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TROPICAL STORM NICOLE ADVISORY NUMBER  24
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL152016
1100 PM AST SUN OCT 09 2016

...NICOLE NOW DRIFTING NORTHWARD...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...24.4N 65.3W
ABOUT 545 MI...880 KM S OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 2 MPH...4 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...989 MB...29.21 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 Nicole was
located near latitude 24.4 North, longitude 65.3 West.  Nicole is
moving toward the north near 2 mph (4 km/h) and this motion is
expected to continue tonight.  A turn toward the north-northwest is
expected on Monday, and a turn toward the northwest is expected
by Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Little change in strength is likely tonight. Gradual
strengthening is forecast to begin on Monday, and Nicole could
become a hurricane by Monday night.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles (295 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 989 mb (29.21 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells associated with Nicole and Post-Tropical Cyclone
Matthew should increase on Bermuda during the next couple of days.
These swells will create dangerous surf conditions and rip
currents.  Please refer to products being issued by the Bermuda
Weather Service for additional information.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.

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Forecaster Beven

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