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Hurricane Sam Forecast Discussion Number 34

2021-10-01 04:53:43| National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)

Issued at 1100 PM AST Thu Sep 30 2021 000 WTNT43 KNHC 010253 TCDAT3 Hurricane Sam Discussion Number 34 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182021 1100 PM AST Thu Sep 30 2021 Sam's satellite structure on infrared remains quite impressive this evening, with a circular eye staying quite warm (+10-20C) in comparison to the ring of cold cloud tops associated with the eyewall (-60 to -70C). The most recent microwave imagery was a SSMIS pass at 1957 UTC, which indicated the eyewall remains quite intense, if just a little asymmetric with a stronger western semicircle. This eyewall asymmetry is consistent with a touch of light southerly shear affecting the cyclone as diagnosed by ECMWF-SHIPS. However, this shear does not appear to be having a significant impact on the hurricane's intensity. While there have not been any recent aircraft data to determine Sam's intensity since the last mission departed the hurricane at around 2000 UTC, the satellite intensity estimates have not changed much this evening. Thus, the initial intensity has been held at 125-kt this advisory. Another Air Force Reserve Reconnaissance Mission will be flying into Sam overnight to get a better sense of the current intensity. Following Sam's eye tonight, the hurricane is beginning to make a gradual turn northward at a faster motion, with the latest estimate now north-northwest at 345/14 kt. The track guidance in the short-term remains in good agreement that Sam should continue to turn to the north, north-northeast, and then northeastward as it is steered around the western edge of a large subtropical ridge over the central Atlantic. This track should take the hurricane east of Bermuda. While there is a large deep-layer trough located north of Sam, this feature will not initially capture the cyclone, as this trough first de-amplifies and merges with a larger deep-layer trough located over the far eastern Provinces of Canada. In fact, Sam's forward motion to the northeast in 48-72 hours may even slow a tad as it remains just south of the stronger upper-level westerlies. However, by 96-120 hours, the deep-layer low over Canada is expected to dig southeastward into North Atlantic, and will likely capture Sam as the hurricane rapidly accelerates ahead of this amplifying trough. It is in the 72-120 hour time-frame that a lot of the track guidance diverges, mostly related to the timing and degree of Sam's interaction of with this trough ejecting out of Canada. For now, the official NHC track forecast has elected to stay close to the track consensus TVCN, which has preformed well with this hurricane so far. This latest track is just a bit northeast and faster than the previous one after 72 hours. Sam still has another 24 hours under warm 28-29 C sea-surface temperatures while the southerly vertical wind shear is expected to remain light. Thus, the hurricane is expected to maintain Category 4 intensity over the next day or so, with short-term intensity changes likely to be controlled by inner core dynamics (such as eyewall replacement cycles). Thereafter, sea surface temperatures decrease markedly as southerly shear is also expected to gradually increase. This combination should lead to steady weakening. After 72 hours, the rate of weakening has actually been slowed a tad, since the ECMWF, GFS, and Canadian models all show Sam receiving significant baroclinic support as it undergoes a dynamic extratropical transition while the hurricane phases with the large baroclinic trough emerging off Canada. Simulated satellite imagery from these models suggest that Sam's transition to an extratropical cyclone should take place between 96-120 hours, with the resulting cyclone producing a large wind footprint across the North Atlantic basin. Key Messages: 1. Swells generated by Sam will impact the Northern Leeward Islands and the Greater Antilles, including Puerto Rico, during the next few days. Swells are expected to reach Bermuda and the Bahamas by tomorrow, and then spread to the United States east coast by this weekend. These swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. 2. Tropical storm conditions are expected on Bermuda beginning Friday night or early Saturday, and a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the island. FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS INIT 01/0300Z 25.0N 61.2W 125 KT 145 MPH 12H 01/1200Z 27.2N 61.8W 125 KT 145 MPH 24H 02/0000Z 30.2N 61.6W 115 KT 130 MPH 36H 02/1200Z 32.9N 60.5W 105 KT 120 MPH 48H 03/0000Z 35.0N 58.9W 95 KT 110 MPH 60H 03/1200Z 36.6N 56.8W 85 KT 100 MPH 72H 04/0000Z 38.7N 53.8W 80 KT 90 MPH 96H 05/0000Z 44.6N 47.2W 75 KT 85 MPH 120H 06/0000Z 48.9N 42.5W 70 KT 80 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP $$ Forecaster Papin

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Hurricane Sam Wind Speed Probabilities Number 34

2021-10-01 04:44:22| National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)

Issued at 0300 UTC FRI OCT 01 2021 000 FONT13 KNHC 010244 PWSAT3 HURRICANE SAM WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 34 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL182021 0300 UTC FRI OCT 01 2021 AT 0300Z THE CENTER OF HURRICANE SAM WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 25.0 NORTH...LONGITUDE 61.2 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR 125 KTS...145 MPH...230 KM/H. Z INDICATES COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME (GREENWICH) ATLANTIC STANDARD TIME (AST)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME (EDT)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME (CDT)...SUBTRACT 5 HOURS FROM Z TIME WIND SPEED PROBABILITY TABLE FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS CHANCES OF SUSTAINED (1-MINUTE AVERAGE) WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST ...34 KT (39 MPH... 63 KM/H)... ...50 KT (58 MPH... 93 KM/H)... ...64 KT (74 MPH...119 KM/H)... FOR LOCATIONS AND TIME PERIODS DURING THE NEXT 5 DAYS PROBABILITIES FOR LOCATIONS ARE GIVEN AS OP(CP) WHERE OP IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT BEGINNING DURING AN INDIVIDUAL TIME PERIOD (ONSET PROBABILITY) (CP) IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT OCCURRING BETWEEN 00Z FRI AND THE FORECAST HOUR (CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY) PROBABILITIES ARE GIVEN IN PERCENT X INDICATES PROBABILITIES LESS THAN 1 PERCENT PROBABILITIES FOR 34 KT AND 50 KT ARE SHOWN AT A GIVEN LOCATION WHEN THE 5-DAY CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 3 PERCENT. PROBABILITIES FOR 34...50...64 KT SHOWN WHEN THE 5-DAY 64-KT CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 1 PERCENT. - - - - WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS - - - - FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM TIME 00Z FRI 12Z FRI 00Z SAT 12Z SAT 00Z SUN 00Z MON 00Z TUE PERIODS TO TO TO TO TO TO TO 12Z FRI 00Z SAT 12Z SAT 00Z SUN 00Z MON 00Z TUE 00Z WED FORECAST HOUR (12) (24) (36) (48) (72) (96) (120) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - LOCATION KT HIBERNIA OILFD 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 23(23) 17(40) HIBERNIA OILFD 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 7( 7) 11(18) HIBERNIA OILFD 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 5( 7) CAPE RACE NFLD 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 9( 9) 3(12) BERMUDA 34 X 5( 5) 6(11) 2(13) X(13) X(13) X(13) $$ FORECASTER PAPIN

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Summary for Hurricane Sam (AT3/AL182021)

2021-10-01 04:43:45| National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)

...SAM STILL A POWERFUL 145 MPH HURRICANE... ...DANGEROUS SURF EXPECTED FOR A LARGE PORTION OF THE WESTERN ATLANTIC SHORELINE... As of 11:00 PM AST Thu Sep 30 the center of Sam was located near 25.0, -61.2 with movement NNW at 16 mph. The minimum central pressure was 938 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 145 mph.

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Hurricane Sam Public Advisory Number 34

2021-10-01 04:43:45| National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)

Issued at 1100 PM AST Thu Sep 30 2021 000 WTNT33 KNHC 010243 TCPAT3 BULLETIN Hurricane Sam Advisory Number 34 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182021 1100 PM AST Thu Sep 30 2021 ...SAM STILL A POWERFUL 145 MPH HURRICANE... ...DANGEROUS SURF EXPECTED FOR A LARGE PORTION OF THE WESTERN ATLANTIC SHORELINE... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...25.0N 61.2W ABOUT 550 MI...885 KM SSE OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...145 MPH...230 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 345 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...938 MB...27.70 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Bermuda A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Sam was located near latitude 25.0 North, longitude 61.2 West. Sam is moving toward the north-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h) and this motion with an slight increase in forward speed is expected tonight. A turn toward the north is anticipated on Friday, and a northeastward motion is forecast to begin on Saturday. On the forecast track, the core of Sam will pass to the east of Bermuda early Saturday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 145 mph (230 km/h) with higher gusts. Sam is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some fluctuations in intensity are expected during the next day or so, followed by gradual weakening. Sam is forecast to remain a major hurricane into Saturday, with additional weakening forecast later in the weekend. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 miles (240 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 938 mb (27.70 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Sam can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT3 and WMO header WTNT43 KNHC, and on the web at hurricanes.gov/graphics_at3.shtml?key_messages. WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected on Bermuda beginning Friday night or early Saturday. SURF: Swells generated by Sam will impact the northern Leeward Islands and the Greater Antilles, including Puerto Rico, during the next few days. Swells are expected to reach Bermuda and the Bahamas tomorrow, and then spread to the United States east coast by this weekend. These swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next intermediate advisory at 200 AM AST. Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Papin

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