t 2 pm ast, 1800z, the center of tropical storm emily was located near latitude 11.1 north, longitude 51.9 west or about 530 miles, 850 km, east-southeast of barbados.

Emily is moving toward the west near 20 mph, 32 km/hr. A turn to the west-northwest is expected during the next 24 hours. On the forecast track, the center of emily will be reaching the windward islands late Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph, 85 km/hr, with higher gusts. Emily has the potential to become a hurricane before reaching the windward islands.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 50 miles 85 km from the center.

Estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb, 29.53 inches.