• UPDATE: TD 12 is now Kirk

    From Mike Powell@CAPCITY2 to All on Mon Sep 30 09:21:00 2024
    737
    WTNT62 KNHC 301332
    TCUAT2

    Tropical Storm Kirk Tropical Cyclone Update
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122024
    935 AM AST Mon Sep 30 2024

    ...SATELLITE WIND DATA INDICATES DEPRESSION IS NOW TROPICAL STORM KIRK...

    Recently received satellite wind data indicates that Tropical
    Depression Twelve has become Tropical Storm Kirk with maximum
    sustained winds of about 45 mph (70 km/h). The satellite imagery
    also suggests the system has reformed a bit south of the earlier
    estimated position. This information with an updated track and
    intensity forecast will be reflected in the upcoming advisory at
    11am AST.

    SUMMARY OF 935 AM AST...1335 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------------
    LOCATION...13.5N 34.4W
    ABOUT 700 MI...1125 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
    MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...70 KM/H
    PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
    MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES

    $$
    Forecaster Papin/Blake
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