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| #1152999 (Received by flhurricane at: 10:38 PM 15.Sep.2023) TCPAT4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Margot Advisory Number 35 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142023 300 AM GMT Sat Sep 16 2023 ...MARGOT MOVING SOUTH-SOUTHWESTWARD AND MAKING A LOOP OVER THE NORTH-CENTRAL ATLANTIC... SUMMARY OF 300 AM GMT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...35.5N 38.0W ABOUT 630 MI...1015 KM WSW OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...SSW OR 200 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...990 MB...29.24 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 AM GMT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Margot was located near latitude 35.5 North, longitude 38.0 West. Margot is moving toward the south-southwest near 5 mph (7 km/h), and is expected to make a slow clockwise loop during the next day or two. A faster northeastward to east-northeastward motion is forecast by Monday. Recent satellite wind data indicate that the maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next couple of days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 300 miles (480 km) mainly to the north of the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 990 mb (29.24 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Margot will continue to affect the Azores for the next several days. 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 AM GMT. $$ Forecaster Brown |
