OLGA NOW A DEPRESSION;
HURRICANE SEASON ENDS

November 30, 2001 — At 11 a.m. EST, the center of tropical depression Olga was located near latitude 24.2 north, longitude 66.8 west or about 665 miles east of Nassau in the Bahamas. Olga is moving toward the west-southwest near 17 mph. A continuation of this track with a decrease in forward speed is expected over the next 24 hours, according to NOAA's National Hurricane Center. (Click NOAA satellite image for larger view of tropical depression Olga taken Nov. 30, 2001 at 8:15 a.m. EST. Click here to see latest satellite image.)

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts. Winds will continue to slowly decrease over the next day or two. Thunderstorm activity with Olga is limited, and Olga may weaken to a non-tropical area of low pressure later Friday or Friday night. Estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb, 29.62 inches.

Today marks the end of the Atlantic hurricane season.

For storm information for specific areas of the USA, please monitor products issued by National Weather Service local forecast offices. In addition, see NOAA's Southeast River Forecast Center for the latest river conditions.

Storm Advisories updated 5 a.m., 11 a.m., 5 p.m., and 11 p.m. EST; 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.

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

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

NOAA's Southeast River Forecast Center

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

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

 

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