: ****; Max Wind: 73 mph; Radar Altitude: 10246 ft
Ob #19: 06:17:00Z; 23.9°N 83.1°W; PA: 9993 ft; D-Value: 112 ft; Wind: SSW (199°) @ 54 mph; Temp: 45°F; Dewpt: ****; Max Wind: 59 mph; Radar Altitude: 10259 ft
Ob #20: 06:17:30Z; 24°N 83.1°W; PA: 9990 ft; D-Value: 108 ft; Wind: SSW (205°) @ 53 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: ****; Max Wind: 54 mph; Radar Altitude: 10253 ft
Note: **** means data accuracy was suspect

[Lori]

Thanks Senorpepr for posting the recon.

[artist]

yep - you are much appreciated!

[Thunder44]

950mb pressure is close to Cat 4 strength on Saffif-Simpson Scale.

[senorpepr]

Flight Level Data
Storm Name: KATRINA (12L)
Mission Number: 12
Flight ID: AF304
Flt Data Number: 14
Latest Recon Position: 72 mi W of Key West, Florida

Ob #01: 06:18:00Z; 24°N 83.1°W; PA: 10007 ft; D-Value: 115 ft; Wind: SSW (208°) @ 55 mph; Temp: 50°F; Dewpt: 50°F; Max Wind: 56 mph; Radar Altitude: 10276 ft
Ob #02: 06:18:30Z; 24°N 83.1°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 115 ft; Wind: SSW (204°) @ 54 mph; Temp: 51°F; Dewpt: 50°F; Max Wind: 54 mph; Radar Altitude: 10266 ft
Ob #03: 06:19:00Z; 24.1°N 83°W; PA: 9993 ft; D-Value: 115 ft; Wind: SSW (201°) @ 55 mph; Temp: 50°F; Dewpt: 50°F; Max Wind: 56 mph; Radar Altitude: 10262 ft
Ob #04: 06:19:30Z; 24.1°N 83°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 112 ft; Wind: SSW (199°) @ 59 mph; Temp: 50°F; Dewpt: 50°F; Max Wind: 59 mph; Radar Altitude: 10262 ft
Ob #05: 06:20:00Z; 24.2°N 83°W; PA: 9993 ft; D-Value: 102 ft; Wind: SSW (197°) @ 62 mph; Temp: 49°F; Dewpt: 49°F; Max Wind: 68 mph; Radar Altitude: 10249 ft
Ob #06: 06:20:30Z; 24.2°N 83°W; PA: 10010 ft; D-Value: 102 ft; Wind: S (179°) @ 74 mph; Temp: 48°F; Dewpt: 48°F; Max Wind: 76 mph; Radar Altitude: 10266 ft
Ob #07: 06:21:00Z; 24.2°N 83°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 102 ft; Wind: S (177°) @ 70 mph; Temp: 46°F; Dewpt: ****; Max Wind: 71 mph; Radar Altitude: 10253 ft
Ob #08: 06:21:30Z; 24.3°N 83°W; PA: 9990 ft; D-Value: 98 ft; Wind: S (171°) @ 69 mph; Temp: 44°F; Dewpt: ****; Max Wind: 70 mph; Radar Altitude: 10240 ft
Ob #09: 06:22:00Z; 24.3°N 83°W; PA: 10000 ft; D-Value: 98 ft; Wind: S (175°) @ 65 mph; Temp: 45°F; Dewpt: ****; Max Wind: 66 mph; Radar Altitude: 10256 ft
Ob #10: 06:22:30Z; 24.3°N 83°W; PA: 9993 ft; D-Value: 102 ft; Wind: S (173°) @ 67 mph; Temp: 44°F; Dewpt: ****; Max Wind: 73 mph; Radar Altitude: 10246 ft
Ob #11: 06:23:00Z; 24.4°N 83°W; PA: 10007 ft; D-Value: 108 ft; Wind: S (169°) @ 71 mph; Temp: 49°F; Dewpt: 49°F; Max Wind: 73 mph; Radar Altitude: 10269 ft
Ob #12: 06:23:30Z; 24.4°N 83°W; PA: 9987 ft; D-Value: 112 ft; Wind: S (173°) @ 69 mph; Temp: 51°F; Dewpt: 51°F; Max Wind: 73 mph; Radar Altitude: 10253 ft
Ob #13: 06:24:00Z; 24.5°N 83°W; PA: 10000 ft; D-Value: 118 ft; Wind: S (174°) @ 67 mph; Temp: 49°F; Dewpt: 49°F; Max Wind: 68 mph; Radar Altitude: 10272 ft
Ob #14: 06:24:30Z; 24.5°N 83°W; PA: 9993 ft; D-Value: 125 ft; Wind: S (169°) @ 65 mph; Temp: 48°F; Dewpt: 48°F; Max Wind: 66 mph; Radar Altitude: 10272 ft
Ob #15: 06:25:00Z; 24.5°N 83°W; PA: 10000 ft; D-Value: 125 ft; Wind: SSE (165°) @ 63 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 65 mph; Radar Altitude: 10279 ft
Ob #16: 06:25:30Z; 24.6°N 83°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 128 ft; Wind: SSE (164°) @ 61 mph; Temp: 46°F; Dewpt: 46°F; Max Wind: 62 mph; Radar Altitude: 10279 ft
Ob #17: 06:26:00Z; 24.6°N 82.9°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 135 ft; Wind: SSE (162°) @ 61 mph; Temp: 48°F; Dewpt: 48°F; Max Wind: 61 mph; Radar Altitude: 10285 ft
Ob #18: 06:26:30Z; 24.6°N 82.9°W; PA: 9993 ft; D-Value: 131 ft; Wind: SSE (158°) @ 62 mph; Temp: 46°F; Dewpt: 46°F; Max Wind: 65 mph; Radar Altitude: 10282 ft
Ob #19: 06:27:00Z; 24.7°N 82.9°W; PA: 10000 ft; D-Value: 144 ft; Wind: SSE (156°) @ 68 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 70 mph; Radar Altitude: 10299 ft
Ob #20: 06:27:30Z; 24.7°N 82.9°W; PA: 10000 ft; D-Value: 151 ft; Wind: SSE (159°) @ 73 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 75 mph; Radar Altitude: 10305 ft
Note: **** means data accuracy was suspect

[Matt-hurricanewatcher]

CI MWS MWS MSLP MSLP Saffir-Simpson
Number (Knots) (MPH) (Atlantic) (NW Pacific) Category
1 25 KTS 29 MPH (Approximate)
1.5 25 KTS 29 MPH
2 30 KTS 35 MPH 1009 mb 1000 mb
2.5 35 KTS 40 MPH 1005 mb 997 mb
3 45 KTS 52 MPH 1000 mb 991 mb
3.5 55 KTS 63 MPH 994 mb 984 mb
4 65 KTS 75 MPH 987 mb 976 mb 1 (64-83 KTS)
4.5 77 KTS 89 MPH 979 mb 966 mb 1 (64-83 KTS); 2 (84-96 KTS)
5 90 KTS 104 MPH 970 mb 954 mb 2 (84-96 KTS); 3 (97-113 KTS)
5.5 102 KTS 117 MPH 960 mb 941 mb 3 (97-113 KTS)
6 115 KTS 132 MPH 948 mb 927 mb 4 (114-135 KTS)
6.5 127 KTS 146 MPH 935 mb 914 mb 4 (114-135 KTS)
7 140 KTS 161 MPH 921 mb 898 mb 5 (136+ KTS)
7.5 155 KTS 178 MPH 906 mb 879 mb 5 (136+ KTS)
8 170 KTS 196 MPH 890 mb 858 mb 5 (136+ KTS)


It can support around 104 knots...Which the nhc is doing a good job.

[mtm4319]

The center is still visible on the satellite, but to make things a bit clearer I removed it from the picture and just showed the center. Still south of forecast points, but might be moving a little closer to due west than it has been the previous few hours.

[sponger]

Hi night owls. Looking like a potential nightmare scenario with current intensity and forecast track. I can't believe we were arguing 10 days ago if this was even worth talking about. I think lets move on was a reoccuring theme.

Now we are looking at a storm for the record books. I hope all in her path will make the right decision and leave. Some of you might be thinking I'll stay and it will probably miss. This is not going to be a storm you can afford to be wrong.

[senorpepr]

Supplementary Vortex Data Message
Inbound Ob #1: 25.7°N 085.2°W; 700mb height: 10200 feet; Temp: 52°F; Dewpt: 43°F; Flt level wind: NE (50°) @ 56 mph
Inbound Ob #2: 25.5°N 085.0°W; 700mb height: 10200 feet; Temp: 54°F; Dewpt: 45°F; Flt level wind: NE (50°) @ 60 mph
Inbound Ob #3: 25.3°N 084.9°W; 700mb height: 10100 feet; Temp: 54°F; Dewpt: 45°F; Flt level wind: NE (50°) @ 66 mph
Inbound Ob #4: 25.2°N 084.7°W; 700mb height: 10000 feet; Temp: 54°F; Dewpt: 43°F; Flt level wind: NE (40°) @ 75 mph
Inbound Ob #5: 25.0°N 084.5°W; 700mb height: 9900 feet; Temp: 52°F; Dewpt: 52°F; Flt level wind: NE (50°) @ 70 mph
Inbound Ob #6: 24.8°N 084.3°W; 700mb height: 13000 feet; Temp: 54°F; Dewpt: 50°F; Flt level wind: NE (50°) @ 65 mph
Inbound Ob #7: 24.6°N 084.1°W; 700mb height: 12700 feet; Temp: 57°F; Dewpt: 54°F; Flt level wind: NE (50°) @ 85 mph
Max flight level wind (Inbound): 105 mph at 24.5°N 084.1°W
First inbound ob surface wind: NA

Outbound Ob #1: 24.2°N 083.8°W; 700mb height: 12900 feet; Temp: 46°F; Dewpt: 46°F; Flt level wind: SW (230°) @ 88 mph
Outbound Ob #2: 24.0°N 083.6°W; 700mb height: 13100 feet; Temp: 46°F; Dewpt: 46°F; Flt level wind: SW (220°) @ 71 mph
Outbound Ob #3: 23.8°N 083.4°W; 700mb height: 10000 feet; Temp: 50°F; Dewpt: 50°F; Flt level wind: SW (220°) @ 58 mph
Outbound Ob #4: 23.7°N 083.2°W; 700mb height: 10000 feet; Temp: 46°F; Dewpt: 46°F; Flt level wind: SW (220°) @ 55 mph
Max flight level wind (Outbound): 120 mph at 24.3°N 083.9°W
Last outbound ob surface wind: NA
Storm Name: KATRINA (12L)
Mission Number: 12
Flight ID: AF304
Observation Number: 08

[senorpepr]

Flight Level Data
Storm Name: KATRINA (12L)
Mission Number: 12
Flight ID: AF304
Flt Data Number: 15
Latest Recon Position: 88 mi NW of Key West, Florida

Ob #01: 06:28:00Z; 24.7°N 82.9°W; PA: 9990 ft; D-Value: 157 ft; Wind: SSE (161°) @ 73 mph; Temp: 48°F; Dewpt: 48°F; Max Wind: 75 mph; Radar Altitude: 10302 ft
Ob #02: 06:28:30Z; 24.8°N 82.9°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 161 ft; Wind: SSE (163°) @ 68 mph; Temp: 49°F; Dewpt: 49°F; Max Wind: 70 mph; Radar Altitude: 10312 ft
Ob #03: 06:29:00Z; 24.8°N 82.9°W; PA: 10003 ft; D-Value: 171 ft; Wind: SSE (161°) @ 68 mph; Temp: 48°F; Dewpt: ****; Max Wind: 69 mph; Radar Altitude: 10328 ft
Ob #04: 06:29:30Z; 24.9°N 82.9°W; PA: 9993 ft; D-Value: 180 ft; Wind: SSE (155°) @ 66 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 69 mph; Radar Altitude: 10328 ft
Ob #05: 06:30:00Z; 24.9°N 82.9°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 187 ft; Wind: SE (145°) @ 60 mph; Temp: 46°F; Dewpt: 46°F; Max Wind: 62 mph; Radar Altitude: 10338 ft
Ob #06: 06:30:30Z; 24.9°N 82.9°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 190 ft; Wind: SE (141°) @ 62 mph; Temp: 48°F; Dewpt: 48°F; Max Wind: 63 mph; Radar Altitude: 10341 ft
Ob #07: 06:31:00Z; 25°N 82.9°W; PA: 10007 ft; D-Value: 200 ft; Wind: SE (142°) @ 62 mph; Temp: 49°F; Dewpt: 49°F; Max Wind: 63 mph; Radar Altitude: 10358 ft
Ob #08: 06:31:30Z; 25°N 82.9°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 203 ft; Wind: SE (142°) @ 63 mph; Temp: 49°F; Dewpt: 49°F; Max Wind: 63 mph; Radar Altitude: 10351 ft
Ob #09: 06:32:00Z; 25°N 82.9°W; PA: 9993 ft; D-Value: 207 ft; Wind: SE (138°) @ 62 mph; Temp: 49°F; Dewpt: 49°F; Max Wind: 63 mph; Radar Altitude: 10351 ft
Ob #10: 06:32:30Z; 25.1°N 82.9°W; PA: 10003 ft; D-Value: 207 ft; Wind: SE (137°) @ 63 mph; Temp: 48°F; Dewpt: 48°F; Max Wind: 65 mph; Radar Altitude: 10364 ft
Ob #11: 06:33:00Z; 25.1°N 82.8°W; PA: 9993 ft; D-Value: 213 ft; Wind: SE (137°) @ 62 mph; Temp: 49°F; Dewpt: 49°F; Max Wind: 63 mph; Radar Altitude: 10361 ft
Ob #12: 06:33:30Z; 25.1°N 82.8°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 217 ft; Wind: SE (138°) @ 62 mph; Temp: 49°F; Dewpt: 49°F; Max Wind: 65 mph; Radar Altitude: 10367 ft
Ob #13: 06:34:00Z; 25.2°N 82.8°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 223 ft; Wind: SE (140°) @ 68 mph; Temp: 49°F; Dewpt: 49°F; Max Wind: 69 mph; Radar Altitude: 10374 ft
Ob #14: 06:34:30Z; 25.2°N 82.8°W; PA: 10000 ft; D-Value: 226 ft; Wind: SE (143°) @ 69 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 70 mph; Radar Altitude: 10381 ft
Ob #15: 06:35:00Z; 25.2°N 82.8°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 230 ft; Wind: SE (144°) @ 69 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 70 mph; Radar Altitude: 10377 ft
Ob #16: 06:35:30Z; 25.3°N 82.8°W; PA: 9990 ft; D-Value: 233 ft; Wind: SSE (147°) @ 63 mph; Temp: 48°F; Dewpt: 48°F; Max Wind: 65 mph; Radar Altitude: 10381 ft
Ob #17: 06:36:00Z; 25.3°N 82.8°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 240 ft; Wind: SE (143°) @ 62 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 65 mph; Radar Altitude: 10394 ft
Ob #18: 06:36:30Z; 25.3°N 82.8°W; PA: 10003 ft; D-Value: 243 ft; Wind: SE (143°) @ 65 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 65 mph; Radar Altitude: 10400 ft
Ob #19: 06:37:00Z; 25.4°N 82.8°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 246 ft; Wind: SE (144°) @ 62 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 63 mph; Radar Altitude: 10397 ft
Ob #20: 06:37:30Z; 25.4°N 82.8°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 246 ft; Wind: SE (146°) @ 61 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 61 mph; Radar Altitude: 10400 ft
Note: **** means data accuracy was suspect

[Matt-hurricanewatcher]

105 knots/120 mph flight level=95 knots/110 mph at the surface...So the nhc is doing perfect.

[Thunder44]

Dropsonde Observation
Storm Name: KATRINA (12L)
Mission Number: 12
Flight ID: AF304
Observation Number: 06
Time: 0600Z
Latitude: 24.3°N
Longitude: 83.9°W
Location: 131 mi NW of Havana, Cuba
Surface: 959 mb; Temp: 79°F; Dewpt: 26.2°F; N (N/A°) @ N/A mph
925mb height: 1040 ft; Temp: 76°F; Dewpt: 24.4°F; S (185°) @ 142 mph
850mb height: 3478 ft; Temp: 71°F; Dewpt: 21.7°F; SSW (205°) @ 101 mph
700mb height: 8963 ft; Temp: 52°F; SW (235°) @ 106 mph
EYEWALL 135 SPL 2441N08387W 0559 LST WND 022 MBL WND 18615
AEV 20507 DLM WND 20095 956748 WL150 17111 097

Drosponde shows 142mph winds at 925mb height, that would be about 128mph at the surface (90% reduction)

[wayoutfront]

an I readng something wrong? I thought is was 950mb


maybe you were looking at the PAC numbers?

6 115 KTS 132 MPH 948 mb 927 mb 4 (114-135 KTS)

[sponger]

Does anyone ever remember a storm so elongated to the South Side? I have been watching a LONG time and cant remember seeing such a sight. Looking deadlier by the hour.

[medschool]

SSD is showing a T score of 6.0 on the latest run. this corresponds to a borderline cat 4. i know recon is more important, but Katrina went from a 4.5 to a 6.0 over the course of one sat. pass. very impressive

[senorpepr]

RECCO Observation
Storm Name: KATRINA (12L)
Mission Number: 12
Flight ID: AF304
Observation Number: 09
Time: 0642Z
Latitude: 25.6°N
Longitude: 82.8°W
Location: 92 mi SW of Fort Myers, Florida
Turbulence: Light occasional moderate
Flight condition: In & out of clouds
Pressure Altitude: 10000 feet
Flight level wind: SE (140°) @ 66 mph
Temperature: 46°F
Dewpoint: 46°F
Weather: Rainshowers
700mb height: 10100 feet
Surface Wind: N/A
Remarks: None

[Thunder44]

SSD is showing a T score of 6.0 on the latest run. this corresponds to a borderline cat 4. i know recon is more important, but Katrina went from a 4.5 to a 6.0 over the course of one sat. pass. very impressive

I believe it was 5.0 earlier tonight according to the TPC discussion, but the number wasn't made public on the site for some reason. But it's still significant.

[senorpepr]

Flight Level Data
Storm Name: KATRINA (12L)
Mission Number: 12
Flight ID: AF304
Flt Data Number: 16
Latest Recon Position: 102 mi NW of Key West, Florida

Ob #01: 06:38:00Z; 25.4°N 82.8°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 249 ft; Wind: SE (145°) @ 61 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 61 mph; Radar Altitude: 10400 ft
Ob #02: 06:38:30Z; 25.5°N 82.8°W; PA: 10000 ft; D-Value: 256 ft; Wind: SE (144°) @ 63 mph; Temp: 46°F; Dewpt: 46°F; Max Wind: 65 mph; Radar Altitude: 10410 ft
Ob #03: 06:39:00Z; 25.5°N 82.8°W; PA: 10000 ft; D-Value: 259 ft; Wind: SE (144°) @ 68 mph; Temp: 46°F; Dewpt: 46°F; Max Wind: 68 mph; Radar Altitude: 10413 ft
Ob #04: 06:39:30Z; 25.5°N 82.8°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 262 ft; Wind: SE (144°) @ 71 mph; Temp: 46°F; Dewpt: 46°F; Max Wind: 73 mph; Radar Altitude: 10410 ft
Ob #05: 06:40:00Z; 25.6°N 82.8°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 272 ft; Wind: SE (142°) @ 73 mph; Temp: 46°F; Dewpt: 46°F; Max Wind: 74 mph; Radar Altitude: 10423 ft
Ob #06: 06:40:30Z; 25.6°N 82.7°W; PA: 10003 ft; D-Value: 292 ft; Wind: SE (139°) @ 70 mph; Temp: 46°F; Dewpt: ****; Max Wind: 73 mph; Radar Altitude: 10449 ft
Ob #07: 06:41:00Z; 25.6°N 82.8°W; PA: 10003 ft; D-Value: 302 ft; Wind: SE (133°) @ 69 mph; Temp: 46°F; Dewpt: ****; Max Wind: 69 mph; Radar Altitude: 10459 ft
Ob #08: 06:41:30Z; 25.6°N 82.8°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 292 ft; Wind: SE (137°) @ 68 mph; Temp: 46°F; Dewpt: 46°F; Max Wind: 69 mph; Radar Altitude: 10443 ft
Ob #09: 06:42:00Z; 25.6°N 82.8°W; PA: 9990 ft; D-Value: 269 ft; Wind: SE (140°) @ 67 mph; Temp: 46°F; Dewpt: 46°F; Max Wind: 68 mph; Radar Altitude: 10410 ft
Ob #10: 06:42:30Z; 25.6°N 82.8°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 262 ft; Wind: SE (141°) @ 65 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 66 mph; Radar Altitude: 10413 ft
Ob #11: 06:43:00Z; 25.6°N 82.8°W; PA: 10000 ft; D-Value: 256 ft; Wind: SE (139°) @ 60 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 62 mph; Radar Altitude: 10410 ft
Ob #12: 06:43:30Z; 25.5°N 82.9°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 253 ft; Wind: SE (140°) @ 55 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 55 mph; Radar Altitude: 10400 ft
Ob #13: 06:44:00Z; 25.5°N 82.9°W; PA: 9993 ft; D-Value: 249 ft; Wind: SE (142°) @ 56 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 58 mph; Radar Altitude: 10397 ft
Ob #14: 06:44:30Z; 25.5°N 82.9°W; PA: 10000 ft; D-Value: 246 ft; Wind: SE (141°) @ 56 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 59 mph; Radar Altitude: 10400 ft
Ob #15: 06:45:00Z; 25.5°N 82.9°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 240 ft; Wind: SE (140°) @ 61 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 62 mph; Radar Altitude: 10394 ft
Ob #16: 06:45:30Z; 25.5°N 83°W; PA: 10000 ft; D-Value: 240 ft; Wind: SE (137°) @ 58 mph; Temp: 47°F; Dewpt: 47°F; Max Wind: 62 mph; Radar Altitude: 10394 ft
Ob #17: 06:46:00Z; 25.4°N 83°W; PA: 9993 ft; D-Value: 236 ft; Wind: SE (136°) @ 59 mph; Temp: 48°F; Dewpt: 48°F; Max Wind: 62 mph; Radar Altitude: 10381 ft
Ob #18: 06:46:30Z; 25.4°N 83°W; PA: 9997 ft; D-Value: 230 ft; Wind: SE (136°) @ 61 mph; Temp: 49°F; Dewpt: 49°F; Max Wind: 62 mph; Radar Altitude: 10381 ft
Ob #19: 06:47:00Z; 25.4°N 83°W; PA: 10007 ft; D-Value: 223 ft; Wind: SE (132°) @ 63 mph; Temp: 48°F; Dewpt: 48°F; Max Wind: 65 mph; Radar Altitude: 10381 ft
Ob #20: 06:47:30Z; 25.4°N 83.1°W; PA: 9990 ft; D-Value: 220 ft; Wind: SE (130°) @ 59 mph; Temp: 49°F; Dewpt: 49°F; Max Wind: 59 mph; Radar Altitude: 10364 ft
Note: **** means data accuracy was suspect

[rockyman]

0Z Euro just came out--looks like right over or just west of NOLA: