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| #1242629 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:51 PM 23.Aug.2025) TCPAT1 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Fernand Advisory Number 1 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062025 500 PM AST Sat Aug 23 2025 ...NEW TROPICAL STORM FORMS SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF BERMUDA... ...EXPECTED TO REMAIN OVER THE OPEN OCEAN... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...27.2N 61.4W ABOUT 405 MI...655 KM SSE OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 10 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1010 MB...29.83 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 Tropical Storm Fernand was located near latitude 27.2 North, longitude 61.4 West. Fernand is moving toward the north near 15 mph (24 km/h). A north- northeastward motion at a gradually increasing forward speed is anticipated during the next couple of days, followed by a turn to the northeast. On the forecast track, Fernand should move well east of Bermuda and across the open waters of the subtropical North Atlantic. Satellite data indicate that the maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Fernand could be near hurricane strength on Monday. Weakening is expected to begin on Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center. An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft recently reported a minimum central pressure of 1010 mb (29.83 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Blake |
