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#877540 (Received by flhurricane at: 11:03 AM 09.Oct.2016) TCPAT5 BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM NICOLE ADVISORY NUMBER 22 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL152016 1100 AM AST SUN OCT 09 2016 ...NICOLE NEARLY STATIONARY BUT EXPECTED TO TURN NORTHWARD SOON... ...FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...24.0N 65.4W ABOUT 575 MI...925 KM S OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 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 Nicole was located near latitude 24.0 North, longitude 65.4 West. Nicole is currently stationary, but a slow generally northward motion is expected to begin later today and continue through Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slow strengthening is possible over the next couple of days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: A combination of swells associated with Nicole and Post- Tropical Cyclone Matthew are expected to affect Bermuda during the next couple of days. These swells will create dangerous surf conditions. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Kimberlain |