Category: 5
Wind: 160 mph [no change forecast]
Barometric Pressure: 914 mb / 26.99 in
Location: 40 miles WNW of the Western Tip of Cuba.
Direction: NW at 9 mph
Hurricane Watch: East of Morgan City, Louisiana to St. Marks, Florida. Watch area includes greater New Orleans, Louisiana.
As Ivan crosses the Gulf he should encounter some wind-shear. The wind-shear should weaken him some. The Hurricane Watch area is large due to the difficulty forecasting Ivan's movements.
Wind: 160 mph [no change forecast]
Barometric Pressure: 914 mb / 26.99 in
Location: 40 miles WNW of the Western Tip of Cuba.
Direction: NW at 9 mph
Hurricane Watch: East of Morgan City, Louisiana to St. Marks, Florida. Watch area includes greater New Orleans, Louisiana.
As Ivan crosses the Gulf he should encounter some wind-shear. The wind-shear should weaken him some. The Hurricane Watch area is large due to the difficulty forecasting Ivan's movements.