TROPICAL STORM FAUSTO DISCUSSION NUMBER 2 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP062014 800 PM PDT MON JUL 07 2014 The convective cloud pattern associated with Tropical Storm Fausto has continued to improve with numerous small curved bands having developed in the northern semicircle, while a large curved band has persisted in the southern semicircle. The upper-level outflow is good to excellent, and it has continued to expand and become more symmetrical. The initial intensity has been increased to 40 kt based on the improved cloud pattern, a 1757 UTC ASCAT-B overpass that showed a peak surface wind of 38 kt in the southeastern quadrant, and also the most recent UW-CIMSS ADT satellite intensity estimates of T2.8/41 kt. Fausto is expected to remain in a favorable environment of wind shear less than 10 kt, mid-level moisture greater than 70 percent, and sea-surface temperatures in excess of 28C for the next 48 hours or so, which should result in at least gradual strengthening. The HWRF model makes Fausto a hurricane in about 48 hours, which isn't entirely out of the question if convection can wrap around the north side of the low-level center, resulting in a stronger and better developed vortex column. For now, however, the official intensity forecast remains similar to the previous advisory and closely follows the intensity consensus model IVCN due to modest mid-level shear undercutting the favorable upper-level outflow pattern, which is expected to inhibit development somewhat. FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS INIT 08/0300Z 9.6N 120.7W 40 KT 45 MPH 12H 08/1200Z 9.9N 122.2W 45 KT 50 MPH 24H 09/0000Z 10.5N 124.6W 50 KT 60 MPH 36H 09/1200Z 11.2N 127.2W 55 KT 65 MPH 48H 10/0000Z 12.1N 129.8W 55 KT 65 MPH 72H 11/0000Z 13.8N 135.0W 55 KT 65 MPH 96H 12/0000Z 15.5N 139.4W 45 KT 50 MPH 120H 13/0000Z 16.8N 143.5W 35 KT 40 MPH 现在40kts 坐拥良好环境,未来成为飓风也不是不可能