Pressure appears to be falling rapidly in Katrina at this time.
Just heard that. 11AM update indicated 981mb. Now appears to be 971mb. Uh oh...
Storm KATRINA: Observed By AF #304
Storm #12 in Atlantic Ocean1
Maximum Flight Level Winds Were 81KT (93.2mph 150.0km/h) In NW Quadrant At 14:30:50 Z
Estimated Max Surface Winds 72.9KT (83.8mph 135.0km/h) *
Date/Time of Recon Report: Friday, August 26, 2005 10:34:00 (Fri, 26 Aug 2005 14:34:00 GMT)
Position of the center: 25° 03' N 082° 13' W (25.1°N 82.2°W)
Minimum Height Measured At Standard Level Of 700mb: 2875m (Normal: 3011)
Surface Winds Were Estimated At: 45 KT (51.75MPH 83.3km/h)
Estimated Surface Winds Were Measured 031nm (35.65miles) From Center At Bearing 318°
Maximum Flight Level Winds Near Center Were 081KT (93.15mph 150.0km/h) From 014°
Maximum Flight Level Winds Were Measured 013nm (14.9 miles) From Center At Bearing 306°
Minimum pressure: 971 mb (28.67in)
Eye Wall Was Characterized As Being: OPEN N
Eye Form Was Characterized As Being Circular , 9nm (10.3 mi 16.7km) 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 2nm
* = Estimated Surface Winds are assumed 90% of Max Flight Level Winds