Issued at: 4:31 PM AST 8/15/13 (gateway). Erin moving west-northwestward over the tropical atlantic, Summary of 500 pm ast, 2100 utc, information ---------------------------------------------- location, 15.0n 27.5w about 245 mi, 390 km wsw of the cape verde islands maximum sustained winds, 40 mph, 65 km/h present movement, wnw or 290 degrees at 14 mph, 22 km/h minimum central pressure, 1006 mb, 29.71 inches Watches and warnings -------------------- there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Discussion and 48-hour outlook ------------------------------ at 500 pm ast, 2100 utc, the center of tropical storm erin was located near latitude 15.0 north, longitude 27.5 west. Erin is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph, 22 km/h. This general motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days with a decrease in forward speed. Maximum sustained winds remain near 40 mph, 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 35 miles, 55 km from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb, 29.71 inches. Hazards affecting land ---------------------- none Next advisory ------------- next complete advisory, 1100 pm ast.
Posted on: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 20:40:05 +0000
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