Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Tropical Storm Maria in Atlantic

Tropical Storm Maria 2011

14th Tropical Depression 
Forms in the Atlantic
Strengthens into Tropical Storm Maria
Became the 3rd Hurricane for 2011 Atlantic Season


500 PM AST FRI SEP 16 2011
 
...MARIA BECOMES A POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE NORTHEAST OF
NEWFOUNDLAND...THIS IS THE LAST ADVISORY...
 
The Atlantic Basin is quite active with four active tropical cyclones. Heavy rain continues to impact the East Coast of the United States with record level flooding continuing.   The danger isn't over as this new tropical weather approaches from the east.   We will monitor these new storms as they may impact cruises this coming weekend.
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...48.5N 51.5W
ABOUT 145 MI...235 KM NNE OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 35 DEGREES AT 58 MPH...93 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...982 MB...29.00 INCHES
 

UPDATED 10 AM Eastern 9/11/2011
NCL, Carnival, Royal Caribbean  Issue Weather Updates

Norwegian Gem will depart today from New York; however, in order to avoid the path of the storm and provide a more comfortable and pleasant cruise for our guests, the ship will now sail to the Bahamas & Florida instead of Bermuda as scheduled. Norwegian Gem will now call on Orlando (Port Canaveral) on Tuesday, September 13; Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas on Wednesday, September 14; and Nassau, Bahamas on Thursday, September 15.

At this time, we do not anticipate any further changes. However, in the event that there are additional changes, we will notify our guests and update our website and Facebook page. We appreciate our guests’ understanding and cooperation.

CARNIVAL VICTORY – 9/11/11 departure 
The port of San Juan has reopened and the ship will dock as scheduled on Sunday, 9/11/11.  Check-in remains from 2:30PM to 9:30PM and sailing is scheduled for 10:00PM.

UPDATED – The Port of San Juan has reopened. Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas will arrive in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 11, as scheduled. Guests on the subsequent sailing should arrive at the port at their regularly scheduled boarding time.

In an abundance of caution, and in order to provide our guests with a safe and comfortable sailing, Oasis of the Seas will sail a modified itinerary. The ship will now call on Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, on Tuesday, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, on Wednesday and Nassau, Bahamas, on Friday. The ship will return to Port Everglades, as scheduled, on Saturday.

Royal Caribbean has not altered the itineraries of any other ship that departs today or tomorrow.  

Tropical Weather Update - (September 10, 2011) - Celebrity Cruises continues to closely monitor the path and progress of Tropical Storm Maria to ensure guests enjoy safe and comfortable cruises, and to make certain our ships steer clear of the storm. The safety of our guests and crew is always our foremost concern.

Given Tropical Storm Maria's current location and projected path, Celebrity Cruises has not altered the itineraries of any ship. Celebrity Cruises will continue to closely monitor weather conditions and will update this information if there are any changes to the storms' projected path.
 
Current Watches & Warnings
CHANGES IN WATCHES AND WARNINGS WITH THIS ADVISORY...
 
ENVIRONMENT CANADA HAS DISCONTINUED THE HURRICANE AND TROPICAL
STORM WARNINGS FOR NEWFOUNDLAND.
 
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT...
 
NONE.
 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS SYSTEM...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS
ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA.  
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE WARNING AREA WITHIN 36 HOURS.

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA...GENERALLY WITHIN 48 HOURS.
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS REMAIN NEAR 50 MPH...85 KM/H...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT COUPLE
OF DAYS 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND 
 
STORM SURGE...COASTAL FLOODING IS EXPECTED TO SUBSIDE OVERNIGHT.

Historical Data:         Storm Archive            Graphics Archive                          

500 PM AST TUE SEP 06 2011
...NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS IN THE FAR EASTERN ATLANTIC...
 
1100 AM AST WED SEP 07 2011
...AND YET ANOTHER TROPICAL STORM IN THE ATLANTIC...
 
500 PM AST THU SEP 15 2011
 
...MARIA BECOMES THE THIRD HURRICANE OF THE SEASON...HURRICANE WATCH
AND TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR SOUTHEASTERN NEWFOUNDLAND... 
 

Tropical Storm Resources (click links below)
TROPICAL STORM MARIANational Hurricane Center
Atlantic Tropical Weather OutlookNational Weather Service
Atlantic Tropical Weather DiscussionHurricane Preparedness
Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook (ATL)Real-Time Hurricane Information
Active Storms NOAA Satellites & Information
NASA: Latest Storm ImagesWMO Severe Weather Information Centre
Real-time Monitoring (Atlantic)The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale
Real-time Weather SitesReal-Time Cruise Ship Tracking
 

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