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| #905071 (Received by flhurricane at: 10:40 AM 29.Sep.2017) TCPAT5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Maria Advisory Number 54 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL152017 1100 AM AST Fri Sep 29 2017 ...MARIA RACING EAST-NORTHEASTWARD ACROSS THE NORTH ATLANTIC... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...37.5N 60.1W ABOUT 525 MI...840 KM SSE OF HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 65 DEGREES AT 31 MPH...50 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...988 MB...29.18 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 Maria was located near latitude 37.5 North, longitude 60.1 West. Maria is moving toward the east-northeast near 31 mph (50 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue during the weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Maria is expected to acquire extratropical characteristics late Saturday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 255 miles (405 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 988 mb (29.18 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Maria are affecting much of the east coast of the United States, Atlantic Canada, and Bermuda. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office for more information. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Avila |
