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Tropical Storm IAN


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TROPICAL STORM IAN ADVISORY NUMBER  15
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL102016
1100 PM AST THU SEP 15 2016

...IAN EXPECTED TO LOSE TROPICAL CHARACTERISTICS OVER THE NORTH
ATLANTIC ON FRIDAY...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...42.9N 44.9W
ABOUT 1305 MI...2105 KM NE OF BERMUDA
ABOUT 995 MI...1605 KM WNW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 40 DEGREES AT 53 MPH...85 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...998 MB...29.47 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 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Ian was
located near latitude 42.9 North, longitude 44.9 West. Ian is moving
toward the northeast near 53 mph (85 km/h) and this motion is
expected to continue for the next 48 hours.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is expected during the next couple of days, and
Ian is forecast to become a storm-force extratropical low by
Friday afternoon.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 998 mb (29.47 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.

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Forecaster Stewart

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