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| #1153724 (Received by flhurricane at: 10:41 PM 20.Sep.2023) TCPAT5 BULLETIN Hurricane Nigel Advisory Number 23 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL152023 1100 PM AST Wed Sep 20 2023 ...NIGEL ACCELERATES NORTHEASTWARD... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...39.0N 50.4W ABOUT 550 MI...885 KM SSE OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 25 MPH...41 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...973 MB...28.74 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Nigel was located near latitude 39.0 North, longitude 50.4 West. Nigel is moving toward the northeast near 25 mph (41 km/h) and is expected to accelerate northeastward over the next day or two. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Nigel is forecast to become a post-tropical cyclone by Friday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 973 mb (28.74 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Nigel currently affecting Bermuda will gradually subside through Thursday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Bucci |