Hurricane Gaston

Public Advisory 26



570
WTNT32 KNHC 290245
TCPAT2

BULLETIN
HURRICANE GASTON ADVISORY NUMBER 26
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL072016
1100 PM AST SUN AUG 28 2016

...GASTON STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...30.6N 55.2W
ABOUT 575 MI...930 KM E OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...120 MPH...195 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...957 MB...28.26 INCHES


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


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Gaston was
located near latitude 30.6 North, longitude 55.2 West. Gaston is
stationary, but a slow northward motion is expected overnight and
on Monday. A turn toward the northeast or east-northeast with some
increase in forward speed is forecast on Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 120 mph (195 km/h)
with higher gusts. Gaston is a category 3 hurricane on the
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some slow weakening is
forecast during the next 48 hours.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles
(220 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 957 mb (28.26 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.

$$
Forecaster Cangialosi



833
WTNT33 KNHC 290253
TCPAT3

BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION EIGHT ADVISORY NUMBER 3
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL082016
1100 PM EDT SUN AUG 28 2016

...DEPRESSION MOVING WEST-NORTHWEST WITH LITTLE CHANGE IN
STRENGTH...
...TROPICAL STORM WATCH ISSUED FOR A PORTION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
COAST...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM EDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...32.2N 72.1W
ABOUT 285 MI...460 KM SE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1010 MB...29.83 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the coast of North
Carolina from Cape Lookout to Oregon Inlet.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* The coast of North Carolina from Cape Lookout to Oregon Inlet

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

Interests elsewhere along the Outer Banks of North Carolina should
monitor the progress of the depression. Additional watches or
warnings may be required on Monday.

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
------------------------------
At 1100 PM EDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Eight
was located near latitude 32.2 North, longitude 72.1 West. The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph
(17 km/h). A turn toward the northwest and a decrease in forward
speed are expected on Monday, with a slow northwestward motion
forecast on Tuesday. On the forecast track, the center of the
cyclone will pass near the North Carolina Outer Banks late Tuesday
or Tuesday night.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Slow strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and the
depression could become a tropical storm on Monday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1010 mb (29.83 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch
area by Tuesday afternoon.

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
-------------
Next intermediate advisory at 200 AM EDT.
Next complete advisory at 500 AM EDT.

$$
Forecaster Beven



507
WTNT34 KNHC 290255
TCPAT4

BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION NINE ADVISORY NUMBER 2
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092016
1100 PM EDT SUN AUG 28 2016

...DEPRESSION MOVING WESTWARD THROUGH THE FLORIDA STRAITS...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM EDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...23.4N 82.7W
ABOUT 100 MI...160 KM SW OF KEY WEST FLORIDA
ABOUT 25 MI...40 KM NW OF HAVANA CUBA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES


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


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
At 1100 PM EDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Nine
was located near latitude 23.4 North, longitude 82.7 West. The
depression is moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h) and this
motion is expected to continue through tonight. On the forecast
track, the depression will be moving away from the Florida Keys and
Cuba and into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico tonight and Monday
morning. A turn toward the west-northwest and a decrease in
forward speed are expected by Monday afternoon, followed by a turn
toward the northwest on Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Wind gusts
to 45 mph were reported in the lower Florida Keys this afternoon and
evening.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
RAINFALL: The depression is expected to produce total rain
accumulations of 1 to 4 inches over the southern half of the Florida
peninsula and the Florida Keys through Wednesday. Isolated maximum
amounts of 6 inches are possible over coastal areas of southern
Florida and the Keys. This rainfall may cause flooding and flash
flooding.

WIND: Gusts to tropical storm force are possible in a few squalls
in the lower Florida Keys through tonight.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 AM EDT.

$$
Forecaster Stewart