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#904881 (Received by flhurricane at: 10:34 PM 27.Sep.2017) TCPAT5 BULLETIN Hurricane Maria Advisory Number 48 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL152017 1100 PM EDT Wed Sep 27 2017 ...MARIA HEADED OUT TO SEA... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM EDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...36.8N 71.5W ABOUT 250 MI...400 KM ENE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 40 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...979 MB...28.91 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 Maria was located near latitude 36.8 North, longitude 71.5 West. Maria is moving toward the northeast near 7 mph (11 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue overnight. Maria is forecast to accelerate east-northeastward to eastward on Thursday through Friday. On the forecast track, Maria will move away from the U.S. east coast through Thursday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Some gradual weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 230 miles (370 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 979 mb (28.91 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Maria are affecting much of the east coast of the United States, Atlantic Canada, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office for more information. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM EDT. $$ Forecaster Pasch |