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| #898449 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:35 AM 15.Aug.2017) TCPAT3 BULLETIN Hurricane Gert Advisory Number 10 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL082017 500 AM EDT Tue Aug 15 2017 ...GERT EXPECTED TO TURN TOWARD THE NORTHEAST LATER TODAY... SUMMARY OF 500 AM EDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...31.8N 72.5W ABOUT 450 MI...725 KM W OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 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 500 AM EDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Gert was located near latitude 31.8 North, longitude 72.5 West. Gert is moving toward the north near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn toward the northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected later today. Maximum sustained winds remain near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Gert has the opportunity to gather some strength later today or Wednesday. 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 1100 AM EDT. $$ Forecaster Avila |
