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Re: Invest 96L East of Windwards,Sat Pics,Analysis and Models #2

#21 Postby wxmann_91 » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:28 am

Aric Dunn wrote:
why are you looking at a vorticity map for steering currents thats not going to help you much ..

Weak systems are steered by low level flow... 700-850mb. I couldn't care less about the vorticity, the key thing to focus on is the wind barbs.
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#22 Postby Aric Dunn » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:29 am

if you go here.. http://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/tropic/real- ... 8dlm1.html

and click on all the levels.. you will see a break in the ridge .. that is supposed to slide east a little .. allowing whatever it is to stay on a wnw course.
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Re: Invest 96L East of Windwards,Sat Pics,Analysis and Models #2

#23 Postby harmclan » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:30 am

Yea I'm seeing the new convection coming in as well. I'll elaborate more on what I was trying to say; In order for the NHC to classify it as a TD this far out convection will have to increase to the northeast, which would consequentially give 96L a more symmetrical shape with a better established outflow. Looks like it's just me and you again tonight Aric :)
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#24 Postby Aric Dunn » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:31 am

the ridge to its north is not that strong and thus a wnw track should take shape..
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Re: Invest 96L East of Windwards,Sat Pics,Analysis and Models #2

#25 Postby Toadstool » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:32 am

harmclan wrote: Looks like it's just me and you again tonight Aric :)


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Re: Invest 96L East of Windwards,Sat Pics,Analysis and Models #2

#26 Postby Aric Dunn » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:33 am

harmclan wrote:Yea I'm seeing the new convection coming in as well. I'll elaborate more on what I was trying to say; In order for the NHC to classify it as a TD this far out convection will have to increase to the northeast, which would consequentially give 96L a more symmetrical shape with a better established outflow. Looks like it's just me and you again tonight Aric :)


yeah but it really does not need it for a TD.. but i understand what your saying those are ideal condidtions.. but more times than not .. weak systems are very disorganized except they have a closed low and winds of 30kt or less. which is a TD
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#27 Postby harmclan » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:33 am

haha yea I saw that as well. The same is going on over at wunderground :roll:
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Re: Invest 96L East of Windwards,Sat Pics,Analysis and Models #2

#28 Postby Aric Dunn » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:33 am

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harmclan wrote: Looks like it's just me and you again tonight Aric :)


What are we, the peanut gallery? :lol:

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Re: Invest 96L East of Windwards,Sat Pics,Analysis and Models #2

#29 Postby NDG » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:34 am

My question is why certain posters here are looking at the 5 day forecasted shear by global models in the eastern Caribbean, when we know that they do not do the best job in forecasting shear levels that far out, they either over estimate or under estimate shear levels past 3 days out.
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Re: Invest 96L East of Windwards,Sat Pics,Analysis and Models #2

#30 Postby Toadstool » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:36 am

NDG wrote:My question is why certain posters here are looking at the 5 day forecasted shear by global models in the eastern Caribbean, when we know that they do not do the best job in forecasting shear levels that far out, they either over estimate or under estimate shear levels past 3 days out.


I agree it's at a critical point in formation... neither sheer nor track matter if it doesn't survive.
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Re: Invest 96L East of Windwards,Sat Pics,Analysis and Models #2

#31 Postby Berwick Bay » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:38 am

Okay, I got a question. I know that the Ships Model is an intensity forecast, not to be confused with those models which forecast direction. And I've just posted my opinion about the future course of this system, assuming it remains a Wave-Depression or perhaps a minimal tropical storm over the next 2-3 days (think it would mean a more southerly track). Perhaps I'm wrong, but here's the question. IS IT POSSIBLE THAT THESE MODELS WHICH TAKE THE SYSTEM NORTH OF THE ISLANDS ARE ACTUALLY PICKING UP ON A STRONGER SYSTEM AT THAT TIME THAN WE ARE PRESENTLY ANTICIPATING? I guess the quick answer would be no, eh? Sorry, but I had to ask.
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Re: Invest 96L East of Windwards,Sat Pics,Analysis and Models #2

#32 Postby Matt-hurricanewatcher » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:39 am

This is a depression people, because the nhc don't upgrade it doe's not mean that it could not be one. Why do I say that? Because it has a closed LLC with 30-35 knot winds. In fact with this new blow up of convection forming near the LLC expect this to strengthen slowly over the next 24 hours....I expect this has been slowed, and put in check by dry air/SAL moving around the northern side. But other wise there is little reason to think this could not develop. Quickscat shows LLC,satellite proves it.

I also expect that this new burst will help to wash some of the dry air away form it. Also push it to a "real depression"
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#33 Postby wxmann_91 » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:39 am

Aric Dunn wrote:if you go here.. http://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/tropic/real- ... 8dlm1.html

and click on all the levels.. you will see a break in the ridge .. that is supposed to slide east a little .. allowing whatever it is to stay on a wnw course.

There is... but it's in the wrn ATL, and the GFS forecasts it to fill... (the low levels, that is; a weakness does develop with the 500mb ridge)

(java loop) http://www.nco.ncep.noaa.gov/pmb/nwprod ... loop.shtml
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Re: Invest 96L East of Windwards,Sat Pics,Analysis and Models #2

#34 Postby Cyclenall » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:43 am

Derek Ortt wrote:why do some here only give intensity forecasts, when intensity forecasting is so poor, even for those who do this for a living?

Track is far easier and you will be more successful. There is a reason why NHC did not start issuing intensity forecasts until 1990

That's true and funny. But I'll do this now:

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First % chance of Invest 96L becoming a:

Tropical Depression: 55%
Tropical Storm: 45%
Hurricane: Unknown
Major Hurricane: Unknown
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Re: Invest 96L East of Windwards,Sat Pics,Analysis and Models #2

#35 Postby Aric Dunn » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:45 am

its growing bigger and deeper.. as i said may be possible
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Re: Invest 96L East of Windwards,Sat Pics,Analysis and Models #2

#36 Postby Chris_in_Tampa » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:47 am

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Edit: The latest HWRF, not pictured above, takes the invest much further south into the islands than the previous run.
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Re: Invest 96L East of Windwards,Sat Pics,Analysis and Models #2

#37 Postby Matt-hurricanewatcher » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:49 am

You look at systems like Barry,Alison,Alberto,Arlene,Lee,+++ all had not fully covered with convection. The most important part of a depression or storm is the LLC. With out a LLC you could have a blob the size of texas in it would be nothing more then a blob. Quickscat shown this to have a LLC with 30 knot winds. Yes it is good to have convection, which helps the LLC to strengthen, which you will have a strengthing system then. Also the convection has been over the LLC on this longer much longer then Barry.
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#38 Postby TheRingo » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:50 am

been watching eumetsat rainfall and it too shows an increase in the last hour. these images update sooner.

http://oiswww.eumetsat.org/SDDI/cgi/lis ... 5#controls
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Re: Invest 96L East of Windwards,Sat Pics,Analysis and Models #2

#39 Postby Berwick Bay » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:50 am

Cyclenall, I admire your effort, but I think your percentages are a tad bit too conservative. For instance 55% depression, hell it may be a depression right now. 45% tropical storm, I'd probably up that to about 55%. But I do agree with you about anything beyond that. But thats what I like. Going out on a limb. And maybe I'm a bit too "bullish" on this thing.
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Re: Invest 96L East of Windwards,Sat Pics,Analysis and Models #2

#40 Postby philnyc » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:52 am

Derek Ortt wrote:why do some here only give intensity forecasts, when intensity forecasting is so poor, even for those who do this for a living?

Track is far easier and you will be more successful. There is a reason why NHC did not start issuing intensity forecasts until 1990


Because we love the challenge! ... and the track, so far, is taking candy from a baby.
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