637 WTNT31 KNHC 012048 TCPAT1 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Wanda Advisory Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL212021 900 PM GMT Mon Nov 01 2021 ...WANDA TRANSITIONS TO A TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER THE NORTH-CENTRAL ATLANTIC OCEAN... SUMMARY OF 900 PM GMT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...34.2N 42.2W ABOUT 885 MI...1425 KM WSW OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 70 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 900 PM GMT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Wanda was located near latitude 34.2 North, longitude 42.2 West. Wanda is moving toward the east-northeast near 7 mph (11 km/h), and this general motion should continue through early this evening. A turn toward the northeast is forecast to occur tonight, followed by a turn toward the north by Tuesday night. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening will be possible during the next couple of days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 AM GMT. $$ Forecaster Stewart