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Tropical Storm LEE


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Tropical Storm Lee Advisory Number  47
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL142017
500 PM AST Fri Sep 29 2017

...LEE RAPIDLY HEADING NORTHEASTWARD OVER THE OPEN ATLANTIC...
...EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE ON SATURDAY...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...42.2N 46.0W
ABOUT 1040 MI...1675 KM WNW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 36 MPH...57 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 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 Lee was
located near latitude 42.2 North, longitude 46.0 West. Lee is moving
toward the northeast near 36 mph (57 km/h).  Lee is forecast to
remain on this heading with an increase in forward speed later
today and Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Some weakening is expected during the next 12 to 24 hours,
and Lee will likely dissipate on Saturday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 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 Zelinsky

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