ZCZC MIATCPAT3 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Gert Advisory Number 7 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL082017 1100 AM EDT Mon Aug 14 2017 ...GERT GETS A LITTLE STRONGER... ...SWELLS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AFFECTING PORTIONS OF THE U.S. EAST COAST LATER TODAY... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...30.3N 72.2W ABOUT 460 MI...735 KM WSW OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gert was located near latitude 30.3 North, longitude 72.2 West. Gert is moving toward the north near 8 mph (13 km/h). A gradual turn toward the northeast with an increase in forward speed is forecast for the next 48 h. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast and Gert is expected to become a hurricane by tomorrow night. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Gert will begin to affect portions of the coast of North Carolina and Virginia later today. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM EDT. $$ Forecaster Zelinsky NNNN
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