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#803408 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:34 PM 23.Sep.2015) TCPAT5 BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM IDA ADVISORY NUMBER 22 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL102015 500 PM AST WED SEP 23 2015 ...IDA DISORGANIZED BUT FORECAST TO LINGER FOR SEVERAL MORE DAYS... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.9N 46.6W ABOUT 1085 MI...1745 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 90 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 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 Ida was located near latitude 19.9 North, longitude 46.6 West. Ida is moving toward the east near 5 mph (7 km/h). An eastward drift should continue tonight, but a gradual turn toward the north and north- northwest should begin tomorrow. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km) primarily to the east of 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 Avila |