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September 20, 2006 -- Gordon finally becoming extratropical, this the last advisory
At 500 PM AST (2100Z) the center of Tropical Storm Gordon was located near latitude 39.2 north - longitude 16.6 west or about 380 miles (625 km) west of Lisbon Portugal. Gordon is moving toward the east near 35 mph (56 km/hr) and a gradual turn to the east-northeast should begin tonight. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/hr) with higher gusts. Gordon is expected to become absorbed by a cold front during the next 24 hours. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 230 miles (370 km) from the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (997 mb) 29.44 inches.
For previous advisories see the -- Year 2006 Hurricane Gordon Diary

The image was captured at 3:50 p.m. local time in the Azores (15:50 UTC) on September 19. Hurricane Gordon had sustained winds of around 135 kilometers per hour
The image was captured at 3:50 p.m. local time in the Azores (15:50 UTC) on September 19, 2006 --. Hurricane Gordon had sustained winds of around 135 kilometers per hour

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Hurricane-Related Documents and Resources Recently Released or Updated
Drive Safely
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Returning Home After a Hurricane: Be Healthy and Safe
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Disposal of Contaminated Medical Devices – FDA site
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Contact Information for Questions about Clinical Investigations Affected by Hurricane Katrina – FDA site
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Hurricane Katrina --- Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi, August--September 2005 – MMWR Article
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm54e930a1.htm
 
The following documents have been recently UPDATED:
Effects of Hurricane Katrina on Children's Blood Lead Levels
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Damage Assessment and Post-Storm Impact Data

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Other sites

The Hurricane Watch Net
HurricaneTrack.com
Caribbean Hurricane Network
Hurricane Strike! Hurricane Science & Safety For Students
DURING A HURRICANE WATCH
(A Hurricane Watch is issued when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.)
1. Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for hurricane progress reports.
2. Check emergency supply kit.
3. Fuel car.
4. Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys, and garden tools and anchor objects that cannot be brought inside.
5. Secure buildings by closing and boarding up windows. Remove outside antennas.
6. Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Open only when absolutely necessary and close quickly.
7. Store drinking water in clean bathtubs, jugs, bottles, and cooking utensils.
8. Store valuables and personal papers in a waterproof container on the highest level of your home. 9. Review evacuation plan.
10. Moor boat securely or move it to a designated safe place. Use rope or chain to secure boat to trailer. Use tiedowns to anchor trailer to the ground or house.
Source: floridadisaster.org/      Florida's Division of Emergency Management
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Year 2006 Hurricane Gordon Diary
September 20, 2006 -- Gordon racing eastward...expected to become extratropical later today
At 1100 AM AST (1500Z) the center of Tropical Storm Gordon was located near latitude 37.8 north - longitude 20.9 west or about 345 miles (550 km) east of the island of Terceira in the Azores and about 625 miles (1005 km) west of the coast of portugal. Gordon is moving toward the east near 33 mph (54 km/hr). A gradual turn to the east-northeast is expected later today. This motion would bring Gordon as an extratropical storm near the coasts of Portugal and Spain on tonight and Thursday. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/hr) with higher gusts. No significant change in strength is forecast before Gordon becomes extratropical later today. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 230 miles (370 km) from the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (995 mb) 29.38 inches.
September 20, 2006 -- Gordon weakening as it rapidly moves away from the Azores
At 8 AM AST (1200Z) the hurricane warning for the eastern Azores has been discontinued.
At 800 AM AST (1200Z) the center of Tropical Storm Gordon was located near latitude 37.8 north - longitude 22.8 west or about 130 miles (205 km) east of the Island of Sao Miguel in the eastern Azores. Gordon is moving toward the east near 35 mph (56 km/hr) and this motion is expected to continue with a gradual turn toward the east-northeast during the next 24 hours. Gordon is weakening and the maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 60 mph (95 km/hr) with higher gusts. Gordon is expected to become a strong extratropical storm later today. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 230 miles (370 km). Estimated minimum central pressure is (995 mb) 29.38 inches.
September 20, 2006 -- Hurricane Gordon rapidly moving east of Sao Miguel
A hurricane warning remains in effect for the eastern Azores. The warning will likely be discontinued later this morning. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 500 AM AST (0900Z) the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 37.8 north - longitude 24.2 west or about 50 miles (85 km) east of the Island of Sao Miguel in the eastern Azores...and about 165 miles (265 km) east-southeast of the Island of Terceira in the central Azores. Gordon is moving toward the east near 35 mph (56 km/hr) and this motion is expected to continue with a gradual turn toward the east-northeast during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/hr) with higher gusts. However, stronger winds, especially in gusts, are still possible over the elevated terrain of the eastern Azores. Gordon is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. Gordon is expected to become a strong extratropical storm system later today. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 230 miles (370 km). The Azores Meteorological Service reported during the past hour that a 10-minute average wind of 56 mph (90 km/hr) with a gust to 82 mph (130 km/hr) has occurred at Santa Maria Airport in the eastern Azores. Estimated minimum central pressure is (987 mb) 29.15 inches. Gordon is expected to produce additional rainfall accumulations near one inch over the Azores through the morning hours.
September 20, 2006 -- Gordon racing toward the eastern Azores
At 200 AM AST (0600Z) the meteorological service of the Azores has discontinued the hurricane warning for the central Azores. A hurricane warning remains in effect for the eastern Azores. For storm information specific to your area...including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 200 AM AST (0600Z) the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 37.6 north - longitude 26.3 west or about 40 miles ( 60 km) west-southwest of the Island of Sao Miguel in the eastern Azores...and about 90 miles (140 km) south-southeast of the Island of Terceira in the central Azores. Gordon is moving toward the east near 33 mph (54 km/hr) and this motion is expected to continue with a gradual turn toward the east-northeast during the next 24 hours. On this track...the center should move across the eastern Azores within the next few hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/hr) with higher gusts. However, stronger winds, especially in gusts, are likely over elevated terrain. Gordon is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. Gordon is expected to become a strong extratropical storm system later today. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km). Estimated minimum central pressure is (987 mb) 29.15 inches. Large and dangerous battering waves along with storm surges of 1 to 3 ft are possible in areas of onshore winds in the Azores. Gordon is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches over the Azores, with isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches over the higher terrain.
September 19, 2006 -- Gordon moving near the central Azores
A hurricane warning remains in effect for the central and eastern Azores. Preparations to protect life and property should have been completed. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings...please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 1100 PM AST (0300Z) the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 37.7 north - longitude 28.1 west or about 95 miles (150 km) southwest of the island of Terceira in the Azores and about 130 miles (210 km) west of the Island of Sao Miguel in the Azores. Gordon is moving toward the east near 33 mph (54 km/hr) and this motion is expected to continue with a gradual turn toward the east-northeast during the next 24 hours. On this track the center will pass near or over the eastern islands of the Azores in a few hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph (130 km/hr) with higher gusts. However, stronger winds, especially in gusts, are likely over elevated terrain. Gordon is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. It is expected to become a strong extratropical storm on Wednesday. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km). Estimated minimum central pressure is (980 mb) 28.94 inches. Large and dangerous battering waves along with storm surges of 1 to 3 ft are possible in areas of onshore winds in the Azores. Gordon is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches over the Azores...with isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches over the higher terrain.
September 19, 2006 -- Gordon nearing the central Azores
At 8 PM AST (0000 UTC) the meteorological service of the Azores has discontinued the hurricane warning for the western Azores Islands of Corvo and Flores. A hurricane warning remains in effect for the central and eastern Azores. Preparations to protect life and property should have been completed. For storm information specific to your area) including possible inland watches and warnings) please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 800 PM AST (0000z) the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 37.8 north - longitude 30.0 west or about 170 miles  (275 km) west-southwest of the Island of Terceira and about 240 miles (385 km) west of the Island of Sao Miguel in the Azores. Gordon is racing eastward near 33 mph (54 km/hr) and this motion is expected to continue into Wednesday. On this track, Gordon will move near or over the central and eastern islands of the Azores tonight and early Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 85 mph (140 km/hr) with higher gusts. However, stronger winds, especially in gusts, are likely over elevated terrain. Gordon is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Gordon should become a strong extratropical storm on Wednesday. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km). Estimated minimum central pressure is (979 mb) 28.91 inches. Large and dangerous battering waves along with storm surges of 1 to 3 ft are possible in areas of onshore winds in the Azores. Gordon is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches over the Azores, with isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches over the higher terrain.
September 19, 2006 -- Tenacious Gordon, refusing to weaken, is expected to move across the Azores tonight
A hurricane warning is in effect for all of the Azores Islands. Preparations to protect life and property should have been completed. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings) please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 500 PM AST (2100z) the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 37.9 north - longitude 31.6 west or about 250 miles  (405 km) west-southwest of the Island of Terceira in the Azores. Gordon is racing eastward near 33 mph (54 km/hr) and this motion is expected to continue through Wednesday. On this track, Gordon will be crossing the Azores tonight maximum sustained winds remain near 85 mph (140 km/hr) with higher gusts. However, stronger winds, especially in gusts, are likely over elevated terrain. Gordon is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Gordon should become a strong extratropical storm on Wednesday. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km). Estimated minimum central pressure is (979 mb) 28.91 inches. Large and dangerous battering waves along with storm surges of 1 to 3 ft are possible in areas of onshore winds in the Azores. Gordon is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches over the Azores, with isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches over the higher terrain.
September 19, 2006 -- Gordon expected to cross the Azores tonight
A hurricane warning is in effect for all of the Azores Islands. A hurricane warning means that hurricane conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24 hours. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 200 PM AST (1800z) the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 37.8 north - longitude 34.0 west or about 380 miles ( 610 km) west of the island of Terceira in the Azores. Gordon is moving toward on a general eastward track near 31 mph (50 km/hr) and this general motion is expected to continue during the next 24 hours. This track would bring Gordon across the Azores tonight. Maximum sustained winds remain near 85 mph (140 km/hr) with higher gusts. However, stronger winds, especially in gusts, are likely over elevated terrain. Gordon is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Gordon is expected to be a hurricane as it passes near or across the Azores Islands. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km...from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km). Estimated minimum central pressure is (979 mb) 28.91 inches. Large and dangerous battering waves along with storm surges of 1 to 3 ft are possible in areas of onshore winds in the Azores. Gordon is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches over the Azores, with isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches over the higher terrain.
September 19, 2006 -- Gordon racing eastward toward the Azores
A hurricane warning is in effect for all of the Azores Islands. A hurricane warning means that hurricane conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24 hours. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings...please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 1100 AM AST (1500z) the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 38.0 north - longitude 35.4 west or about 455 miles( 730 km) west of Lajes Air Force Base in the Azores. Gordon is moving toward the east near 31 mph (50 km/hr) and this general motion is expected to continue during the next 24 hours. This track would bring Gordon across the Azores tonight. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 85 mph (140 km/hr) with higher gusts. However, stronger winds, especially in gusts, are likely over elevated terrain. Gordon is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Gordon is expected to be a hurricane as it passes near or across the Azores Islands. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km)from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km). Estimated minimum central pressure is (979 mb) 28.91 inches. Large and dangerous battering waves along with storm surges of 1 to 3 ft are possible in areas of onshore winds in the Azores. Gordon is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches over the Azores, with isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches over the higher terrain.
September 19, 2006 -- Gordon heading for the Azores
A hurricane warning is in effect for all of the Azores Islands. A hurricane warning means that hurricane conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24 hours. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by the Azores Meteorological Service.
At 800 AM AST (1200z) the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 38.1 north - longitude 37.2 west or about 525 miles (845 km) west of Terceira in the Azores Islands. Gordon is moving toward the east near 28 mph (44 km/hr) and this general motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours. On the forecast track...Gordon will pass near or move across the Azores late this afternoon or evening. Maximum sustained winds are estimated near 100 mph (160 km/hr) with higher gusts. Gordon is a category two hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. Some slow weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours but Gordon is still expected to be a hurricane as it passes near or across the Azores Islands. In addition...stronger winds will be likely over the higher terrain of the Azores. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km). Estimated minimum central pressure is (970 mb) 28.64 inches. Large and dangerous battering waves along with storm surges of 1 to 3 ft are possible in areas of onshore winds in the Azores. Gordon is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches over the Azores... With isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches over the higher terrain.
September 19, 2006 -- Gordon a little stronger as it continues to take aim on the Azores Islands
A hurricane warning is in effect for all of the Azores Islands. A hurricane warning means that hurricane conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24 hours. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by the Azores Meteorological Service.
At 500 AM AST (0900z) the center of the well-defined eye of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 38.1 north...longitude 38.7 west or about 630 miles (1010 km) west of Terceira in the Azores Islands. Gordon is moving toward the east near 28 mph (44 km/hr) and this general motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours. On the forecast track Gordon will pass near or move across the Azores late this afternoon or evening. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 105 mph (165 km/hr) with higher gusts. Gordon is a category two hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. Although some slow weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours, Gordon is still expected to be a hurricane as it passes near or across the Azores Islands. In addition, stronger winds will be likely over the higher terrain of the Azores. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km). Estimated minimum central pressure is (970 mb) 28.64 inches. Large and dangerous battering waves along with storm surges of 1 to 3 ft are possible in areas of onshore winds in the Azores. Gordon is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches over the Azores, with isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches over the higher terrain.
September 19, 2006 -- Gordon moving rapidly eastward as it takes aim on the Azores
A hurricane warning is in effect for all of the Azores Islands. A hurricane warning means that hurricane conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24 hours. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 200 AM AST the center of the well-defined eye of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 38.1 north - longitude 40.2 west or about 710 miles (1140 km) west of Terceira in the Azores Islands. Gordon is moving toward the east near 28 mph (44 km/hr) and this general motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours. On the forecast track  Gordon will pass near or move across the Azores late this afternoon or evening. Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph...160 km/hr...with higher gusts. Gordon is a category two hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Although some slow weakening is possible during the next 24 hours, Gordon is still expected to be a hurricane as it passes near or across the Azores Islands. In addition, stronger winds will be likely over the higher terrain of the Azores. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is (972 mb) 28.70 inches. Large and dangerous battering waves along with storm surges of 1 to 3 ft are possible in areas of onshore winds in the Azores. Gordon is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches over the Azores, with isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches over the higher terrain.
 
September 18,2006 -- Gordon a little stronger -- hurricane warning issued for the Azores
At 1100 PM AST the meteorological service of the Azores has replaced the tropical storm watch with a hurricane warning for the Azores. A hurricane warning means that hurricane conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24 hours. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. For storm information specific to your area...including possible inland watches and warnings...please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 1100 PM AST the eye of Hurricane Gordon was located by satellite imagery near latitude 38.0 north - longitude 41.6 west or about 785 miles west of Terceira in the Azores. Gordon is moving toward the east near 28 mph and this general motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours. On this track Gordon will be near the Azores Tuesday afternoon. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 100 mph with higher gusts. Gordon is a category two hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Some slow weakening is forecast to begin on Tuesday. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 40 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles. The estimated minimum central pressure is (972 mb) 28.70 inches. Large and dangerous battering waves along with storm surges of 1 to 3 ft are possible in areas of onshore winds in the Azores. Gordon is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches over the Azores, with isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches over the higher terrain.
September 18, 2006 -- Gordon moving faster to the east-northeast
A hurricane warning could be issued tonight for the Azores  A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the Azores. A tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area...generally within 36 hours. This watch could be upgraded to a tropical storm or hurricane warning later tonight. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 800 PM AST the eye of Hurricane Gordon was located by satellite imagery near latitude 37.9 north - longitude 43.3 west or about 880 miles west of Terceira in the Azores. Gordon is moving quickly toward the east near 28 mph and this general motion with some increase in forward speed is expected during the next 24 hours. On this track... Gordon will be near or over the Azores on Tuesday afternoon or evening. Maximum sustained winds remain near 90 mph with higher gusts. Gordon is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Some slow weakening is forecast on Tuesday. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 40 miles from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles. The estimated minimum central pressure is (975 mb) 28.79 inches. Gordon is expected to produce rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches over portions of the Azores.
September 18, 2006 -- Gordon threatens the Azores
At 500 PM AST the Weather Service of the Azores has issued a tropical storm watch for the Azores Islands. A tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 36 hours. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 500 PM AST the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 37.8 north - longitude 44.8 west or about 960 miles west of Terceira in the Azores. Gordon is moving toward the east-northeast near 22 mph  And it is expected to move to the east and accelerate during the next 24 hours. This track will bring Gordon close to the Azores on Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph with higher gusts. Gordon is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Some weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 40 miles from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (977 mb) 28.85 inches.
September 18, 2006 -- Gordon intensifies over the open Atlantic
Interests in the Azores should monitor the progress of Gordon. A tropical storm watch or warning may be required later today. For storm information specific to your area...including possible inland watches and warnings...please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 1100 AM AST the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 37.3 north - longitude 47.6 west or about 1125 miles  west of the Azores. Gordon is moving toward the northeast near 20 mph and Gorton’s motion is anticipated to accelerate and turn toward the east. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph with higher gusts. Gordon is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Some weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 35 miles from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (980 mb) 28.94 inches
September 18, 2006 -- Gordon begins to move faster
Interests in the Azores should monitor the progress of Gordon. A tropical storm watch or warning may be required later today. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings...please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 500 AM AST the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 36.5 north - longitude 49.6 west or about 1245 miles  west of the Azores. Gordon is moving toward the northeast near 20 mph and a turn toward the east-northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected over the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph, with higher gusts. Gordon is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 90 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (983 mb) 29.03 inches.
September 17, 2006 -- Gordon maintaining hurricane strength as it heads northeastward over the Atlantic
At 1100 PM AST  the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 35.4 north - longitude 51.5 west or about 1365 miles west of the Azores. Gordon is moving toward the northeast near 14 mph and a gradual turn toward the east-northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected over the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds remain near 80 mph, with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 90 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (983 mb) 29.03 inches.
September 17, 2006 -- Gordon finally moving north-northeastward
At 500 PM AST the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 34.6 north - longitude 52.4 west or about 1430 miles west of the Azores. Gordon is moving toward the north-northeast near 14 mph and a north-northeast to northeast motion with an increase in forward speed is expected during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph, with higher gusts. Gordon remains a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (983 mb) 29.03 inches.
September 17, 2006 -- Gordon refuses to weaken
At 1100 AM AST. the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 33.6 north - longitude 53.2 west or about 1495 miles  west of the Azores. Gordon is moving toward the north near 10 mph and a turn toward the north-northeast with a gradual increase in forward speed is expected during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph with higher gusts. Gordon remains a category-one hurricane on the Saffir- Simpson hurricane scale. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (983 mb) 29.03 inches
September 16, 2006 -- Gordon moving north over the central Atlantic
At 500 AM AST the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 32.6 north - longitude 53.3 west or about 670 miles east of Bermuda. Gordon is moving toward the north near 6 mph. A turn toward the northeast with a gradual increase in forward speed is expected during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph with higher gusts. Some slow weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (987 mb) 29.15 inches.
September 16, 2006 -- Gordon barely a hurricane as it drifts slowly northward over the open Atlantic Ocean
At 1100 PM AST the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 32.0 north...longitude 53.9 west or about 640 miles east of Bermuda. Gordon is moving toward the north near 3 mph...6 km/hr. This general motion with a gradual increase in forward speed is expected during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph...120 km/hr...with higher gusts. Slow weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours and Gordon is expected to become a tropical storm on Sunday. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles. The estimated minimum central pressure is (987 mb) 29.15 inches.
September 16, 2006 -- Hurricane Gordon drifting north-northwestward over the open waters of the Atlantic
At 500 PM AST the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 31.7 north - longitude 54.0 west or about 635 miles east of Bermuda. Gordon is moving toward the north-northwest near 3 mph and a general slow northward motion is expected during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph, with higher gusts. Hurricane Gordon remains a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (987 mb) 29.15 inches.
September 16, 2006 -- Gordon nearly stationary and still a hurricane
At 1100 AM AST the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 31.3 north  - longitude 53.7 west or about 655 miles east of Bermuda. Gordon is nearly stationary, but a slow north to north-northeast motion could begin at any time and then continue for the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph, with higher gusts. Some slow weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (987 mb) 29.15 inches.
September 16, 2006 -- Gordon meandering over the central Atlantic
At 500 AM AST the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 31.3 north - longitude 53.7 west or about 655 miles east of Bermuda. Gordon has been drifting erratically over the past several hours and is now nearly stationary. A slow northward motion is expected to develop during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph with higher gusts. Some slow weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (987 mb) 29.15 inches.
September 15, 2006 Gordon slowly weakening as it meanders over the open Atlantic
At 1100 PM AST the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 31.3 north - longitude 53.4 west or about 675 miles east of Bermuda. Gordon is drifting toward the north-northeast near 4 mph and this general motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours. However...steering currents are weak and some erratic motion will be possible. Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours and Gordon is expected to become a tropical storm on Saturday. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles. The estimated minimum central pressure is (980 mb) 28.94 inches.
September 15, 2006 -- Hurricane Gordon nearly stationary
At 500 PM AST the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 31.1 north - longitude 53.5 west or about 670 miles east of Bermuda. Gordon is nearly stationary and a very slow northward or north- northeastward motion is expected tonight and Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph, with higher gusts. Gordon is now a category one hurricane on the Saffir- Simpson hurricane scale. Additional weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 35 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (976 mb) 28.82 inches.
September 15, 2006 -- Gordon continues to weaken, but remains a category two hurricane
At 1100 am ast the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 31.1 north - longitude 53.3 west or about 680 miles east of Bermuda. Gordon is moving toward the northeast near 7 mph and this motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours with a continued decrease in forward speed. Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph, with higher gusts. Gordon remains a category two hurricane on the Saffir- Simpson hurricane scale. Additional weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 35 miles from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (973 mb) 28.73 inches. Gordon now a category two hurricane over the open Atlantic
September 15,2006 -- At 500 AM AST the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 30.9 north - longitude 53.4 west or about 680 miles east of Bermuda. Gordon is moving toward the northeast near 9 mph and this motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours with a decrease in forward speed. Maximum sustained winds are near 110 mph with higher gusts. Gordon is now a category two hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. Some weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 30 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 140 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (965 mb) 28.50 inches.
September 14, 2006 -- Gordon still a major hurricane over the central north Atlantic
At 1100 PM AST the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 30.6 north - longitude 54.3 west or about 630 miles east of Bermuda. Gordon is moving toward the northeast near 9 mph and this general motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 115 mph with higher gusts. Gordon remains a major category three hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. Slow weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 30 miles from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 140 miles. The estimated minimum central pressure is (960 mb)28.35 inches.
September 14, 2006 -- Hurricane Gordon moving northeastward over the open waters of the Atlantic
At 500 PM AST the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 30.2 north - longitude 54.9 west or about 600 miles east of Bermuda. Gordon is moving toward the northeast near 12 mph and this motion is expected to continue this evening with a decrease in forward motion on Friday. Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph with higher gusts. Gordon remains a major category three hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. Some gradual weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 30 miles from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 140 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (955 mb) 28.20 inches.
September 14, 2006 -- Gordon remains a category three hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale, but is no threat to land
At 1100 AM AST the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 29.5 north - longitude 55.9 west or about 560 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. Gordon is moving toward the north-northeast near 12 mph and this motion is expected to continue with a gradual decrease in forward speed in the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph with higher gusts. Gordon remains a category three hurricane on the Saffir- Simpson hurricane scale. Some gradual weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 30 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 140 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (955 mb) 28.20 inches.
September 14, 2006 Major hurricane Gordon no threat to land
At 500 AM AST. the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 28.7 north - longitude 56.6 west or about 550 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. Gordon is moving toward the north-northeast near 13 mph. This motion is expected to continue with a gradual decrease in forward speed in the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph, with higher gusts. Gordon remains a category three hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. Some gradual weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 30 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 140 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (955 mb) 28.20 inches.
Gordon becomes a powerful hurricane with 120 mph winds, moving out to sea
September 13, 2006 -- At 1100 PM AST the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 27.8 north - longitude 57.1 west or about 555 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. Gordon is moving toward the north-northeast near 13 mph. A gradual decrease in forward speed is expected during the next day or two. Satellite intensity estimates indicate that the maximum sustained winds have increased to near 120 mph, with higher gusts. This makes Gordon is a category three hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. Some fluctuations in intensity are likely during the next 12 to 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 30 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 140 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (955 mb) 28.20 inches.
September 13, 2006 -- Gordon reaches 110 mph winds, no threat to land
At 500 PM EDT the eye of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 27.0 north - longitude 57.5 west or about 570 miles southeast of Bermuda. Gordon is moving toward the north near 12 mph and a general north-northeast motion should begin tonight and continue on Thursday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 110 mph with higher gusts. This makes Gordon is a strong category two hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. Additional strengthening is forecast and Gordon is expected to become a category three hurricane during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 30 miles from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (965 mb) 28.50 inches.
September 13, 2006 -- Gordon strengthens over the open waters of the Atlantic
At 1100 AM EDT the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 26.0 north - longitude 57.9 west or about 600 miles southeast of Bermuda. Gordon is moving toward the north near 9 mph and this motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 90 mph with higher gusts. Gordon is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. Additional strengthening is forecast and Gordon is expected to become a category two hurricane later today or tonight. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 90 miles...150 km. Estimated minimum central pressure is (977 mb) 28.85 inches.  
September 13, 2006 -- Gordon moving north over the open Atlantic
At 500 AM EDT the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 25.1 north - longitude 57.9 west or about 605 miles north-northeast of the leeward islands. Gordon is moving toward the north near 9 mph and this motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph with higher gusts. Gordon is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 85 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (987 mb) 29.15 inches.
September 12, 2006 Gordon becomes a hurricane, forecast to spend its lifetime over water
At 1100 PM EDT the center of Hurricane Gordon was located near latitude 24.4 north - longitude 57.9 west or about 565 miles north-northeast of the leeward islands. Gordon is moving toward the north near 9 mph and this general motion is expected to continue through Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph  higher gusts. Gordon is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale and the third hurricane of the 2006 season. Some additional strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 85 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (987 mb) 29.15 inches.
September 12, 2006 -- Gordon continues to strengthen, now moving north
At 500 PM EDT the center of Tropical Storm Gordon was located near latitude 23.7 north - longitude 58.4 west or about 505 miles north-northeast of the Leeward Islands. Gordon is moving toward the north near 7 mph and this motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours. Satellite images indicate that the maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast and Gordon could become a hurricane tonight or on Wednesday. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 85 miles...140 km from the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (994 mb) 29.35 inches.
September 12, 2006 -- Gordon moving north-northwestward...no threat to land
At 1100 AM EDT the center of Tropical Storm Gordon was located near latitude 23.4 north...longitude 58.3 west or about 490 miles north-northeast of the leeward islands. Gordon is moving toward the north-northwest near 9 mph  and a gradual turn to the north is expected during the next day or so. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph  higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 85 miles...140 km from the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (1000 mb) 29.53 inches.
September 12, 2006 -- Gordon continues northwestward over open waters
At 500 AM EDT the center of Tropical Storm Gordon was located near latitude 22.6 north - longitude 58.3 west or about 445 miles north-northeast of the Leeward Islands. Gordon is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph  a turn to the north-northwest is expected during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph, with higher gusts. Gordon is expected to become a hurricane during the next day or so. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 85 miles  from the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (1000 mb) 29.53 inches.
September 11, 2005 -- Gordon a little stronger, poses no threat to land
At 1100 PM EDT the center of Tropical Storm Gordon was located near latitude 22.1 north...longitude 57.9 west or about 430 miles northeast of the leeward islands. Gordon is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph...15 km/hr...and this motion is expected to continue during the next 24 hours maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph  with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours and Gordon could become a hurricane in a day or two. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 85 miles  from the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (1000 mb) 29.53 inches. Seventh tropical storm of the season, Gordon, forms
Reports from an air force reserve unit reconnaissance aircraft indicate that tropical depression seven has strengthened into a tropical storm.
At 500 PM EDT the center of Tropical Storm Gordon was located near latitude 21.6 north...longitude 57.3 west or about 425 miles northeast of the leeward islands. Gordon is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph and this motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph. with higher gusts, additional strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 45 miles from the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (1003 mb) 29.62 inches.
September 11, 2006 -- Small tropical depression a little stronger
At 500 AM EDT the center of Tropical Depression Seven was located near latitude 20.5 north - longitude 55.1 west or about 495 miles east-northeast of the Leeward Islands. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph and this motion is expected to continue during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours, and the depression could become a tropical storm today. Estimated minimum central pressure is (1010 mb) 29.83 inches.
September 10,2006 -- Small and slowly-moving tropical depression forms east-northeast of the Leeward Islands
At 1100 PM EDT the center of tropical depression seven was located near latitude 20.2 north - longitude 54.5 west or about 525 miles east-northeast of the Leeward Islands. The depression is moving slowly toward the west near 6 mph. A gradual turn toward the west-northwest is expected during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours, and the depression could become a tropical storm on Monday. Estimated minimum central pressure is (1012 mb) 29.88 inches.
At 4 PM AST A small area of low pressure located about 550 miles east-northeast of the Leeward Islands is moving westward at about 10 mph. Shower and thunderstorm activity has become more concentrated near the circulation center and it could potentially become Hurricane Gordon and Tropical Depression Seven tonight or tomorrow. 
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    The name Gordon was first used in 1988

    In 1988 Hurricane Gordon was active from the 7th - 11th of September.   The Storms maximum winds: 70 Knots with a minimum pressure of: 983.   Gordon was a category 1 hurricane.  Gordon formed in the Gulf of Mexico and made landfall in Louisiana, and then passed on into Texas.

    In 1994 Hurricane  Gordon was active from the 2nd - 8th of November.  The Storms maximum winds: 75 Knots with a minimum pressure of: 980.  Florence was a Category 1 hurricane that formed in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Honduras, brushed Hati, then traveled along the north coast of Cuba,  and crossed the west coast of Florida, emerging in the Atlantic, then it swung up to the coast of North Carolina before turning direction and striking Florida again.

    Gordon reportedly caused the death of 1,122 people in Haiti mostly as a result of mudslides. .
    Estimates of damage range from $900,000,000 - $2,000,000,000
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    United Press International (UPI) reports indicate that there were 6 deaths in Costa Rica. Other reports show 5 deaths in the Dominican Republic, 2 in Jamaica, and 2 in Cuba.

    There was a total of 8 deaths in Florida directly attributable to Gordon. One man drowned off Ft. Lauderdale Beach in Broward County in a rip current while rescuing his 8-year old son. One male surfer drowned off Haulover Beach in north Dade County. One woman drowned along a north Dade beach. One man drowned and one woman nearly drowned in Dade county when a car plunged into the Miami River during heavy rains. One man drowned in Dade county when a car plunged into a canal during heavy rains. Two men drowned when a boat was overturned at Hillsboro Inlet in Broward county by swells from Gordon (then located off the Georgia coast). One 74-year old man was killed by trauma to the head, received during the tornado in Brevard county. This tornado also caused 40 injuries (six people hospitalized, two serious injuries).
     

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    420 PM EST THU NOV 17 1994