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#938416 (Received by flhurricane at: 10:33 PM 03.Sep.2018) TCPAT1 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Florence Advisory Number 19 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062018 1100 PM AST Mon Sep 03 2018 ...FLORENCE REMAINS JUST BELOW HURRICANE STRENGTH... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.9N 41.0W ABOUT 1135 MI...1830 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS ABOUT 1360 MI...2190 KM ENE OF THE LESSER ANTILLES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Florence was located near latitude 18.9 North, longitude 41.0 West. Florence is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h). A slightly slower west-northwestward to northwestward motion is expected during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds remain near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected through tonight, but some weakening is forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 995 mb (29.39 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi |