First 2012 Pacific Tropical Storm

2012 Pacific Hurricane Season

Begins Early with 1st Named Storm

Tropical Storm Aletta

Cruise Ship Impact    Current Watches & Warnings

 

Hurricane Season in the Pacific doesn't officially start until May 15th, but there already is a named storm South of Manzanillo, Mexico.  Tropical Storm Aletta strengthened to a named storm just 12 hours after forming.

800 AM PDT SAT MAY 19 2012
 
...ALETTA BECOMES POST-TROPICAL...THIS IS THE LAST ADVISORY... 

Atlantic Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook

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SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.8N 112.5W
ABOUT 585 MI...940 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH...45 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 65 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES

CRUISE SHIP IMPACT
None  

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 30 MPH...45 KM/H...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.  THE POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE IS EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE IN A
COUPLE OF DAYS.

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

THERE ARE NO COASTAL WATCHES OR WARNINGS IN EFFECT. 

THIS IS THE LAST PUBLIC ADVISORY ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE
CENTER ON ALETTA. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REMNANTS OF
ALETTA PLEASE SEE HIGH SEAS FORECASTS ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL
WEATHER SERVICE...UNDER AWIPS HEADER NFDHSFEPI AND WMO HEADER
FZPN01 KWBC.

Historical Data :  Graphics    Archive    

800 AM PDT MON MAY 14 2012
 
...FIRST TROPICAL DEPRESSION OF THE 2012 EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC
HURRICANE SEASON FORMS AHEAD OF THE OFFICIAL SEASON START DATE...

800 PM PDT MON MAY 14 2012
 
...DEPRESSION BECOMES FIRST TROPICAL STORM OF THE YEAR IN THE
EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC... 

Tropical Storm Lee in Gulf of Mexico

13th Tropical Depression 

Forms in the Gulf of Mexico

Strengthens into Tropical Storm Lee

Cruise Ship Impact     Current Watches & Warnings

A new tropical cyclone has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is heading towards Louisiana. It will become Tropical Storm Lee when it strengthens.   Heavy rainfall is predicted for the Gulf states, especially Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.

Atlantic Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook

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 1100 PM EDT FRI SEP 09 2011

...HEAVY RAINS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REMNANTS OF LEE ARE NOW LIMITED
TO CENTRAL AND EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA...

A STORM SURGE OF 4 FEET HAS BEEN REPORTED AT SHELL BEACH LOUISIANA
AND ALSO AT NEW CANAL STATION IN LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN. A SURGE HEIGHT
OF 2 FEET HAS BEEN REPORTED AS FAR EAST AS PASCAGOULA MISSISSIPPI.

SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...29.4N 92.1W
ABOUT 60 MI...95 KM WSW OF MORGAN CITY LOUISIANA
ABOUT 55 MI...90 KM S OF LAFAYETTE LOUISIANA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 4 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...989 MB...29.21 INCHES

Cruise Ship Travel Alerts

Carnival Tropical Depression 13 - Update
RCI Tropical Weather Update
NCL Tropical Weather Updates 
Holland America Travel Advisories
Celebrity Cruises Travel Advisories  

Real-Time Cruise Ship Tracking
NOAA Hurricane Central 

NO CURRENT CRUISE ITINERARY CHANGES RELATED TO LEE

Carnival Triumph and Carnival Elation Sept. 5th 

CARNIVAL ELATION - 9/5/11
The Carnival Elation is still delayed arriving in Mobile from its previous cruise.  Given prevailing weather conditions, the local pilots have not been able to board the ship.  At this time we are still unable to provide an estimated arrival time.  We will provide guests with another update no later than 12:00PM CDT (noon) on Monday.  We encourage guests to sign up for text updates by texting CCL2 to 36500.

CARNIVAL TRIUMPH - 9/5/11
The Carnival Triumph is delayed arriving in New Orleans from its previous cruise. The good news is that local pilots have boarded the ship this morning and the ship is expected to dock at 5:00PM.  Because of limited parking and seating facilities at the terminal, please do not proceed to the cruise terminal until 9:00PM.  Embarkation is scheduled to take place from 8:00PM -10:30PM and sailing is scheduled for 11:00PM.  This delay should not impact our scheduled itinerary.  We encourage guests to sign up for text updates by texting CCL3 to 36500.

We're sorry Mother Nature is not cooperating with us. We look forward to welcoming guests aboard the Carnival Elation & Carnival Triumph! 

 

Updated: Sunday, September 4th 2 PM EDT

Norwegian Spirit will remain at sea today, September 4, awaiting an opportunity for safe arrival to New Orleans. At this time, the ship is anticipated to arrive in New Orleans on Monday, September 5 in the late evening once berthing space at the pier becomes available. When the ship is alongside, guests will have the option to disembark Monday evening using the easy walk-off program or they can stay onboard until Tuesday morning if they need assistance with their luggage.


Embarkation for the September 4 Norwegian Spirit cruise will take place on Tuesday, September 6 beginning at 11 am. Guests are asked to delay their arrival at the pier to Tuesday, September 6. The ship is expected to sail at 5 pm. Because of the delay, Norwegian Spirit will sail a revised itinerary calling in Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico. Guests will receive a two-day refund based on the cruise fare paid as an on-board credit.

Current Watches & Warnings

FLASH FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS ARE IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF
CENTRAL AND EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA.  RIVER FLOOD WARNINGS ARE IN
EFFECT FROM MARYLAND NORTHWARD INTO UPSTATE NEW YORK AND
SOUTHWESTERN NEW ENGLAND.

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.

HEAVY RAINS OVER THE
MID-ATLANTIC HAVE DIMINISHED IN COVERAGE AND ARE NOW LIMITED TO
CENTRAL AND EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA.  AS THIS WILL BE THE LAST PUBLIC
ADVISORY...PLEASE REFER TO YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
OFFICE FOR THE LATEST ON THE REMAINING RAINFALL.

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND

RAINFALL...ADDITIONAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF UP TO 2 INCHES WILL BE
POSSIBLE ACROSS PORTIONS OF PENNSYLVANIA THROUGH SUNDAY...WITH
HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE IN ISOLATED LOCATIONS.

Historical Data:         Storm Archive            Graphics Archive                           

Tropical Depression THIRTEEN

100 PM CDT FRI SEP 02 2011

...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO TROPICAL STORM LEE SOUTH OF THE
LOUISIANA COAST...HEAVY RAINBANDS CONTINUE TO SPREAD ACROSS MUCH 
OF SOUTHEASTERN AND SOUTH-CENTRAL LOUISIANA...  

700 PM CDT THU SEP 01 2011
 
...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL GULF OF MEXICO...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN GULF
COAST...

Tropical Storm Resources (click links below)
TROPICAL STORM LEE	National Hurricane Center
Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook	National Weather Service
Atlantic Tropical Weather Discussion	Hurricane Preparedness
Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook (ATL)	Real-Time Hurricane Information
Active Storms	NOAA Satellites & Information
NASA: Latest Storm Images	WMO Severe Weather Information Centre
Real-time Monitoring (Atlantic)	The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale
Real-time Weather Sites	Real-Time Cruise Ship Tracking

Potential for First Named Tropical Storm in Pacific

 Satellite Image of   System 90E  (Credit NASA)

NASA Satellite Spots Forming Cyclone

The Eastern Pacific is likely to see its first named tropical cyclone of the hurricane season this weekend. NASA's Aqua satellite captured an infrared image of a low pressure area called "90E" in the Eastern Pacific that forecasters are watching for tropical development.  Once named, System 90E would become "Tropical Storm Agatha."

AIRS, the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder instrument on Aqua, provides scientists with infrared satellite imagery. That imagery measures cloud top temperatures and sea surface temperatures.  Cloud tops of tropical cyclones are colder than -63 degrees Fahrenheit.  Cold temperatures in that range are indicative of strong thunderstorms and strong convection (rapidly rising air that condenses and forms the thunderstorms that power tropical cyclones).

The developing cyclone, with winds estimated to be 20 to 25 knots (23-28 mph), was first spotted 205 nautical miles south of Salina Cruz, Mexico early AM on May 27th,   The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) indicated that potential for the development of a significant tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours is good.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has begun to monitor this potential tropical storm and will issue advisories if warranted.   We will keep an eye on this potential storm also and provide updates.    Monitor the NHC (Eastern Pacific) RSS feeds in the left navigation pane for advisories.

See where ships are relative to tropical storms

Interactive tracking map (real-time ship tracking)

NASA is also tracking another potential tropical cyclone in the Western Pacific near Hong Kong.  We will monitor System 90W for further development also.