[Jyo_hurricane] Tropical Depression 'Olga': December 13, Update A

Since last we met, Olga intensified a bit, and then deteriorated to a
Tropical Depression. There was a lot of rainfall, but that has dissipated
and although there is still a center of circulation she doesn't look very
good. The center is north of Jamaica and heading generally westward. If
you are diving in the Keys this weekend, umm... it may be a little on the
rough side. I won't be sending another update on this storm unless there's
re-intensification.

I got some info from the NOAA/NWS (Thank You!) on December tropical storms
in the last 10 years that I thought was interesting.

Tropical Storm Zeta
30 Dec 2005 - 6 Jan 2006
Max Sust Winds: 61 mph (Jan 1 2006)

Hurricane Epsilon
29 Nov - 8 Dec 2005
Max Sust Winds: 83 mph (Dec 5 2005)

Tropical Storm Otto
29 Nov - 3 dec 2004
Max Sust Winds: 50 mph (Nov 29-30 2004)

Tropical Storm Peter
7 - 11 Dec 2003
Max Sust Winds: 67 mph (Dec 9 2003)

Tropical Storm Odette
4 - 7 Dec 2003
Max Sust Winds: 61 mph (Dec 5 2003)

Hurricane Olga
24 Nov - 4 Dec 2001
Max Sust Winds: 89 mph (Nov 27 2001)

Hurricane Nicole
24 Nov - 1 Dec 1998 (became extratropical on Dec 2)
Max Sust Winds: 83 mph (Dec 1 1998)

That's it for now folks. I'll wrap up this season, again, until the next
storm ;) Have a good holiday etc. (see Nov 30th entry). And if you live in
the northeast - there's a big nor'easter heading your way this weekend so
wrap up warm!!

J.

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DISCLAIMER:
These remarks are just what I think/see regarding tropical storms - not
the opinion of any organization I represent. If you are making an
evacuation decision, please heed your local emergency management and the
National Hurricane Center's official forecast and the National Weather
Service announcements. This is not an official forecast. If I "run away,
run away" (Monty Python), I'll let you know.
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