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霧峰追風者|2020-7-22 23:26
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WTPZ43 KNHC 221456
TCDEP3
Hurricane Douglas Discussion Number 9
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP082020
500 AM HST Wed Jul 22 2020
Douglas has resumed strengthening, after remaining steady state for
almost 24 hours. The system has developed a ragged eye during the
past couple of hours, although the cirrus from the inner-core
convection has been obscuring that feature somewhat. There is a
wide range among the satellite intensity estimates--between 55 kt
and 77 kt--and the latest objective guidance is right at the
hurricane threshold. Therefore, Douglas has been upgraded to a
65-kt hurricane, the first of the 2020 eastern Pacific season.
During the period of reliable records, this is the 4th latest date
on which the first hurricane of the season has formed.
Douglas continues to move westward, or 265/13 kt, due south of a
mid-level ridge which extends from the Baja California peninsula to
140W. This ridge is not expected to change much in strength or
position in the coming days, and Douglas is therefore expected to
move westward or west-northwestward, gradually gaining latitude,
during the entire forecast period. There is very little spread
among the track models, although the new suite of models is a
little bit faster compared to the previous forecast. The updated
NHC forecast has been adjusted accordingly, although it should be
noted that the overall forecast path has changed very little.
With Douglas's improved structure, low shear and warm sea surface
temperatures (28-29C) should support further strengthening during
the next 36 hours or so. There's still a significant chance of
rapid intensification during that period, with the GFS- and
ECWMF-based SHIPS RI guidance both over 50 percent. After that
time, oceanic heat content values fall below zero along Douglas's
forecast track, and it is likely that the hurricane would begin to
gradually weaken, although not considerably so since vertical shear
is not expected to increase until about day 4. SHIPS, HCCA, and
the Florida State Superensemble are in very good agreement,
especially during the first part of the forecast period, and so the
NHC intensity forecast closely follows those solutions. This new
forecast shows a slightly higher peak intensity compared to
previous forecasts.
Key Messages:
1. Douglas is expected to move near or over portions of the
Hawaiian Islands this weekend, and there is an increasing chance
that strong winds and heavy rainfall could affect portions
of the state beginning on Sunday. Interests on the Hawaiian
Islands should continue to monitor the progress of Douglas.
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INIT 22/1500Z 11.8N 129.5W 65 KT 75 MPH
12H 23/0000Z 12.0N 131.4W 75 KT 85 MPH
24H 23/1200Z 13.1N 134.1W 85 KT 100 MPH
36H 24/0000Z 14.4N 137.0W 95 KT 110 MPH
48H 24/1200Z 15.7N 140.0W 90 KT 105 MPH
60H 25/0000Z 17.0N 143.0W 80 KT 90 MPH
72H 25/1200Z 18.0N 146.1W 70 KT 80 MPH
96H 26/1200Z 19.0N 152.0W 60 KT 70 MPH
120H 27/1200Z 20.0N 158.0W 50 KT 60 MPH
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Forecaster Berg
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