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| #1153614 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:45 AM 20.Sep.2023) TCPAT5 BULLETIN Hurricane Nigel Advisory Number 20 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL152023 500 AM AST Wed Sep 20 2023 ...NIGEL HOLDING STEADY... SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...34.4N 54.9W ABOUT 590 MI...950 KM ENE OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 355 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...971 MB...28.68 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 Hurricane Nigel was located near latitude 34.4 North, longitude 54.9 West. Nigel is moving toward the north near 16 mph (26 km/h). A turn toward the northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected later today. Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph (155 km/h) with higher gusts. Nigel has likely reached its peak intensity, with gradual weakening expected later today, followed by faster rate of weakening on Friday. Nigel is forecast to become a post-tropical cyclone by Friday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 971 mb (28.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Nigel will affect Bermuda during the next couple of 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 1100 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Kelly |
