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#1063969 (Received by flhurricane at: 10:42 PM 30.Sep.2021) TCPAT5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Victor Advisory Number 7 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL202021 1100 PM AST Thu Sep 30 2021 ...VICTOR STRENGTHENS OVER THE TROPICAL EASTERN ATLANTIC... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...10.6N 30.7W ABOUT 585 MI...940 KM SW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Victor was located near latitude 10.6 North, longitude 30.7 West. Victor is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A west-northwest to northwest motion over the eastern tropical Atlantic is expected through the weekend. Recent satellite wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds are now near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next day or so. However, a weakening trend is expected to begin over the weekend. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km) mainly to the northeast of the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Beven |