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| #939391 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:39 PM 10.Sep.2018) TCPAT3 BULLETIN Hurricane Helene Advisory Number 14 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL082018 500 PM AST Mon Sep 10 2018 ...HURRICANE HELENE FORECAST TO TURN NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE EASTERN ATLANTIC IN A DAY OR TWO... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.9N 31.5W ABOUT 475 MI...765 KM W OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS ABOUT 1620 MI...2605 KM S OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...974 MB...28.77 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Helene was located near latitude 14.9 North, longitude 31.5 West. Helene is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h). A continued west- northwestward motion with a decrease in forward speed is expected through late Tuesday, followed by a turn toward the northwest and then toward the north-northwest on Wednesday and Thursday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is possible during the next 12 to 24 hours, but gradual weakening should begin thereafter. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 974 mb (28.77 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Avila |
