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First day of the Atlantic Hurricane season, no tropical activity on the horizon in the near term. Mid August is usually when things pick up.
Days since last H. Landfall - US: Any 276 (Idalia) , Major: 276 (Idalia) Florida - Any: 276 (Idalia) Major: 276 (Idalia)
 
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#1151707 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:50 PM 07.Sep.2023)
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Tropical Storm Margot Advisory Number 2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142023
800 PM CVT Thu Sep 07 2023

...DEPRESSION BECOMES TROPICAL STORM MARGOT...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM CVT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.8N 28.3W
ABOUT 290 MI...465 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 800 PM CVT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Margot was
located near latitude 16.8 North, longitude 28.3 West. Margot is
moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph (28 km/h), and this
motion is expected to continue over the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is expected during the next few days, and
Margot is forecast to become a hurricane over the weekend.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 AM CVT.

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Forecaster Kelly/Camposano