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Tropical storm Fay
24 Aug 2008 02:47:00 GMT
Source: Tropical Storm Risk
Mark Saunders

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Track and windspeed of Tropical storm Fay
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Track and windspeed of Tropical storm Fay

Tropical storm Fay struck the United States at about 21:00 GMT on 23 August. Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Center suggest that the point of landfall was near 30.6 N, 86.3 W. Fay brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 74 km/h (46 mph). Wind gusts in the area may have been considerably higher.

The information above is provided for guidance only and should not be used to make life or death decisions or decisions relating to property. Anyone in the region who is concerned for their personal safety or property should contact their official national weather agency or warning centre for advice.

This alert is provided by Tropical Storm Risk (TSR) which is sponsored by Benfield, Royal & SunAlliance, Crawford & Company and University College London (UCL). TSR acknowledges the support of the UK Met Office.





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Tropical Storm Fay is seen over Florida in this satellite image August 19, 2008. Fay swept into Florida from the Gulf of Mexico and soaked the state on Tuesday while growing ...



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