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Tropical News...

Hello,
I just wanted to update you on the Tropics, as TROPICAL STORM KATRINA has been named! This was formerly a tropical depression that formed in the Atlantic Ocean... and it has now has gained strength! Maximum sustained winds are up to 40 mph, with higher gusts. Here is a look at the storm via infared satellite imagery:

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You can see it's pretty close to Florida! And the sunshine state will feel the effects of Katrina tonight and on through the weekend. Here is the forecasted path, by the Tropical Storm Predicion Center:

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You can see that additional strengthening is expected, and Katrina could become a hurricane before making landfall. Flooding will be particularly highlighted as this storm is a SLOW mover. Right now, it is moving to the northeast at only 8 MPH.

Jamie

Posted by at August 24, 2005 12:41 PM