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| #1153677 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:45 PM 20.Sep.2023) TCPAT5 BULLETIN Hurricane Nigel Advisory Number 22 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL152023 500 PM AST Wed Sep 20 2023 ...NIGEL MOVING NORTH-NORTHEASTWARD... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...37.4N 53.0W ABOUT 755 MI...1215 KM ENE OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 30 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...973 MB...28.74 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Nigel was located near latitude 37.4 North, longitude 53.0 West. Nigel is moving toward the north-northeast near 18 mph (30 km/h). A turn toward the northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected tonight, followed by a faster northeastward motion over the next day or two. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast during the next couple of days, and 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 973 mb (28.74 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 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Pasch |
