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News -
Hurricanes
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Written by Reed Patrick Timmer
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Monday, 21 July 2008 10:08 |
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Tropical Storm Dolly now has a very well defined closed circulation, and has intensified gradually since emerging in the Gulf of Mexico from the extreme northern Yucatan (although the ill-defined center of circulation at the time may have missed the peninsula all together). Maximum sustained winds have been measured at 45 knots by hurricane reconnaissance aircraft, with most of the convection on the north and east side of the storm. Any explosive intensification will likely not occur until deep convection forms or wraps around the center. Based on recent satellite trends, it also appears that Dolly is moving in a more westerly direction toward northern Mexico, rather than South Texas - but of course this may not continue. TVN is keeping a VERY close eye on this storm, and will likely intercept if it appears Dolly will attain category 3 intensity. Stay tuned for updates!
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