Hurricane Nicole
Public Advisory 46
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WTNT35 KNHC 151457
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HURRICANE NICOLE ADVISORY NUMBER 46
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL152016
1100 AM AST SAT OCT 15 2016
...SATELLITE WIND DATA SHOWS THAT NICOLE HAS REGAINED HURRICANE
STRENGTH...
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...39.0N 50.3W
ABOUT 550 MI...885 KM SSE OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 75 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...960 MB...28.35 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 Hurricane Nicole was
located near latitude 39.0 North, longitude 50.3 West. Nicole is
moving toward the east-northeast near 13 mph (20 km/h), and a
continued eastward motion with a decrease in forward speed is
expected through Sunday night.
Satellite wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds are now
near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in
strength is expected through tonight, while gradual weakening is
forecast Sunday and Sunday night.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from
the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 310
miles (500 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 960 mb (28.35 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells associated with Nicole will continue to affect Bermuda
and the United States east coast from the Carolinas northward for
the next couple of days. Swells from Nicole are beginning to affect
the coastline of Atlantic Canada and will continue through the
weekend. These swells will create dangerous surf conditions and rip
currents. Please refer to products being issued by your local
weather office for more information.
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.
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Forecaster Beven
