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Isaac Becomes A Post-Tropical Cyclone

Post-Tropical Cyclone

Tropics Forecast Cone at 9:05 Monday Evening, September 30th

Location 480 miles NNW of The Azores
Wind 60 mph
Heading ENE at 17 mph
Pressure 29.03
Coordinates 29.1W, 44.8N

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Discussion

At 300 PM GMT (1500 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaac was located near latitude 44.8 North, longitude 29.1 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the east-northeast near 17 mph (28 km/h) and a turn to the northeast is expected with a similar forward motion for the next several days.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast over the next several days.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles (295 km) from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 983 mb (29.03 inches).

Tropics Satellite at 9:08 Monday Evening, September 30th

Watches and Warnings

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Tropics Models at 9:04 Monday Evening, September 30th

Land Hazards

SURF: Swells generated by Isaac will affect the Azores over the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.


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