Hurricane Melissa

[TornadoFan]

 

[Cyclonic Paracosm]

yeah thats c2, like what 3ish hrs after they officially went c1?

 

[Cyclonic Paracosm]

someone said recon has

1. 95 kt fl wind at 750 mb
   
   
2. along with 970 mb extrapolated pressure

 

[TornadoFan]

Looks like an absolute monster compared to this morning.

 

[Cyclonic Paracosm]

Looks like an absolute monster compared to this morning.

tell me about it, that shear said peace and now its exploding

 

[tornado examiner]

I been sleep periodically all day long.

Thing is now cranking. Swirling like a sink drain.

 

[Atlantic]

Eye is closed,

URNT12 KWBC 252314 VORTEX DATA MESSAGE AL132025 A. 25/22:47:22Z B. 16.47 deg N 075.66 deg W C. NA D. 972 mb E. 205 deg 10 kt F. CLOSED G. C25 H. NA I. NA J. 046 deg 97 kt K. 318 deg 20 nm 22:42:05Z L. NA M. NA N. 233 deg 90 kt O. 136 deg 15 nm 22:57:17Z P. 15 C / 2442 m Q. 22 C / 2442 m R. 14 C / NA S. 12345 / NA T. 0.01 / .2 nm U. NOAA2 1313A MELISSA OB 06 MAX FL WIND 97 KT 318 / 20 NM 22:42:05Z

 

[TornadoFan]

 

[Cyclonic Paracosm]

Category 2 now with windspeeds of 100mph

 

[Lake Martin EF4]

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Category 2 now with windspeeds of 100mph

And we ACTUALLY have liftoff!

 

[WeathermanLeprechaun]

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Category 2 now with windspeeds of 100mph

This is absolutely BOMBING out now. We are in for something....

 

[Lake Martin EF4]

And we ACTUALLY have liftoff!

For my peak prediction: there's impressive RI ongoing but also potential signs of moating and other potential EWRC signs. I still predict 155, but would absolutely not be surprised if we see a C5.

Melissa Retirement Chance as of now: 75% (Fun Fact: I'm pretty sure Jamaica has never requested a hurricane for retirement)

 

[Atlantic]

That moment when the thread title is “Tropical Storm Melissa” but the storm is now a Category 2 hurricane be like.

I know admin may not have had time to change it to be fair.

 

[akt1985]

If Melissa makes a direct landfall on Jamaica, how will the tall mountains affect the tornado potential on the island?

 

[Cyclonic Paracosm]

unreal, sat ir shows that its like fully wrapped around now, if before was crazy it may get crazier as time passes

 

[Blountwolf]

5 hrs difference.

 

[Cyclonic Paracosm]

perfectly stacked and is uhm cranking like none other rn god damn

 

[Ozonelayer]

Melissa is exploding like an atomic bomb right now. I wouldn't be shocked if we see a major hurricane before sunrise tomorrow.

 

[Atlantic]

The showdown is beginning… reminiscent of Milton’s early ramp up stages last year.

 

[tornado examiner]

It's taking a big job to the southwest. More time over water likely higher peak intensity.