1. TROPICAL WEATHER UPDATE
The National Hurricane Center Miami, FL is issuing advisories on Hurricane Igor, Hurricane Julia and Hurricane Karl. Details are provided below
NONE OF THESE SYSTEMS ARE PROJECTED TO AFFECT OR THREATEN LOUISIANA.
IGOR DOWNGRADED TO CATEGORY THREE HURRICANE
At 10:00AM AST the center of Hurricane Igor was located near latitude 23.1N, longitude 60.1W. Igor is moving toward the northwest near 9MPH. This general motion with some increase in forward speed is expected over the next day or so followed by a turn toward the north-northwest. On the forecast track, the center of the Hurricane will be approaching Bermuda on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 120MPH with higher gusts. Igor is a category Three Hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some fluctuations in strength are possible during the next couple of days. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 105 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 290 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is 945MB, 27.91 inches.
JULIA CONTINUING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD WITH 85MPH WINDS
At 11:00AM AST the center of Hurricane Julia was located near Latitude 24.2N, Longitude 46.7W. Julia is moving toward the west- northwest near 24MPH. This general motion is expected to turn toward the west- northwest near 20MPH. A turn toward the northwest with a decrease in forward speed is expected by Saturday, followed by a turn toward the north on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 85MPH with higher gusts. Julia is a Category One Hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Scale. Weakening is anticipated later today and Saturday. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 35 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is 981MB, 28.97 inches.
CENTER OF HURRICANE KARL EXPECTED TO MAKE LANDFALL ALONG THE GULF COAST OF MEXICO WITHIN THE NEXT SEVERAL HOURS
At 10:00AM CDT the center of Hurricane Karl was located near latitude 19.4N, longitude 95.9W. Karl is moving toward the west near 8MPH and a motion toward the west-southwest or west is expected during the next 48 hours. On the forecast track, the center of Karl should make landfall on the Mexican Gulf Coast during the next several hours then move inland over Mexico tonight and Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 120MPH with higher gusts. Karl is a category Three Hurricane on the Saffir Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Little change in strength is likely before landfall, with Karl expected to weaken after landfall. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center and Tropical Storm force winds extend outward up to 90 miles from the center. The latest minimum central pressure reported by the Hurricane Hunter is 967MB, 28.56 inches.
A Tropical Wave is approaching the Cape Verde islands along 20W/21W south of 17N moving west 17MPH. This area of showers and thunderstorms is a couple hundred miles south of the Cape Verde Islands and is associated with a broad low pressure system. Environmental conditions appear conducive for some slow development of this low during the next couple of days as it drifts west-northwestward. There is a low chance, about 10 percent of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours.
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA: Today through Tuesday will be sunny and clear each day.
Temperatures: Today: 94/71, Saturday: 96/69, Sunday: 94/71, Monday: 92/71, Tuesday: 92/71.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time.
SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: Today through Monday will be sunny and clear with partly cloudy skies in the evenings. Tuesday will be partly to mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures: Today: 94/74, Saturday: 94/74, Sunday: 94/73, Monday: 92/73, Tuesday: 90/74.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time
CENTRAL LOUISIANA: Today through Sunday will be hot and clear with partly cloudy evening skies. Monday will be mostly sunny and partly cloudy in the evening. Tuesday is forecast to have a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms
Temperatures: Today: 97/71, Saturday: 97/71, Sunday: 97/70, Monday: 93/70, Tuesday: 93/70.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time
NORTHERN LOUISIANA: Today has a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day. Saturday through Monday is forecast to be hot and clear with clear to cloudy evening skies.
Temperatures: Today: 97/72, Saturday: 98/70, Sunday: 98/67, Monday: 97/68, Tuesday: 95/69.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER: No hazardous weather reported at this time
Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM
Director, West Feliciana OHSEP
P.O. Box 796
9938 West Feliciana Parkway
St. Francisville, LA 70775
Cell (225) 245-4221
Office (225) 635-6428
Fax (225) 635-6996
tboyett@wfpso.org
tcboyett@gmail.com
wfpeoc@att.net
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