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| #1152488 (Received by flhurricane at: 10:47 AM 12.Sep.2023) TCPAT4 BULLETIN Hurricane Margot Advisory Number 21 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142023 300 PM GMT Tue Sep 12 2023 ...EYE OF MARGOT HEADING NORTHWARD... SUMMARY OF 300 PM GMT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...30.2N 39.4W ABOUT 890 MI...1430 KM SW OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...975 MB...28.80 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 PM GMT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Margot was located near latitude 30.2 North, longitude 39.4 West. Margot is moving toward the north near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn toward the north-northwest at a slower forward speed is expected beginning tomorrow, followed by a turn back generally toward the north at an even slower speed on Thursday and Friday. Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected for the next several days, but short term fluctions, up or down, are possible. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 255 miles (405 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 975 mb (28.80 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Margot will begin to affect the Azores on Wednesday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM GMT. $$ Forecaster D. Zelinsky |
