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Hurricane Lorenzo Public Advisory Number 23
2019-09-28 10:44:43| National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
Issued at 500 AM AST Sat Sep 28 2019 000 WTNT33 KNHC 280844 TCPAT3 BULLETIN Hurricane Lorenzo Advisory Number 23 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132019 500 AM AST Sat Sep 28 2019 ...LARGE LORENZO STILL A MAJOR HURRICANE... SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.4N 44.8W ABOUT 1560 MI...2510 KM SW OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...115 MPH...185 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...957 MB...28.26 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Lorenzo was located near latitude 21.4 North, longitude 44.8 West. Lorenzo is moving toward the north-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). A turn toward the north is anticipated today, followed by a turn toward the north-northeast on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 115 mph (185 km/h) with higher gusts. Lorenzo is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Gradual weakening is expected during the next few days, however, Lorenzo is expected to remain a powerful hurricane through the weekend. Lorenzo is a large hurricane and hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 50 miles (85 km) from the center. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 290 miles (465 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 957 mb (28.26 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Lorenzo are affecting portions of the northeastern coast of South America and the Lesser Antilles. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Zelinsky
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