FELIX, THE SIXTH TROPICAL STORM OF THE SEASON, FORMS IN THE
ATLANTIC AND POSES NO THREAT TO LAND;
ERIN TURNS NORTH-NORTHEASTWARD

September 11, 2001 — At 11 a.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Erin was located near latitude 37.6 north, longitude 65.5 west or about 515 miles south of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Erin is moving toward the north-northeast near 7 mph, and a turn toward the northeast and east-northeast is expected during the next 24 hours, according to NOAA's National Hurricane Center. (Click NOAA satellite image for larger view of Hurricane Erin and Tropical Storm Felix taken Sept. 11, 2001 at 10:45 a.m. EDT. Click here to see latest NOAA satellite image.)

Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph with higher gusts. Slow weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 45 miles from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is 976 mb, 28.82 inches. (Click NOAA satellite image for larger view of Hurricane Erin taken Sept. 11, 2001 at 7:45 a.m. EDT.)

Large swells associated with Erin will continue to affect portions of the U.S. East Coast during the next few days. For storm information for specific areas of the USA, please monitor products issued by NOAA's National Weather Service local forecast offices.

FELIX, THE SIXTH TROPICAL STORM OF THE SEASON, FORMS IN THE ATLANTIC; POSES NO THREAT TO LAND

AT 11 a.m. EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Felix was located near latitude 18.9 north, longitude 47.5 west or about 930 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands. Felix is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph. This motion is expected to continue during the next 24 hours with a gradual turn to the north thereafter. On this track Felix will continue over open waters.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 85 miles from the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb, 29.62 inches.

Storm Advisories updated 5 a.m., 11 a.m., 5 p.m., and 11 p.m. EDT; every three hours if a Watch/Warning is in effect.

NOAA satellite images updated 15 minutes past the hour; Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico and close-ups also updated at 45 past the hour.

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Relevant Web Sites
NOAA's National Hurricane Center — Get the latest advisories here

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

NOAA Satellite Images — The latest satellite views

Colorized Satellite Images

NOAA 3-D Satellite Images

NOAA's Hurricanes Page

NOAA's Storm Watch — Get the latest severe weather information across the USA

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Frank Lepore, NOAA's National Hurricane Center, (305) 229-4404

 

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