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TD NINE FORMS IN THE BAY OF CAMPECHE. INITIAL NHC FORECAST OF CAT 2 HURRICANE. LANDFALL ALL BUT CERTAIN.
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| #1153042 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:53 AM 16.Sep.2023) TCPAT4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Margot Advisory Number 36 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142023 900 AM GMT Sat Sep 16 2023 ...MARGOT A LITTLE WEAKER AS IT CONTINUES A CLOCKWISE LOOP OVER THE NORTH-CENTRAL ATLANTIC... SUMMARY OF 900 AM GMT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...35.0N 38.3W ABOUT 660 MI...1060 KM WSW OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...SW OR 220 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 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 900 AM GMT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Margot was located near latitude 35.0 North, longitude 38.3 West. Margot is moving toward the southwest near 7 mph (11 km/h) and is expected to continue making a slow clockwise loop during the next day or two. A faster northeastward to eastward motion is forecast by early next week. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast during the next day or so, though Margot may re-intensify some by early next week. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 300 miles (480 km) from 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 300 PM GMT. $$ Forecaster Papin |
