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| #1148648 (Received by flhurricane at: 12:23 AM 21.Aug.2023) TCPAT1 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Gert Special Advisory Number 7 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062023 1200 AM AST Mon Aug 21 2023 ...DEPRESSION BECOMES TROPICAL STORM GERT... ...STILL EXPECTED TO SHORT-LIVED... SUMMARY OF 1200 AM AST...0400 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.7N 55.9W ABOUT 485 MI...780 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1200 AM AST (0400 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gert was located near latitude 16.7 North, longitude 55.9 West. Gert is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h) and this motion is expected until the system dissipates in about 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Gert is expected to become a remnant low later today and dissipate on Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Roberts |
