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| #1153648 (Received by flhurricane at: 10:47 AM 20.Sep.2023) TCPAT5 BULLETIN Hurricane Nigel Advisory Number 21 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL152023 1100 AM AST Wed Sep 20 2023 ...NIGEL HEADED NORTH... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...36.1N 54.4W ABOUT 650 MI...1045 KM ENE OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 10 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...975 MB...28.80 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Nigel was located near latitude 36.1 North, longitude 54.4 West. Nigel is moving toward the north near 18 mph (30 km/h). A turn toward the northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected later today, followed by a faster northeastward motion over the next day or two. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Nigel is forecast to become a post-tropical cyclone by Friday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 975 mb (28.80 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Nigel will affect Bermuda during the next couple of days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Pasch |
