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TROPICAL STORM ANA INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER   9A
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL012015
200 AM EDT SUN MAY 10 2015

...ANA WEAKENS SLIGHTLY WHILE IT MOVES CLOSER TO THE COASTS OF SOUTH
CAROLINA AND NORTH CAROLINA...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM EDT...0600 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...33.6N 78.5W
ABOUT 20 MI...30 KM SE OF NORTH MYRTLE BEACH SOUTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* South Santee River South Carolina to Cape Lookout North Carolina

Interests elsewhere in eastern North Carolina and Virginia should
monitor the progress of Ana.

For storm information specific to your area, including possible
inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your
local National Weather Service forecast office.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 200 AM EDT (0600 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Ana was
located by NOAA Doppler weather radar near latitude 33.6 North,
longitude 78.5 West. Ana is moving toward the north-northwest near 5
mph (7 km/h).  A turn toward the north and northeast with a gradual
increase in forward speed is expected over the next 48 hours.  On
the forecast track, the center of Ana is expected to reach the coast
of northeastern South Carolina or southern North Carolina later this
morning.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with
higher gusts. Additional weakening is expected as Ana moves over
cooler waters close to the coast.  A more rapid rate of weakening
should begin after the center moves inland.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205 km)
from the center.  During the past couple of hours, NOAA buoy 41013,
located about 35 miles (55 km) south-southeast of Cape Fear North
Carolina, reported a sustained wind of 47 mph (76 km/h) with a
gust to 60 mph (97 km/h).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND:  Tropical storm conditions are expected within portions of the
warning area today.

STORM SURGE:  The combination of storm surge and the tide will cause
normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters.
The water could reach 1 to 2 ft above ground at times of high tide
in coastal areas from Cape Hatteras, North Carolina southward
through South Carolina.  For information specific to your area,
please see products issued by your local National Weather Service
forecast office.

RAINFALL:  Ana is expected to produce rainfall accumulations of 2 to
4 inches, with isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches over eastern
portions of North Carolina and South Carolina through Monday.

SURF:  Swells generated by Ana are affecting portions of the
southeastern U.S. coast.  These swells will likely cause life-
threatening surf and rip currents.  Please see statements issued by
your local National Weather Service forecast office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM EDT.

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Forecaster Stewart/Roberts

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