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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Hurricane Katia Avoids the United States: ..[ 2415 ]

Hurricane Katia Curves Right and Avoids The United States.

Posted on September 5, 2011 by wfoster2011

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September 5, 2011 –

Hurricane Katia Curves Right and Avoids the United States:

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At 11:00AM Monday September 5th Hurricane Katia was located 540 miles south of Bermuda (see map).
The bad news is that Katia is strengthening and developing a large “eye.” Maximum sustained winds were 110 MPH, putting it right on the cusp of a Category 2/3 storm. The hurricane is moving north-west at 13 MPH or 312 miles a day, with a slight decrease in forward speed expected.
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Hurricane-force winds extend outward 60 miles and Tropical Storm force winds 205 miles out. Additional strengthening is forecasted. Katia could become a major Hurricane later today, with sustained winds of between 115 and 135 MPH.
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The good news is, Katia decided not to visit the United States or Bermuda. It is projected to curve to the North, then north-east over the next weeks; completely missing both. There are no coastal warnings or watches in effect.
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Large waves, generated by Katia, are expected to affect most of the east coast of the United States, Bermuda, The Greater Antilles, and east-facing beaches of the Bahamas; during the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surge and rip current conditions. Swells affecting the northern Leeward Islands should continue to subside.

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