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#906774 (Received by flhurricane at: 10:34 AM 12.Oct.2017) TCPAT2 BULLETIN Hurricane Ophelia Advisory Number 14 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL172017 1100 AM AST Thu Oct 12 2017 ...OPHELIA MEANDERING SOUTHWEST OF THE AZORES... ...EXPECTED TO BEGIN MOVING NORTHEASTWARD LATER TODAY... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...30.5N 35.6W ABOUT 715 MI...1145 KM SW OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 20 DEGREES AT 2 MPH...4 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...978 MB...28.88 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in the eastern Azores should monitor the progress of Ophelia. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Ophelia was located near latitude 30.5 North, longitude 35.6 West. Ophelia is drifting north-northeastward around 2 mph (4 km/h). A slow northeastward motion is expected to begin later today, followed by a faster east-northeastward motion on Friday and Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength 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 70 miles (110 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 978 mb (28.88 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Brennan |