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| #1153081 (Received by flhurricane at: 10:56 AM 16.Sep.2023) TCPAT4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Margot Advisory Number 37 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142023 300 PM GMT Sat Sep 16 2023 ...MARGOT CONTINUES TO WEAKEN AS IT JOGS TO THE SOUTHWEST... SUMMARY OF 300 PM GMT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...34.4N 38.7W ABOUT 695 MI...1120 KM WSW OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...SW OR 215 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 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 Tropical Storm Margot was located near latitude 34.4 North, longitude 38.7 West. Margot is moving toward the southwest near 8 mph (13 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 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next couple of days, though slight fluctuations in intensity are possible. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 230 miles (370 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 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 PM GMT. $$ Forecaster Mahoney/Bucci |
