Atlantic Hurricane Feed

Tropical Storm Kirk Update Statement

Published Date and Time: 2024-09-30 09:32:27



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WTNT62 KNHC 301332
TCUAT2

Tropical Storm Kirk Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL122024
935 AM AST Mon Sep 30 2024

...SATELLITE WIND DATA INDICATES DEPRESSION IS NOW TROPICAL STORM 
KIRK...

Recently received satellite wind data indicates that Tropical 
Depression Twelve has become Tropical Storm Kirk with maximum 
sustained winds of about 45 mph (70 km/h). The satellite imagery 
also suggests the system has reformed a bit south of the earlier 
estimated position. This information with an updated track and 
intensity forecast will be reflected in the upcoming advisory at 
11am AST.

SUMMARY OF 935 AM AST...1335 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.5N 34.4W
ABOUT 700 MI...1125 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...70 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES

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Forecaster Papin/Blake




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