Gamma drifts northeastward off north coast of Honduras
By NEMO Information Unit
Sat, 19 Nov 2005, 21:00
Gamma remains poorly organized, not strengthening and drifting northeastward off the north coast of Honduras.
The preliminary phase of the hurricane emergency plan for Belize remains in effect.
At 9:00 pm the centre of tropical storm gamma was located near 16.6 degrees north latitude and 84.5 degrees west longitude or about 250 miles east by south of Belize city and San Pedro, Ambergris Caye and 285 miles east of Punta Gorda.
Gamma is moving towards the northeast at 6 mph.
Maximum sustained winds are still near 45 mph and little change in strength is expected for the next 24 hours. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles from the centre mainly north of the center.
Residents on the Cayes and along coastal areas should be prepared for gusty winds, very rough seas and rain. The marine community is advised to remain in Harbour until further notice since waves or swells of 9 to 12 feet are possible.