This was a special advisory. The small hurricane should remain only a threat to ships. A tiny eye just popped out on IR. Small storms like this can change rapidly. It could become a lot stronger. Track: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/?cone#contents Floater: http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/TROP/floaters/14L/14L_floater.html Other Atlantic satellite views: http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/TROP/trop-atl.html Hurricane Lee Special Discussion Number 24 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142017 200 AM AST Sun Sep 24 2017 Infrared satellite imagery indicates that an eye is developing in Lee's central dense overcast. This special advisory is thus being issued to make Lee a hurricane with 65 kt winds. The intensity forecast has been significantly increased based on the current intensity and trends, and the initial wind radii have been somewhat modified. However, the track forecast is unchanged from the previous advisory. FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS INIT 24/0630Z 31.9N 50.1W 65 KT 75 MPH 12H 24/1200Z 31.8N 50.0W 75 KT 85 MPH 24H 25/0000Z 31.5N 49.4W 85 KT 100 MPH 36H 25/1200Z 30.9N 48.9W 90 KT 105 MPH 48H 26/0000Z 30.2N 48.9W 90 KT 105 MPH 72H 27/0000Z 30.0N 50.5W 90 KT 105 MPH 96H 28/0000Z 31.5N 52.0W 85 KT 100 MPH 120H 29/0000Z 34.5N 52.5W 80 KT 90 MPH $$ Forecaster Beven Hurricane Lee Special Advisory Number 24 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142017 200 AM AST Sun Sep 24 2017 ...LEE RAPIDLY STRENGTHENS INTO A HURRICANE... SUMMARY OF 230 AM AST...0630 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...31.9N 50.1W ABOUT 860 MI...1385 KM E OF BERMUDA ABOUT 1370 MI...2205 KM W OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...987 MB...29.15 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 230 AM AST (0630 UTC), the center of Hurricane Lee was located near latitude 31.9 North, longitude 50.1 West. Lee is currently stationary. A drift toward the southeast is expected to begin later today. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next 36 to 48 hours. Lee is a small hurricane. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 10 miles (20 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 987 mb (29.15 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Beven |