[Tropical] Tropical Cyclone Discussion
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Fri Jun 23 03:52:00 CDT 2023
WTNT44 KNHC 230849
TCDAT4
Tropical Storm Cindy Discussion Number 5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL042023
500 AM AST Fri Jun 23 2023
Cindy is continuing to show signs of improvement based on satellite
imagery. Deep convection with cold cloud tops of less than -80
degrees C are near the estimated low-level center, an indication the
vertical wind shear is likely weakening. The initial intensity has
been increased to 40 kt based on a blend of the 3.0 and 2.5
subjective Dvorak satellite intensity estimates from TAFB and SAB,
respectively.
The reasoning behind the intensity forecast is unchanged. SHIPS
model guidance indicates that Cindy will remain embedded within an
area of weak vertical wind shear for the next day or so, shielding
it from the surrounding drier mid-level airmass. Given the
relatively conducive environmental and oceanic conditions, gradual
strengthening is expected. Beyond 48 h, the deep-layer shear is
forecast to increased which, in combination with the dry air, will
likely weaken Cindy early next week. The official intensity
forecast is very similar to the previous prediction.
Cindy is moving west-northwestward at 13 kt. This motion is
expected to continue during the next several days as Cindy moves
around the southwest periphery of a subtropical ridge. The track
guidance for the cyclone has shifted northward in the 3-5 day range,
and the NHC track forecast has been nudged northward as a result.
This track still keeps Cindy well to the northeast of the northern
Leeward Islands.
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INIT 23/0900Z 12.1N 46.9W 40 KT 45 MPH
12H 23/1800Z 12.9N 48.7W 45 KT 50 MPH
24H 24/0600Z 14.3N 51.2W 50 KT 60 MPH
36H 24/1800Z 16.0N 53.9W 50 KT 60 MPH
48H 25/0600Z 17.7N 56.5W 50 KT 60 MPH
60H 25/1800Z 19.4N 59.0W 45 KT 50 MPH
72H 26/0600Z 20.9N 61.4W 40 KT 45 MPH
96H 27/0600Z 23.5N 65.0W 35 KT 40 MPH
120H 28/0600Z 25.7N 67.3W 30 KT 35 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
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Forecaster Bucci
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