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WTNT31 KNHC 020842
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BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Martin Advisory Number   4
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL162022
500 AM AST Wed Nov 02 2022
 
...MARTIN EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE TODAY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...35.3N 52.1W
ABOUT 755 MI...1220 KM ENE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 75 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...989 MB...29.21 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Martin was
located near latitude 35.3 North, longitude 52.1 West. Martin is
moving toward the east-northeast near 15 mph (24 km/h). A turn
northeastward and rapid acceleration are expected during the next 
couple of days.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph (100 km/h) 
with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the 
next day or so and Martin is expected to become a hurricane today 
before transitioning into a large and powerful extratropical low on 
Thursday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 989 mb (29.21 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.
 
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Forecaster Papin