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Hurricane Larry Advisory Number  13
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL122021
500 PM AST Fri Sep 03 2021
 
...LARRY INTENSIFIES INTO A CATEGORY 2 HURRICANE...

 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.0N 42.0W
ABOUT 1175 MI...1890 KM W OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
ABOUT 1320 MI...2125 KM E OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...978 MB...28.88 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 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Larry was located
near latitude 15.0 North, longitude 42.0 West. Larry is moving
toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h) and this motion is
expected to continue over the weekend. A turn to the
northwest is forecast by early next week.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 100 mph (155 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Additional strengthening is forecast during the
next few days, and Larry is forecast to become a major hurricane
this weekend.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 miles
(240 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 978 mb (28.88 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Larry are expected to reach the Lesser 
Antilles on Sunday. Significant swells will likely reach Bermuda 
and the eastern United States coastline after Labor Day.  These 
swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current 
conditions.  Please consult products from your local weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.
 
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Forecaster Papin