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Tropical Storm Maria Public Advisory Number 54
2017-09-29 16:38:31| National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
Issued at 1100 AM AST Fri Sep 29 2017 000 WTNT35 KNHC 291438 TCPAT5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Maria Advisory Number 54 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL152017 1100 AM AST Fri Sep 29 2017 ...MARIA RACING EAST-NORTHEASTWARD ACROSS THE NORTH ATLANTIC... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...37.5N 60.1W ABOUT 525 MI...840 KM SSE OF HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 65 DEGREES AT 31 MPH...50 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...988 MB...29.18 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Maria was located near latitude 37.5 North, longitude 60.1 West. Maria is moving toward the east-northeast near 31 mph (50 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue during the weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Maria is expected to acquire extratropical characteristics late Saturday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 255 miles (405 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 988 mb (29.18 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 500 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Avila
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