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| #1154207 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:41 PM 23.Sep.2023) TCPAT2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Philippe Advisory Number 2 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL172023 500 PM AST Sat Sep 23 2023 ...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO TROPICAL STORM PHILIPPE.. SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.6N 39.7W ABOUT 1045 MI...1680 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 15.6 North, longitude 39.7 West. Philippe is moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h). A continued westward motion at a slightly slower forward speed is expected into early next week. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Very gradual strengthening is expected during the next several days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster D. Zelinsky |
