Tropical Depression Dean Discussion Number 40
Statement as of 11:00 PM EDT on August 22, 2007
The high terrain of Mexico has taken its toll on Dean. Surface observations and satellite images indicate that the cyclone is rapidly weakening and is becoming a broad area of low pressure. The depression is moving westward at about 17 knots across Mexico but still producing torrential rains. Any remnant circulation of the system will likely dissipate in about 12 hours or so. The mid-level center appears to be moving westward a little faster...and will continue to be closely monitored in case regeneration occurs in the eastern Pacific. This will be the last advisory on what was once category five Hurricane Dean.
I love how the National Hurricane Center releases somber statements as if they are very sad this hurricane is now dissipating.
The high terrain of Mexico has taken its toll on Dean. Surface observations and satellite images indicate that the cyclone is rapidly weakening and is becoming a broad area of low pressure. The depression is moving westward at about 17 knots across Mexico but still producing torrential rains. Any remnant circulation of the system will likely dissipate in about 12 hours or so. The mid-level center appears to be moving westward a little faster...and will continue to be closely monitored in case regeneration occurs in the eastern Pacific. This will be the last advisory on what was once category five Hurricane Dean.
I love how the National Hurricane Center releases somber statements as if they are very sad this hurricane is now dissipating.