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| #1151772 (Received by flhurricane at: 10:53 PM 07.Sep.2023) TCPAT4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Margot Advisory Number 3 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142023 200 AM CVT Fri Sep 08 2023 ...MARGOT MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD ACROSS THE TROPICAL EASTERN ATLANTIC... SUMMARY OF 200 AM CVT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.8N 29.3W ABOUT 355 MI...570 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM CVT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Margot was located near latitude 16.8 North, longitude 29.3 West. Margot is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue through the weekend, followed by a turn toward the northwest early next week. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is expected during the next few days, and Margot is forecast to become a hurricane over the weekend. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM CVT. $$ Forecaster Reinhart |
