Tropical Storm Ida
Public Advisory 24
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WTNT35 KNHC 240842
TCPAT5
BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM IDA ADVISORY NUMBER 24
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL102015
500 AM AST THU SEP 24 2015
...IDA MOVING SLOWLY EASTWARD...
SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.6N 45.5W
ABOUT 1155 MI...1855 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 90 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 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 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Ida was
located near latitude 19.6 North, longitude 45.5 West. Ida is
moving toward the east near 6 mph (9 km/h). A turn toward the
north is expected by tonight, followed by a northwestward motion by
Friday night.
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 140 miles (220 km)
to the southeast of 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 1100 AM AST.
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Forecaster Berg