TD-10 Strengthens into Tropical Storm Idalia

Scott Martin | August 27, 2023 @ 11:50 am

Observations from a NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that Tropical Depression Ten has strengthened into Tropical Storm Idalia. The maximum winds are estimated to be 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.

SUMMARY OF 1015 AM CDT…1515 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…19.9N 85.8W
ABOUT 80 MI…135 KM ESE OF COZUMEL MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…40 MPH…65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…E OR 90 DEGREES AT 2 MPH…4 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…996 MB…29.41 INCHES

Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, Tropical

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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.