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Storm IVAN: Observed By AF #963
Storm #09 in Atlantic Ocean1
Maximum Flight Level Winds Were 123KT (141.5mph 227.8km/h) In SE Quadrant At 1427Z
Estimated Max Surface Winds 110.7KT (127.3mph 205.0km/h) *
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Date/Time of Recon Report: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 9:12:00 AM (Wed, 15 Sep 2004 16:12:00 UTC)
Position of the center: 27° 31' N 88° 10' W (27.5°N 88.2°W)
Minimum Height Measured At Standard Level Of 700mb: 2577m (Normal: 3011)
Surface Winds Were: Not Estimated
No Bearing From Center To Estimated Surface Winds Was Measured
Maximum Flight Level Winds Near Center Were 98KT (112.7mph 181.5km/h) From 290°
Maximum Flight Level Winds Were Measured 014nm (16.1 miles) From Center At Bearing 188°
Minimum pressure: 939mb (27.73in)
Eye Wall Was Characterized As Being: CLOSED
Eye Form Was Characterized As Being Circular , 40 nm (46.0 mi 74.1km) wide
Center Fix Established Using: Penetration Radar Wind Pressure Temperature
Center Fix Established At Level(s): 700mb
Navigational Accuracy Measured At 0.1nm
Meteorological Accuracy Measured At 3nm
* = Estimated Surface Winds are assumed 90% of Max Flight Level Winds
Buoy #42020 is now 1.4 degrees of latitude straight north of Ivan -- almost 100 miles. Gusts to 65 mph there, Pressure 29.34 inches (falling rapidly - duh). Wave height 38 Feet.