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#1155230 (Received by flhurricane at: 11:02 AM 30.Sep.2023) TCPAT3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Rina Advisory Number 9 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182023 1100 AM AST Sat Sep 30 2023 ...RINA FORECAST TO GRADUALLY WEAKEN THROUGH THE WEEKEND... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.2N 50.4W ABOUT 850 MI...1370 KM ENE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rina was located near latitude 21.2 North, longitude 50.4 West. Rina is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). The storm should move generally northwestward through Sunday and turn northward on Monday. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slow weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Rina could dissipate early next week. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Blake |