Tropical Storm Ida

Public Advisory 21



865
WTNT35 KNHC 231445
TCPAT5

BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM IDA ADVISORY NUMBER 21
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL102015
1100 AM AST WED SEP 23 2015

...IDA REMAINS POORLY ORGANIZED...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...20.0N 47.0W
ABOUT 1055 MI...1700 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 90 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Ida was
located near latitude 20.0 North, longitude 47.0 West. Ida is moving
toward the east near 5 mph (7 km/h). An eastward drift should
continue today, but a gradual turn to the north and north-northwest
should begin on Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.

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Forecaster Avila