Storms

It's that time of the year for the dreaded storms, here is some information on Bill..... Dave

Tropical Storm Bill Forms In Atlantic
Updated: 5:03 pm EDT August 15, 2009

MIAMI -- Tropical Storm Bill, the second tropical storm of the season, formed Saturday afternoon in the far eastern Atlantic.


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BILL: Forecast Path | Computer Models | Advisory
SEE THE STORM: Atlantic Infrared | Atlantic Loop
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At 5:00pm, the center of the tropical storm was located about 820 miles west-southwest of the Cape Verde Islands.

Bill is moving toward the west near 16 mph. A gradual turn to the west-northwest is expected during the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph, with higher gusts. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 30 miles from the center.

Some strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours.
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