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| #898427 (Received by flhurricane at: 10:39 PM 14.Aug.2017) TCPAT3 BULLETIN Hurricane Gert Advisory Number 9 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL082017 1100 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2017 ...GERT BECOMES THE SECOND HURRICANE OF THE 2017 SEASON... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM EDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...31.2N 72.3W ABOUT 445 MI...720 KM W OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...986 MB...29.12 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 1100 PM EDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Gert was located near latitude 31.2 North, longitude 72.3 West. Gert is moving toward the north near 8 mph (13 km/h). A turn toward the northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected late Tuesday or Tuesday night Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 986 mb (29.12 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Gert will spread northward along the east coast of the United States from North Carolina northward to Long Island during the next couple of days. Swells are also expected to 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 500 AM EDT. $$ Forecaster Blake |
