TD #14 Becomes Tropical Storm Michael

Tropical Storm Michael Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142018
1155 AM CDT Sun Oct 07 2018

…DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS TO A TROPICAL STORM…

Satellite wind data indicate that the depression has strengthened
into Tropical Storm Michael. The maximum winds are estimated to be
40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. An Air Force Reserve Hurricane
Hunter aircraft is currently en route to investigate Michael.

SUMMARY OF 1155 AM CDT…1655 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…19.2N 86.9W
ABOUT 90 MI…145 KM S OF COZUMEL MEXICO
ABOUT 225 MI…365 KM SW OF THE WESTERN TIP OF CUBA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…40 MPH…65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…N OR 360 DEGREES AT 5 MPH…7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1004 MB…29.65 INCHES

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Forecaster Brown

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