Here is the latest update on Tropical Depression Gordon.
As of the National Hurricane Center’s 5 a.m. AST advisory, a westward motion is expected during the next day or so, with Gordon forecast to slow down considerably through the middle of the week.Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph with higher gusts.
According to USA TODAY Network data, the storm’s center was located 2,266 miles east of Jacksonville as of 5 a.m. AST.
The latest NHC advisory says The depression is moving toward the west near 8 mph.
Cone of uncertainty: See the latest graphic from the NHC
Satellite images: See latest satellite image from NOAA, for a clearer picture of the storm’s size
Expected impacts from Tropical Depression Gordon
The advisory warns of the following dangers:
None.
Where is Tropical Depression Gordon?
Here are the latest details on Gordon, according to the NHC’s 5 a.m. AST advisory.
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Location: 2,266 miles east of Jacksonville
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Maximum sustained winds: 30 mph
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Movement: West at 8 mph
Gordon’s estimated minimum central pressure is 1,007 millibars.
Anything greater than 979 MB is one indicator a storm could cause minimal damage. According to the NHC, the minimum central pressure of a storm is not necessarily a hazard, but it could indicate whether a storm will intensify in the future. Strengthening usually follows a drop in pressure, and a weakening usually follows an increase in pressure.
Another storm to watch: National Hurricane Center tracks storm off Carolina coasts, could become Tropical Storm Helene
What does the cone of uncertainty represent?
The cone of uncertainty, posted by the NHC, shows some possible paths of the storm’s center. As you monitor the forecast, keep in mind that the impact of Gordon may be felt well outside the cone – and that storm tracks go outside of the cone about a third of the time.
Watches, warnings
Spaghetti models: Track Gordon here
This auto-updated graphic shows how various spaghetti models are tracking Tropical Depression Gordon:
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Special note about spaghetti models: Illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal. The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest performing models to help make its forecasts.
Helpful hurricane resources and links
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Tropical Depression Gordon: Follow the Storm
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