000 WTNT33 KNHC 211436 TCPAT3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Gaston Advisory Number 5 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL082022 Issued by the NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD 300 PM GMT Wed Sep 21 2022 ...GASTON MAINTAINING ITS STRENGTH... SUMMARY OF 300 PM GMT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...38.3N 41.3W ABOUT 775 MI...1250 KM W OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 35 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in the Azores should monitor the progress of the system. See gale warnings and products issued by the meteorological service in the Azores for more information. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 PM GMT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gaston was located near latitude 38.3 North, longitude 41.3 West. Gaston is moving toward the northeast near 16 mph (26 km/h). A turn to the the east is expected on Thursday, and Gaston is expected to stall near the western Azores late this week. Maximum sustained winds remain near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is possible today, but gradual weakening should begin on Thursday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- WIND: Winds to gale force are possible in the western Azores later this week. See gale warnings and products issued by the meteorological service in the Azores. SURF: Swells generated by Gaston are expected to affect the Azores later this week. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM GMT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi/Kong/Gallina