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From the Spaceflight Meteorology Group:

At 1000 CDT, Exercise Category 1 Hurricane Quasi was located at 26.5 N 92.7 W approximately 256 miles southeast of JSC. Exercise Category 1 Hurricane Quasi was moving west-northwest at 3 MPH. Maximum sustained winds were 80 MPH.

A Tropical Storm Warning is still in effect from Port Aransas to Port Bolivar. A Hurricane Warning will likely be issued this afternoon for areas outside of JSC to the southwest.

Exercise Category 1 Hurricane Quasi is forecast to make landfall at Matagorda Bay late evening Thursday, 24 June from 1900 to 2100 CDT. JSC is located right hand side of the centerline path, could mean heavy rainfall with low risk of tornados. Tropical Storm Force Winds will begin Thursday, June 24 as early as 0900 CDT. Heavy rainfall will begin Thursday, June 24 as early as 1200 CDT. Expect forward motion to increase slightly prior to landfall.

Monitor the latest advisories on JENS and complete emergency planning.

 

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