000 WTNT32 KNHC 151435 TCPAT2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Bill Advisory Number 5 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL022021 1100 AM AST Tue Jun 15 2021 ...BILL RACING NORTHEASTWARD... ...EXPECTED TO BECOME EXTRATROPICAL LATER TODAY... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...40.5N 62.0W ABOUT 295 MI...475 KM SSE OF HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA ABOUT 420 MI...675 KM E OF NANTUCKET MASSACHUSETTS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 55 DEGREES AT 38 MPH...61 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...998 MB...29.47 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Bill was located near latitude 40.5 North, longitude 62.0 West. Bill is moving very quickly to the northeast near 38 mph (61 km/h) and a continued fast northeastward motion is expected through Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected today, but Bill is forecast to become a post-tropical low by this evening and dissipate on Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 998 mb (29.47 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi