Tropical Cyclone Haley forms near Tahiti

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Tropical Cyclone Haley forms close to Tahiti

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 10 February, 2013 : - - Tropical Cyclone Haley has formed in the South Pacific, ending the week long lull in tropical cyclone activity worldwide. Haley is located roughly 300 miles west of Bora Bora, Society Islands, and is at about 22° S. Because of Haley's high latitude, the cyclone doesn't have long to strengthen as cooler water is not far away on the southeastwards track. Intensity is 45kts currently, and Haley has a small central dense overcast feature obscuring a tightly wound LLC. The small size of Haley will mean it should succumb quickly to the negative effects of increasing shear and cooler sea temps, both of which could impact Haley from as early as tonight. 

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Southeast Pacific Infrared (GOES 11; NOAA)
Southeast Pacific Enhanced Infrared (GOES 11; NOAA)
Southeast Pacific Water Vapor (GOES 11; NOAA)
Southeast Pacific Visible (GOES 11; NOAA)
South Pacific Infrared (MTSAT2; NRL)
South Pacific Water Vapor (MTSAT2; NRL)
South Pacific Visible (MTSAT2; NRL)

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Storm-Centered Infrared (MTSAT; NOAA/SSD)
Storm-Centered Infrared (Aviation Color Enhancement) (MTSAT; NOAA/SSD)
Storm-Centered Water Vapor (MTSAT; NOAA/SSD)
Storm-Centered Visible (MTSAT; NOAA/SSD)
Storm-Centered Visible (Colorized) (MTSAT; NOAA/SSD)
Southeast Pacific Infrared (GOES 11; NOAA)
Southeast Pacific Enhanced Infrared (GOES 11; NOAA)
Southeast Pacific Water Vapor (GOES 11; NOAA)

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