115 WTNT61 KNHC 051233 TCUAT1 Hurricane Florence Tropical Cyclone Update NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062018 835 AM AST Wed Sep 05 2018 ...FLORENCE BECOMES A MAJOR HURRICANE... ...FIRST OF THE 2018 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON... Recent satellite imagery indicates that Florence is still strengthening and is now a major hurricane. Maximum sustained winds are estimated to be 120 mph (195 km/h). This increase in intensity will be reflected in the forecast issued with the 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC) advisory package. SUMMARY OF 835 AM AST...1235 UTC...INFORMATION --------------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.7N 45.2W ABOUT 1185 MI...1910 KM ENE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS ABOUT 1405 MI...2265 KM ESE OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...120 MPH...195 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...961 MB...28.38 INCHES $$ Forecaster Berg/Rhome