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| #1150997 (Received by flhurricane at: 10:38 AM 02.Sep.2023) TCPAT4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Katia Advisory Number 5 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122023 200 PM CVT Sat Sep 02 2023 ...KATIA MAINTAINING STRENGTH OVER THE EASTERN ATLANTIC... SUMMARY OF 200 PM CVT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...23.9N 29.7W ABOUT 660 MI...1060 KM NNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 PM CVT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Katia was located near latitude 23.9 North, longitude 29.7 West. Katia is moving toward the north-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn to the northwest is expected today, and this general motion with a decrease in forward speed is expected through Monday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is expected to begin by early Sunday, and the system could degenerate into a remnant low on Monday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM CVT. $$ Forecaster Blake |
