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Tropical Storm GRACE (Text)


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TROPICAL STORM GRACE ADVISORY NUMBER   2...CORRECTED
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL072015
500 PM AST SAT SEP 05 2015

CORRECTED FOR INITIAL MOTION IN DISCUSSION SECTION

...SEVENTH TROPICAL STORM OF THE SEASON FORMS OVER THE FAR
EASTERN ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.6N 26.4W
ABOUT 285 MI...460 KM SW OF THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Grace was
located near latitude 12.6 North, longitude 26.4 West. Grace is
moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general
motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with
higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is expected during the
next day or so, with weakening possible by Monday.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.

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Forecaster Kimberlain

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