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#940359 (Received by flhurricane at: 7:39 AM 15.Sep.2018)
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Tropical Storm Helene Intermediate Advisory Number 32A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL082018
800 AM AST Sat Sep 15 2018

...HELENE CONTINUES TO APPROACH THE AZORES...
...EXPECTED TO PRODUCE TROPICAL-STORM-FORCE WINDS AND HEAVY
RAINS...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM AST...1200 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...38.5N 34.4W
ABOUT 185 MI...300 KM WSW OF FLORES IN THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 25 DEGREES AT 22 MPH...35 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...988 MB...29.18 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------

CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* All of the Azores Islands

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within 12
to 24 hours.

Interests in Ireland and the United Kingdom should consult products
from their local meteorological service for information about
potential impacts from Helene in those locations. Local forecasts
and warnings for the UK can be found on the website of the UK Met
Office at https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/ . Local forecasts and
warnings for Ireland can be found on the website of Met Eireann at
https://www.met.ie/ .


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 800 AM AST (1200 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Helene was
located near latitude 38.5 North, longitude 34.4 West. Helene is
moving toward the north-northeast near 22 mph (35 km/h). A turn
toward the northeast is expected by tonight. On the forecast track,
Helene will be passing near or over the Azores tonight or on Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher
gusts. Little change in strength is forecast today, but gradual
weakening is expected later in the weekend. Helene is expected to
transition to an extratropical cyclone as it approaches Ireland and
the United Kingdom in a couple of days.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 988 mb (29.18 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected within portions of the
warning area later today and tonight.

RAINFALL: Helene is expected to produce total rainfall amounts 1
to 3 inches across the western Azores, with isolated amounts up to 4
inches possible. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
across western Ireland and Scotland.

SURF: Swells generated by Helene are affecting portions of the
Azores. These swells are likely to continue for another couple of
days and could cause life-threatening surf and rip current
conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.

$$
Forecaster Beven