Tropical Storm Ana
Public Advisory 4
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WTNT31 KNHC 082051
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SUBTROPICAL STORM ANA ADVISORY NUMBER 4
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL012015
500 PM EDT FRI MAY 08 2015
...ANA ON THE VERGE OF BECOMING A TROPICAL STORM...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING EXTENDED NORTHWARD...
SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...31.7N 77.4W
ABOUT 165 MI...265 KM SSE OF MYRTLE BEACH SOUTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued from North of Surf City
to Cape Lookout North Carolina.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* South Santee River South Carolina to Cape Lookout
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Edisto Beach South Carolina to South of South Santee River
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.
A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, in this case within 24-36 hours.
Interests elsewhere in eastern North Carolina should monitor the
progress of Ana.
For storm information specific to your area, including possible
inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your
local National Weather Service forecast office.
DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Subtropical Storm Ana was
located near latitude 31.7 North, longitude 77.4 West. The storm has
been meandering today, but is expected to begin a north-
northwestward motion overnight. A turn toward the northwest with a
slight increase in forward speed is expected on Saturday. On the
forecast track the center of Ana will be close to the coasts of
South and North Carolina on Sunday.
Maximum sustained winds remain near 45 mph (75 km/h), with higher
gusts. Satellite images indicate that Ana continues its transition
to a tropical storm, which should be complete by early Saturday.
Little change in strength is expected while the storm approaches the
coastline over the next couple of days.
Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) from the
center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning
area, and possible within the watch areas, by Saturday evening.
STORM SURGE: The combination of storm surge and the tide will cause
normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters.
The water could reach 1 to 2 ft above ground at times of high tide
in coastal areas from Cape Hatteras, North Carolina southward
through South Carolina. For information specific to your area,
please see products issued by your local National Weather Service
forecast office.
RAINFALL: Ana is expected to produce rainfall accumulations of 2 to
4 inches, with isolated amounts of 6 inches, over eastern portions
of North Carolina and South Carolina through the weekend.
SURF: Swells generated by Ana are affecting portions of the
southeastern U.S. coast. These swells will likely cause life-
threatening surf and rip currents. Please see statements issued by
your local National Weather Service forecast office.
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next intermediate advisory at 800 PM EDT.
Next complete advisory at 1100 PM EDT.
$$
Forecaster Blake
