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Tropical Storm Maria Public Advisory Number 51
2017-09-28 22:37:56| National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
Issued at 500 PM AST Thu Sep 28 2017 000 WTNT35 KNHC 282037 TCPAT5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Maria Advisory Number 51 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL152017 500 PM AST Thu Sep 28 2017 ...MARIA CONTINUES TO MOVE EASTWARD AWAY FROM THE UNITED STATES... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...36.8N 67.8W ABOUT 445 MI...715 KM ENE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA ABOUT 355 MI...570 KM NNW OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 90 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...985 MB...29.09 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Maria was located near latitude 36.8 North, longitude 67.8 West. Maria is moving toward the east near 13 mph (20 km/h) and the storm is expected to accelerate eastward through tonight. A turn back toward the east-northeast with an additional increase in forward speed is expected on Friday. On the forecast track, Maria will continue to move away from the U.S. east coast and pass well to the south of Atlantic Canada during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 240 miles (390 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 985 mb (29.09 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Maria are affecting much of the east coast of the United States, Atlantic Canada, and Bermuda. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office for more information. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Stewart
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