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| #1148691 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:59 AM 21.Aug.2023) TCPAT1 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Gert Advisory Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062023 500 AM AST Mon Aug 21 2023 ...SHORT-LIVED TROPICAL STORM GERT QUICKLY UNRAVELING... SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.7N 56.4W ABOUT 455 MI...730 KM ESE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 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 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gert was located near latitude 16.7 North, longitude 56.4 West. Gert is moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h), and a gradual turn toward the west-northwest is forecast by tonight. 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 1100 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Roberts |
