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Subtropical Storm Ernesto Public Advisory Number 3
2018-08-15 22:35:07| National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
Issued at 500 PM AST Wed Aug 15 2018 951 WTNT35 KNHC 152035 TCPAT5 BULLETIN Subtropical Storm Ernesto Advisory Number 3 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL052018 500 PM AST Wed Aug 15 2018 ...ERNESTO MOVING NORTHWARD OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...39.0N 45.7W ABOUT 650 MI...1045 KM SE OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 5 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Subtropical Storm Ernesto was located near latitude 39.0 North, longitude 45.7 West. The storm is moving toward the north near 9 mph (15 km/h). A turn toward the north-northeast is forecast tonight, and a faster northeastward motion is expected by late Thursday and should continue through early Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is possible during the next 24 hours. The system is expected to become a post-tropical cyclone Thursday night or early Friday, and merge with a frontal zone near Ireland and the United Kingdom on Saturday. Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Brown
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