NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL072015
500 PM AST SUN SEP 06 2015
...GRACE STRENGTHENS A LITTLE...
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.2N 31.2W
ABOUT 520 MI...835 KM WSW OF THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 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 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Grace was
located near latitude 13.2 North, longitude 31.2 West. Grace is
moving toward the west near 15 mph (24 km/h) and a continued
general westward motion with some increase in forward speed is
expected over the next 48 hours.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with
higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is possible during the
next day or so.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km)
from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 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 Pasch
