Tropical Storm Ana
Public Advisory 8A
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TROPICAL STORM ANA INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 8A
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL012015
800 PM EDT SAT MAY 09 2015
...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS NEARING THE COAST OF SOUTHERN NORTH
CAROLINA...
SUMMARY OF 800 PM EDT...0000 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...33.1N 78.2W
ABOUT 60 MI...95 KM SE OF MYRTLE BEACH SOUTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
The Tropical Storm Watch from Edisto Beach to south of South Santee
River has been discontinued.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* South Santee River South Carolina to Cape Lookout
Interests elsewhere in eastern North Carolina and Virginia 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 800 PM EDT (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Ana was
located near latitude 33.1 North, longitude 78.2 West. Ana is moving
toward the northwest near 3 mph (6 km/h). A turn toward the north
and northeast with a gradual increase in forward speed is expected
over the next 48 hours. On the forecast track, the center of Ana
is expected to reach the coast of northeastern South Carolina or
southern North Carolina late tonight or early Sunday morning.
Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual weakening is forecast to begin overnight as Ana moves over
cooler waters close to the coastline. A more rapid rate of
weakening should begin after the center moves inland.
Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205 km)
from the center. NOAA buoy 41013, located about 35 miles (55 km)
south-southeast of Cape Fear North Carolina, reported sustained
winds of 47 mph (76 km/h) and a gust to 58 mph (93 km/h) within the
past couple of hours.
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 portions of the
warning area by later this 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 maximum amounts of 6 inches over eastern
portions of North Carolina and South Carolina through Monday.
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 complete advisory at 1100 PM EDT.
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Forecaster Brown/Kimberlain
