Satellite Image of the Day: August 11, 2005
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NOAA's Hydrometeorologial Prediction Center (HPC) "Daily National Forecast" image shows a daily national weather prediction

Satellites: NOAA-15 and NOAA-17, part of NOAA's 850km-high (530 mile-high) Polar Orbiting satellites

 Irene
 Way out in the Atlantic Ocean, Irene seemed to be breaking up.
Now, however, she seems to be reconsolidating, possibly powering back up to eventually reach hurricane status.
This image was obtained Thursday evening, as can be seen by the angle of the sun in this image.
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