Hurricane Fran: Landfall (VIS)

At 1800 UTC, Fran is moving northward at approximately 27.8 km/hr (17.3 mph) and its eye is approximately 200 kilometers (125 miles) offshore from the South Caroline/North Carolina border. Calculate an approximate time of arrival for Fran’s eye to make landfall. Select from a time listed below.

  1. 5-Sep-98 2300 UTC
  2. 6-Sep-98 0000 UTC
  3. 6-Sep-98 0100 UTC
  4. 6-Sep-98 0200 UTC

Hint: For a UTC explanation, see the topic VIS Imagery Legend and Labels in the Satellite Imagery section.

VIS Image: Fran Landfall 05-Sep-96 --  Calculate Landfall

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