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| #768518 (Received by flhurricane at: 7:58 AM 08.May.2015) TCPAT1 BULLETIN SUBTROPICAL STORM ANA INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 2A NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL012015 800 AM EDT FRI MAY 08 2015 ...ANA MEANDERING OFF OF THE SOUTHEASTERN U.S. COAST... SUMMARY OF 800 AM EDT...1200 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...31.5N 77.5W ABOUT 170 MI...275 KM SSE OF MYRTLE BEACH SOUTH CAROLINA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * Edisto Beach South Carolina to Cape Lookout North Carolina A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. A Tropical Storm Warning could be issued later this morning. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 800 AM EDT (1200 UTC), the center of Subtropical Storm Ana was located near latitude 31.5 North, longitude 77.5 West. The storm has been nearly stationary during the past few hours but is expected to move more toward the north-northwest later today. A turn toward the northwest with a slight increase in forward speed is expected by the weekend. Maximum sustained winds remain near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is forecast during the next day or so. Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km) from the center. The minimum central pressure reported by an Air Force Reserve Reconnaissance Unit Aircraft is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- WIND: Tropical Storm Conditions are possible within the watch area by Saturday afternoon or evening. STORM SURGE: The combination of storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters. The water could reach 1 to 2 ft above ground within the watch area if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide. For information specific to your area...please see products issued by your local National Weather Service office for more details. RAINFALL: Ana is expected to produce rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches over eastern portions of North Carolina and South Carolina through the weekend. SURF: Swells generated by Ana are affecting portions of the southeastern U.S. coast. These swells are likely to cause life- threatening surf and rip currents. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM EDT. $$ Forecaster Blake |
