Alabama 811 | Know What's Below.

Record-Breaking 29th Named Storm, Theta, Forms Over the Open Northeast Atlantic

| November 9, 2020 @ 10:30 pm

SUMMARY OF 300 AM GMT…0300 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————-
LOCATION…28.8N 40.3W
ABOUT 995 MI…1600 KM SW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…50 MPH…85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…E OR 90 DEGREES AT 15 MPH…24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1000 MB…29.53 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
——————–
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
———————-
At 300 AM GMT (0300 UTC), the center of Subtropical Storm Theta was
located near latitude 28.8 North, longitude 40.3 West. The storm is
moving toward the east near 15 mph (24 km/h), and a general
east-northeast motion is expected to continue during the next two to
three days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some slight strengthening is possible during the next 12 to 24 hours
followed by little change in strength through Thursday.

Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) from the
center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
———————-
None.

Category: ALL POSTS, Tropical

About the Author ()

Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.

Comments are closed.