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Tropical Storm Bret Public Advisory Number 6A
2017-06-20 07:52:23| National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
Issued at 200 AM AST Tue Jun 20 2017 000 WTNT32 KNHC 200552 TCPAT2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Bret Intermediate Advisory Number 6A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL022017 200 AM AST Tue Jun 20 2017 ...BRET STILL PRODUCING LOCALLY HEAVY RAINS AND STRONG GUSTY WINDS OVER THE SOUTHERN WINDWARD ISLANDS... SUMMARY OF 200 AM AST...0600 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...10.3N 62.1W ABOUT 50 MI...75 KM w OF TRINIDAD ABOUT 125 MI...205 KM SSW OF GRENADA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 22 MPH...35 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Trinidad * Tobago * Grenada * Venezuela from Pedernales to Cumana including Isla de Margarita A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * Bonaire * Curacao * Aruba A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, in this case within 36 hours. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 200 AM AST (0600 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Bret was located near latitude 10.3 North, longitude 62.1 West. Bret is moving toward the west-northwest near 22 mph (35 km/h) and is expected to gradually reduce its forward speed over the next 48 hours. On the forecast track, the tropical storm is expected to move away from Trinidad, move near or along the northeast coast of Venezuela this morning, and move into the extreme southeastern Caribbean Sea this afternoon and evening. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast today, and a weakening trend is expected to begin on Tuesday when Bret is forecast to become a tropical depression. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205 km) from the center. Point Salines, Grenada, recently reported sustained winds of 39 mph (63 km/h) with a gust to 52 mph (83 km/h). The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- WIND: Tropical storm conditions may continue over portions of the warning area for the next few hours, but these conditions should subside later this morning. RAINFALL: Bret is expected to produce total rain accumulations of 2 to 4 inches over the Windward Islands and the northeastern coast of Venezuela today and Tuesday. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Pasch
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