I feel compelled to start the year off with an update, not on the north Atlantic basin, but on the south Atlantic basin. Yes, the basin that never gets tropical cyclones according to climatology and traditional thinking. Until now... The tropical cyclone community has become alive with excitement over this unprecedented event. First accurate position and intensity estimates were made midday on the 25th, and as of 15Z today, it's at about 28.7S 44.5W and roughly estimated to be 65kts (985mb... ROUGHLY). Since there is no organization responsible for this basin, there are no forecasts or advisories being written for it. It has beautiful outflow, banding, and a clear eye. Below you will find links to the latest satellite imagery over the storm. Visible http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/TROP/DATA/RT/FLOAT/VIS/20.jpg Infrared http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/TROP/DATA/RT/FLOAT/IR4/20.jpg
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