0730Z Tropical Update

HURRICANE IDA FORECAST #6
TROPICAL FORECAST CENTER
2:31 AM EST SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Hurricane Warnings are now issued for the Yucatan Peninsula from Playa del Carmen to Cabo Catoche. Hurricane warnings mean that hurricane conditions are expected...generally within 24 hours.

Hurricane Watch remains in effect for the Yucatan Peninsula from Tulum to Playa del Carmen. Hurricane watch mean that hurricane conditions are possible...generally within 24 hours.

Tropical Storm Warnings remain in effect for the Yucatan Peninsula from Punta Allen to San Felipe.

Tropical Storm Warnings remain in effect for the Grand Cayman Islands and for the Cuban Providence of Pinar del Rio. Tropical storm warnings mean that tropical storm conditions are expected...generally within 24 hours.

Tropical storm watch remains in effect for the Isle of Youth. Tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible...generally within 36 hours.

At 2:30 AM EST (0730Z)...the center of Hurricane Ida is located near 20.6 N 84.8 W. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph...additional strengthening is possible and Ida could become a category 2 hurricane. Movement is toward the northwest near 10 mph...and this general motion is expected within the next 24 hours. On the forecast track...Ida will move near the Yucatan Peninsula on Sunday. Minimum central pressure as reported by Recon Aircraft is 983 mb/29.03 in.

This update is for hurricane warnings being posted for portions of the Yucatan Peninsula. Will have a complete discussion and forecast position and intensity around 09Z.

JACKSON