Another Tropical Storm - Gamma

[Astronuc]

As a tropical depression, it was not expected to be a threat to the US. Well Nature had other ideas.

Gamma may reach hurricane strength if it passes into the Gulf of Mexico, and it could follow Wilma's track to S. Florida.

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at200527.html

From NOAA

TROPICAL STORM GAMMA ADVISORY NUMBER 15
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
9 AM CST SAT NOV 19 2005

...GAMMA RE-LOCATED SLIGHTLY TO THE SOUTHEAST...MOVING SLOWLY ACROSS
THE NORTHWESTERN CARIBBEAN...

AT 9 AM CST...1500 UTC...THE GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE HAS DISCONTINUED
THE TROPICAL STORM WARNING FOR THE SOUTHERN COAST OF BELIZE SOUTH
OF BELIZE CITY. A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE
COAST OF BELIZE FROM BELIZE CITY NORTHWARD TO THE BELIZE MEXICO
BORDER...AND FOR THE BAY ISLANDS OF HONDURAS. A TROPICAL STORM
WARNING ALSO REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE EASTERN COAST OF THE YUCATAN
PENINSULA OF MEXICO FROM THE BELIZE-MEXICO BORDER NORTHWARD TO
PUNTA GRUESA. A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED WITHIN THE WARNING AREA WITHIN THE NEXT 24
HOURS.

AT 9 AM CST...1500Z...THE BROAD CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM GAMMA WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 16.8 NORTH...LONGITUDE 85.9 WEST OR ABOUT
160 MILES... 255 KM...EAST-SOUTHEAST OF BELIZE CITY AND ABOUT
255 MILES... 415 KM...SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF TULUM MEXICO.

GAMMA IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHWEST NEAR 5 MPH... 7 KM/HR.
A GRADUAL TURN TOWARD THE NORTH IS EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT 24
HOURS.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 45 MPH... 75 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS. SOME SLIGHT STRENGTHENING IS POSSIBLE DURING THE NEXT 24
HOURS.

TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 105 MILES
...165 KM FROM THE CENTER.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1005 MB...29.68 INCHES.

 

[Entropy]

Well it's getting pretty chilly here in Tallahassee, so it will probably be detered like the last one if it heads our way.

 

[Architeuthis Dux]

As a scientist, it is important to recognize that nature is unpredictable and can change course at any time. While Gamma was initially expected to only be a tropical depression and not pose a threat to the US, it has now re-located and has the potential to reach hurricane strength. This highlights the need for constant monitoring and updates on weather systems, as they can quickly shift and become more dangerous. It is important for individuals and communities to stay informed and prepared for any potential impacts from this storm.