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Re: ATL: ERIKA - Tropical Storm - Discussion

#1101 Postby Siker » Wed Aug 26, 2015 6:57 pm

Can someone give a rundown of this possible center relocation that was discussed recently?
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#1102 Postby ozonepete » Wed Aug 26, 2015 6:58 pm

CronkPSU wrote:
SunnyThoughts wrote:Saw this on another board. Interesting about the lightning.

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URNT12 KWBC 262302
VORTEX DATA MESSAGE AL052015
A. 26/22:36:43Z
B. 16 deg 16 min N
059 deg 04 min W
C. 700 mb 3145 m
D. 27 kt
E. 360 deg 0 nm
F. 091 deg 36 kt
G. 002 deg 67 nm
H. 1006 mb
I. 13 C / 3056 m
J. 12 C / 3059 m
K. 8 C / NA
L. NA
M. NA
N. 134 / 7
O. 1 / 15 nm
P. NOAA3 0305A ERIKA OB 26
STRONG BANDING SE
FREQUENT LIGHTNING SE
MAX FL WIND 36 KT 002 / 67 NM 22:20:49Z
MAX FL TEMP 14 C 003 / 34 NM FROM FL CNTR
CNTR DROPSONDE SFC WIND 180 / 20 KTS

If I remember right (and hope a ProMet clears this up) that is a sign of a weak storm or a developing one (yeah that isn't much help but combined with the better radar presence, I would think this is not good and the storm is strengthening again)...a stronger storm would not have frequent lightning


Frequent lightning is a classic sign of strengthening in any tropical cyclone. It means thunderstorms are rising in height very quickly, or what we call hot towers. I've never heard of it being a sign of a weak storm. And for the big, monster cat 4 or 5 hurricanes, many times RECON has reported incredibly vivid lightning in their eyewalls.
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Re: ATL: ERIKA - Tropical Storm - Discussion

#1103 Postby TropicalAnalystwx13 » Wed Aug 26, 2015 6:59 pm

Siker wrote:Can someone give a rundown of this possible center relocation that was discussed recently?

Not seeing any signs of a center relocation. The defined low-level circulation remains on the northwestern edge of the recent convective burst.

Recon found surface winds of 40-45kt. Erika is at least maintaining intensity at this point.
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Re: ATL: ERIKA - Tropical Storm - Discussion

#1104 Postby ronjon » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:01 pm

Looks pretty ragged tonite. Wouldn't be surprised if it degenerates into an open wave in the next few days. The NHC talked about this possibility in their discussion. Wonder what the models will do if that's the case?
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Re: ATL: ERIKA - Tropical Storm - Discussion

#1105 Postby wxman57 » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:02 pm

The center didn't dissipate. There are new squalls developing near it, as is evident by satellite imagery and the frequent lightning observed. It's struggling but it's still alive. No change in the forecast track. Will likely be a close call for Florida but I think it will turn north before reaching the coast.
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Re: ATL: ERIKA - Tropical Storm - Discussion

#1106 Postby ozonepete » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:05 pm

wxman57 wrote:The center didn't dissipate. There are new squalls developing near it, as is evident by satellite imagery and the frequent lightning observed. It's struggling but it's still alive. No change in the forecast track. Will likely be a close call for Florida but I think it will turn north before reaching the coast.


More good analysis. I'm coming more and more towards your view on better chances for Florida missing this one in a close call.
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#1107 Postby NDG » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:05 pm

I placed the X approximately at the time of the radar image that the AF recon fixed the center at 22:50z
16.5N & 59.3W
Still not a very well organized storm on radar.

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Re: ATL: ERIKA - Tropical Storm - Discussion

#1108 Postby Bocadude85 » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:12 pm

wxman57 wrote:The center didn't dissipate. There are new squalls developing near it, as is evident by satellite imagery and the frequent lightning observed. It's struggling but it's still alive. No change in the forecast track. Will likely be a close call for Florida but I think it will turn north before reaching the coast.


How close of a call are you thinking? Not buying the 18z HWRF that's east of the Bahamas?
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Re: ATL: ERIKA - Tropical Storm - Discussion

#1109 Postby wxman57 » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:15 pm

Bocadude85 wrote:
wxman57 wrote:The center didn't dissipate. There are new squalls developing near it, as is evident by satellite imagery and the frequent lightning observed. It's struggling but it's still alive. No change in the forecast track. Will likely be a close call for Florida but I think it will turn north before reaching the coast.


How close of a call are you thinking? Not buying the 18z HWRF that's east of the Bahamas?


I think that for Erika to track east of the Bahamas it would have to get strong very quickly/soon. If Erika takes longer to strengthen, then it will turn later.
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Re: ATL: ERIKA - Tropical Storm - Discussion

#1110 Postby Bocadude85 » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:17 pm

wxman57 wrote:
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wxman57 wrote:The center didn't dissipate. There are new squalls developing near it, as is evident by satellite imagery and the frequent lightning observed. It's struggling but it's still alive. No change in the forecast track. Will likely be a close call for Florida but I think it will turn north before reaching the coast.


How close of a call are you thinking? Not buying the 18z HWRF that's east of the Bahamas?


I think that for Erika to track east of the Bahamas it would have to get strong very quickly/soon. If Erika takes longer to strengthen, then it will turn later.


Ok thank you. So we could still possibly have some effects from Erika here in South Florida?
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#1111 Postby Hammy » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:17 pm

Looks like there's a good west-to-east inflow shaping up to the east of Martinique close to the circulation, so this should help keep it from opening up at least through the night.

With Erika coming within radar range, and likely staying somewhat close to land, a lot of the guesswork (center and organization) between recon flights should at least be removed for some time.
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#1112 Postby NDG » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:18 pm

Erika still a tropical storm, NE quadrant where basically is convection free so this is all pressure gradient winds.

001330 1707N 05907W 8437 01570 0105 +180 +073 110031 032 037 000 00
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#1113 Postby EquusStorm » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:25 pm

Basically it looks like if Florida is going to be directly impacted, it's going to need to stay weak, but not TOO weak, then intensify quickly once it approaches the Bahamas... too much weakening and it runs the risk of running ashore in Hispaniola and tearing itself apart (not to mention dumping enough rain to cause devastating mudslides in Haiti) but too much strengthening fairly early on and it will be more susceptible to early re-curvature. Obviously the worst case scenario for Florida would be a rate somewhere between these extremes.

As much as I would like to work in such a field, I really don't envy those who have to put out an official forecast in situations like this. So many variables.
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#1114 Postby Hammy » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:29 pm

NDG wrote:Erika still a tropical storm, NE quadrant where basically is convection free so this is all pressure gradient winds.

001330 1707N 05907W 8437 01570 0105 +180 +073 110031 032 037 000 00


I wouldn't call it gradient winds considering the winds were stronger to the east under the deepest convection.
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Erika trying to establish some actual outflow to the west and north, but there's a tongue of dry air moving south that could undercut it.
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Re: ATL: ERIKA - Tropical Storm - Discussion

#1115 Postby tolakram » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:31 pm

Mid-level water vapor looks pretty good, it's not a desert out there like it has been for the last 2 years.

http://tropic.ssec.wisc.edu/real-time/salmain.php?&prod=wvmid&time=
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#1116 Postby Gustywind » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:31 pm

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WTNT35 KNHC 262338
TCPAT5

BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM ERIKA INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 8A
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL052015
800 PM AST WED AUG 26 2015

...POORLY ORGANIZED ERIKA EXPECTED TO MOVE THROUGH THE LEEWARD
ISLANDS OVERNIGHT...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM AST...0000 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...16.7N 59.5W
ABOUT 155 MI...250 KM E OF ANTIGUA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Anguilla
* Saba and St. Eustatius
* St. Maarten
* St. Martin
* St. Barthelemy
* Montserrat
* Antigua and Barbuda
* St. Kitts and Nevis
* Puerto Rico
* Vieques
* Culebra
* U.S. Virgin Islands
* British Virgin Islands

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Guadeloupe
* North coast of the Dominican Republic from Cabo Engano to Cabo
Frances Viejo
* Southeastern Bahamas
* Turks and Caicos Islands

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

Interests elsewhere in the Dominican Republic should monitor the
progress of Erika.

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States, including possible inland watches and warnings, please
monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service
forecast office. For storm information specific to your area outside
the United States, please monitor products issued by your national
meteorological service.
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Re: ATL: ERIKA - Tropical Storm - Discussion

#1117 Postby ObsessedMiami » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:31 pm

It is always a fascinating insight into human nature here. The storm hasn't even approached the Antilles yet and the comments flip flop based on this model trend or another. Honestly, I don't think anything, models or otherwise, have any real traction until the storm passes Hispanola and we see what we are getting. I also don't envy those who have to make rather large decisions regarding EOC planning based on this storm.


Just my opinion.
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Re: ATL: ERIKA - Tropical Storm - Discussion

#1118 Postby Steve H. » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:32 pm

well, if there is a reformation of the center (which I don't think there is) it would slow the arrival of Erika into the Bahamas and could miss the weakness. Just throwing that out there.
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#1119 Postby cycloneye » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:33 pm

Hammy wrote:Looks like there's a good west-to-east inflow shaping up to the east of Martinique close to the circulation, so this should help keep it from opening up at least through the night.

With Erika coming within radar range, and likely staying somewhat close to land, a lot of the guesswork (center and organization) between recon flights should at least be removed for some time.


Great radar composite here.

http://www.barbadosweather.org/Composit ... 1440635457
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#1120 Postby Hammy » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:36 pm

cycloneye wrote:
Great radar composite here.

http://www.barbadosweather.org/Composit ... 1440635457


Looks like the circulation is becoming a bit better defined, it's just west of the red blob of rain if you flip between 2345-0015.
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