Tropical Storm Eight
Public Advisory 10
640
WTNT32 KNHC 302032
TCPAT2
BULLETIN
HURRICANE GASTON ADVISORY NUMBER 33
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL072016
500 PM AST TUE AUG 30 2016
...GASTON STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE...
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...32.6N 51.9W
ABOUT 750 MI...1210 KM E OF BERMUDA
ABOUT 1445 MI...2330 KM W OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 65 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...964 MB...28.47 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Interests in the Azores Islands should monitor the progress of
Gaston.
DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Gaston was located
near latitude 32.6 North, longitude 51.9 West. Gaston is moving
toward the east-northeast near 10 mph (17 km/h), and this general
motion with an increase in forward speed is expected during the next
couple of days.
Maximum sustained winds remain near 110 mph (175 km/h) with higher
gusts. Some weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 miles
(240 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 964 mb (28.47 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.
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Forecaster Cangialosi
525
WTNT33 KNHC 302047
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION EIGHT ADVISORY NUMBER 10
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL082016
500 PM EDT TUE AUG 30 2016
...DEPRESSION MOVING SLOWLY OFFSHORE OF NORTH CAROLINA...
SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...34.4N 75.1W
ABOUT 60 MI...95 KM SSE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 20 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1011 MB...29.86 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
None.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* The coast of North Carolina from Cape Lookout to Oregon Inlet
* Pamlico Sound
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within 12
hours.
Interests elsewhere along the Outer Banks of North Carolina should
monitor the progress of the depression.
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 Tropical Depression Eight
was located near latitude 34.4 North, longitude 75.1 West. The
depression is moving toward the north-northeast near 5 mph (7 km/h).
This general motion is expected tonight with a turn toward the
northeast forecast on Wednesday. On the forecast track, the
center of the depression will be near the Outer Banks of North
Carolina this evening and overnight.
Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher
gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and
the depression could become a tropical storm overnight.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1011 mb (29.86 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND: Tropical storm conditions, primarily in gusts, are expected
within the warning area, beginning by evening.
RAINFALL: The depression is expected to produce total rain
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with isolated maximum amounts of 5
inches over far eastern North Carolina, including the Outer Banks.
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next intermediate advisory at 800 PM EDT.
Next complete advisory at 1100 PM EDT.
$$
Forecaster Blake
