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#898305 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:32 PM 13.Aug.2017) TCPAT3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Gert Advisory Number 4 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL082017 500 PM EDT Sun Aug 13 2017 ...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS TO TROPICAL STORM GERT... SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...28.1N 71.7W ABOUT 505 MI...810 KM WSW OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 335 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1011 MB...29.86 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gert was located near latitude 28.1 North, longitude 71.7 West. Gert is moving toward the north-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). A turn toward the north is forecast to occur tonight, followed by a turn toward the north-northeast by Monday night. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Slow strengthening is forecast during the next day or two. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) northeast of the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1011 mb (29.86 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM EDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi |