Barry Upgraded to a Hurricane
Barry is now a category 1 hurricane. As of the 10 AM CDT advisory, maximum sustained winds were estimated to be 75 MPH, with a pressure of 993 millibars. Movement was to the northwest at 6 MPH. The upgrade was…
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Barry Stronger This Morning; Landfall Imminent
Tropical Storm Barry got stronger overnight. As of the 7 AM CDT advisory, maximum sustained winds were up to 70 MPH, with a minimum central pressure of 991 millibars. The turn to the northwest has finally occurred. Based on satellite,…
Barry to Make Landfall as a Hurricane Overnight; Coastal Flooding, Surge Already Reported
While the disheveled, lopsided appearance might suggest otherwise, Barry strengthen today. As of the 7 PM CDT advisory, Barry had maximum sustained winds of 65 MPH and a minimum central pressure of 993 millibars. Movement was to the west-northwest at…
Barry to Make Landfall in Louisiana Tomorrow
Potential Tropical Cyclone Two was upgraded to Tropical Storm Barry yesterday morning. Barry had strengthened to a 50 MPH tropical storm by the 10 PM CDT advisory last night. Intensity has held steady since. As of the 7 AM CDT…
Potential Tropical Cyclone Two Likely to Become a Tropical Depression or Storm Today
Potential Tropical Cyclone (PTC) Two is likely to become a tropical depression later today, and attain the name “Barry” by tomorrow. Analysis A reconnaissance aircraft this morning found a minimum central pressure of 1003 millibars, indicating that PTC Two has…
Louisiana Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone
A state of emergency has been declared in Louisiana ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Two. I have issued a state of emergency today in preparation for the impact of the low-pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico. The system will…
92L Likely to Become “Barry” by Tomorrow; Hurricane Looking Quite Possible
It is almost certain that 92L will become “Barry” later today or tomorrow. Latest from the National Hurricane Center The chance of development is now up to 90 percent for both the next 2 days and 5 days. In their…
Brief Afternoon Update on Invest 92L: Concerning Model Trend
Invest 92L has moved offshore, and is now located in the northeast Gulf of Mexico. Latest from the National Hurricane Center Per the 2 PM EDT Tropical Weather Outlook, Invest 92L now has a high chance – 70 percent –…
Invest 92L Highly Likely to Become a Tropical Cyclone by Thursday
Invest 92L is located over northern Florida this morning, and will drop down into the Gulf later today or tonight. Development is highly likely. Latest from the National Hurricane Center There is now a 50 percent (medium) chance of development…
Invest 92L Designated; 80 Percent Chance of Development
The disturbance over Georgia now was designated Invest 92L by the National Hurricane Center this morning. 92L has an 80 percent chance of developing over the next 5 days as of the 2 PM EDT Tropical Weather Outlook. Here is…