[maggief]

Vortex Data Message

000
URNT12 KNHC 290834
VORTEX DATA MESSAGE
A. 29/08:23:00Z
B. 28 deg 38 min N
089 deg 37 min W
C. 700 mb 2367 m
D. NA kt
E. deg nm
F. 159 deg 130 kt
G. 070 deg 018 nm
H. EXTRAP 917 mb
I. 10 C/ 3013 m
J. 19 C/ 3012 m
K. 19 C/ NA
L. OPEN SE-SW
M. C32
N. 12345/ 7
O. 0.02 / 1 nm
P. AF305 2012A KATRINA OB 22
MAX FL WIND 132 KT SE QUAD 07:06:20 Z
SLP EXTRAP FROM 700 MB
EYE OPEN 150-230 DEGREES

[NautiNurse]

Pressure up to 917mb--winds down in this run

[Flyer]

Storm KATRINA: Observed By AF #305
Storm #12 in Atlantic Ocean1
Maximum Flight Level Winds Were 132KT (151.8mph 244.5km/h) In SE Quadrant At 07:06:20 Z
Estimated Max Surface Winds 118.8KT (136.6mph 220.0km/h) *
Misc Remarks: P EXTRAP FROM 700 MB
Date/Time of Recon Report: Monday, August 29, 2005 03:23:00 (Mon, 29 Aug 2005 08:23:00 GMT)
Position of the center: 28° 38' N 089° 37' W (28.6°N 89.6°W)
Minimum Height Measured At Standard Level Of 700mb: 2367m (Normal: 3011)
Surface Winds Were: Not Estimated
Estimated Surface Winds Were Measured nm (0miles) From Center At Bearing °
Maximum Flight Level Winds Near Center Were 130KT (149.5mph 240.8km/h) From 159°
Maximum Flight Level Winds Were Measured 018nm (20.7 miles) From Center At Bearing 070°
Minimum pressure: 917mb (27.08in) -- Extrapolated
Eye Wall Was Characterized As Being: OPEN SE-SW
Eye Form Was Characterized As Being Circular , 32nm (36.8 mi 59.3km) wide
Center Fix Established Using: Penetration Radar Wind Pressure Temperature
Center Fix Established At Level(s): 700mb
Navigational Accuracy Measured At 0.02nm
Meteorological Accuracy Measured At 1nm * = Estimated Surface Winds are assumed 90% of Max Flight Level Winds