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Tropical Storm Douglas Discussion Number 31
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP082020
500 PM HST Mon Jul 27 2020
The satellite presentation for Douglas shows an exposed low level
circulation center (LLCC), with deep convection limited to the
north quadrant. Subjective Dvorak satellite intensity estimates
range from 3.5/55 kt, from SAB and HFO, to 4.0/65 kt from JTWC.
UW-CIMSS ADT is 58 kt. Given these estimates and the continued
degradation noted in satellite imagery, Douglas is assigned an
initial intensity of 60 kt, making this system a tropical storm once
again. The degraded satellite imagery is driven by continued 20 to
25 kt southwesterly wind shear which will remain a factor in this
system's future for the next 36 to 48 hours. Initial motion is
270/15, representing a persistent 12 hour westerly motion noted
since the LLCC became exposed this morning. However since fix time,
a slight northward component has been detected.
Douglas continues to be steered by a deep ridge to its north and
the expectation is for this system to continue on a west to west
northwest track through the remainder of its life. Wind shear is
forecast to decrease somewhat after 48 hours, but global models in
particular give Douglas no chance for redevelopment. The forecast
track for Douglas is quite close to the previous one, falling
within the southern third of the guidance envelope through 48 hours
between HWRF and HMNI. This envelope is rather tight through 72
hours, after which Douglas is forecast to dissipate.
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INIT 28/0300Z 22.9N 163.3W 60 KT 70 MPH
12H 28/1200Z 23.2N 165.8W 50 KT 60 MPH
24H 29/0000Z 23.5N 169.3W 45 KT 50 MPH
36H 29/1200Z 23.9N 173.3W 45 KT 50 MPH
48H 30/0000Z 24.2N 177.5W 40 KT 45 MPH
60H 30/1200Z 24.8N 178.3E 35 KT 40 MPH
72H 31/0000Z 25.6N 174.2E 30 KT 35 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
96H 01/0000Z...DISSIPATED
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Forecaster Powell
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