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SUBTROPICAL STORM ANA INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER   3A
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL012015
200 PM EDT FRI MAY 08 2015

...ANA MEANDERING AS IT ACQUIRES MORE TROPICAL CHARACTERISTICS...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM EDT...1800 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...31.6N 77.3W
ABOUT 170 MI...275 KM SSE OF MYRTLE BEACH SOUTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 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...
* South Santee River to Surf City

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Edisto Beach South Carolina to South of South Santee River
* North of Surf City to Cape Lookout North Carolina

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, in this case also within 36 hours.

Interests elsewhere in eastern North Carolina should monitor the
progress of Ana.

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 200 PM EDT (1800 UTC), the center of Subtropical Storm Ana was
located near latitude 31.6 North, longitude 77.3 West. The storm has
been meandering during the past few hours, but is expected to begin
a north-northwestward motion later today.  A turn toward the
northwest with a slight increase in forward speed is expected
tomorrow.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 45 mph (75 km/h), with higher
gusts.  Satellite images indicate that Ana continues its
transition to a tropical storm, which should be complete later
today or tonight.  Little change in strength is expected while
the storm approaches the coastline over the next couple of days.

Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 150 miles (240 km) from the
center.

The estimated minimum central pressure was 1001 mb (29.56 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND:  Tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning
area, and possible within the watch areas, by Saturday evening.

STORM SURGE:  The combination of storm surge and the tide will cause
normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters.
The water could reach 1 to 2 ft above ground at times of high tide
in coastal areas from Cape Hatteras, North Carolina southward
through South Carolina. For information specific to your area,
please see products issued by your local National Weather Service
forecast office.

RAINFALL:  Ana is expected to produce rainfall accumulations of 2 to
4 inches, with isolated amounts of 6 inches, over eastern portions
of North Carolina and South Carolina through the weekend.

SURF:  Swells generated by Ana are affecting portions of the
southeastern U.S. coast.  These swells will likely cause life-
threatening surf and rip currents.  Please see statements issued by
your local National Weather Service forecast office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 PM EDT.

$$
Forecaster Blake

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