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{{Infobox Hurricane | ||
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| Name=Tropical Storm Paloma | ||
| Type=Tropical storm | |||
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| Year=2008 | |||
|category=storm | |||
| Basin=Atlantic | |||
|type=tropical storm | |||
| Image location=17L 1200z 05 11 08.jpg | |||
|image=2008 17L 5-day track.gif | image_width=170px | image_caption=Forecast map | |||
| Image name=Tropical Storm Paloma shortly before being classified as a tropical depression | |||
|location=] ] ± 40 nm<br />About 115 mi (185 km) ] of ] | |||
| Formed=], ] | |||
|1sustained=35 ] {{!}} 40 ] {{!}} 65 ] | |||
| Dissipated=Still Active | |||
|gusts=40 knots {{!}} 45 mph {{!}} 75 km/h | |||
| 1-min winds=35 | |||
|pressure=1000 ] (]) {{!}} 29.63 ] | |||
| Pressure= | |||
|movement=] at 4 kt {{!}} 5 mph {{!}} 7 km/h | |||
| Damages= | |||
|sectnum=1 | |||
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}} | }} | ||
'''Tropical Storm Paloma''' is the seventeenth ] and the sixteenth tropical storm of the ]. Paloma developed out of a strong tropical disturbance off the eastern ] of ] and northern coast of ] on ]. The disturbance had slowly developed into a tropical depression while hugging the coastline. The depression strengthened into a tropical storm early the next day. | |||
'''Tropical Storm Paloma''' formed east of ] on ] as Tropical Depression Seventeen. The next day, it strengthened into Tropical Storm Paloma. | |||
==Storm History== | |||
Tropical Storm Paloma formed off a low pressure system on ]. It slowly organized into a tropical disturbance soon after. The disturbance slowly organized and became a Depression - the seventeenth of the season on ]. Its development was fairly similar to the cyclone before it, a weak ]. The next day, the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Paloma. | |||
==Current storm information== | |||
As of 4 a.m. ] (0900 ]) ], Tropical Storm Paloma is located within 20 ]s of ] ], about 65 mi (110 km) ] of ]. Maximum sustained winds are 35 knots (40 mph, 65 km/h), with stronger gusts. Minimum central pressure is 1000 ] (]; 29.53 ]), and the system is moving ] at 6 kt (7 mph, 11 km/h). | |||
===Watches and warnings=== | |||
==Meteorological history== | |||
As of 4 a.m. ] (0900 ]) ], the following warnings and watches are in effect: | |||
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! style="background-color:#{{Storm_colour|cat1}};" | '''Tropical storm watch''' | |||
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* '''Nicaragua''' and '''Honduras''': from ] to ] | |||
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For latest official information see: | |||
*The NHC's . | |||
*The NHC's . | |||
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⚫ | ==Preparations and Impact== | ||
===Preparations=== | |||
===Impact=== | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{2008 Atlantic hurricane season buttons}} | {{2008 Atlantic hurricane season buttons}} | ||
{{2000-2009 Atlantic hurricane seasons}} | {{2000-2009 Atlantic hurricane seasons}} | ||
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Revision as of 15:10, 6 November 2008
Tropical storm | |
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Tropical Storm Paloma shortly before being classified as a tropical depression | |
Formed | November 5, 2008 |
Dissipated | Still Active |
Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 65 km/h (40 mph) |
Part of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Tropical Storm Paloma is the seventeenth tropical cyclone and the sixteenth tropical storm of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season. Paloma developed out of a strong tropical disturbance off the eastern coast of Belize and northern coast of Honduras on November 5. The disturbance had slowly developed into a tropical depression while hugging the coastline. The depression strengthened into a tropical storm early the next day.
Storm History
Tropical Storm Paloma formed off a low pressure system on November 3. It slowly organized into a tropical disturbance soon after. The disturbance slowly organized and became a Depression - the seventeenth of the season on November 5. Its development was fairly similar to the cyclone before it, a weak tropical depression. The next day, the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Paloma.
Current storm information
As of 4 a.m. EST (0900 UTC) November 6, Tropical Storm Paloma is located within 20 nautical miles of 15.1°N 82.2°W, about 65 mi (110 km) east of Cabo Gracias a Dios. Maximum sustained winds are 35 knots (40 mph, 65 km/h), with stronger gusts. Minimum central pressure is 1000 mbar (hPa; 29.53 InHg), and the system is moving north-northwest at 6 kt (7 mph, 11 km/h).
Watches and warnings
As of 4 a.m. EST (0900 UTC) November 6, the following warnings and watches are in effect:
Tropical storm watch |
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For latest official information see:
- The NHC's latest public advisory on Tropical Storm Paloma.
- The NHC's latest forecast/advisory on Tropical Storm Paloma.
Preparations and Impact
Preparations
Impact
References
External links
- HPC rainfall page for 2008 Tropical Cyclones
- National Hurricane Center Website
- National Hurricane Center's Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
Tropical cyclones of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season | ||
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TSArthur 3Bertha TSCristobal 2Dolly TSEdouard TSFay 4Gustav (history) 1Hanna 4Ike TSJosephine 1Kyle TSLaura TSMarco TSNana 4Omar TDSixteen 4Paloma | ||