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#990293 (Received by flhurricane at: 3:41 AM 23.Nov.2019) TCPAT5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Sebastien Advisory Number 16 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL202019 500 AM AST Sat Nov 23 2019 ...SEBASTIEN HOLDING ITS STRENGTH FOR NOW... SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...27.8N 50.6W ABOUT 1535 MI...2465 KM WSW OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 60 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Sebastien was located near latitude 27.8 North, longitude 50.6 West. Sebastien is moving toward the east-northeast near 17 mph (28 km/h), and this motion with an increase in forward speed is expected during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is anticipated, and Sebastien is forecast to dissipate early next week. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Sebastien are expected to reach the Azores early next week. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi |