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| #1151988 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:44 AM 09.Sep.2023) TCPAT4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Margot Advisory Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142023 500 AM AST Sat Sep 09 2023 ...MARGOT STRENGTHENING OVER THE OPEN TROPICAL EASTERN ATLANTIC... SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.9N 36.9W ABOUT 890 MI...1430 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 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 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Margot was located near latitude 19.9 North, longitude 36.9 West. Margot is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). A west-northwestward to northwestward motion is expected through early Sunday. A north-northwestward to northward motion is forecast to begin by late Sunday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening should continue through early next week. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 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 1100 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Roberts |
