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Tropical Storm Maria Advisory Number  51
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL152017
500 PM AST Thu Sep 28 2017

...MARIA CONTINUES TO MOVE EASTWARD AWAY FROM THE UNITED STATES...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...36.8N 67.8W
ABOUT 445 MI...715 KM ENE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
ABOUT 355 MI...570 KM NNW OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 90 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...985 MB...29.09 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 Maria was
located near latitude 36.8 North, longitude 67.8 West. Maria is
moving toward the east near 13 mph (20 km/h) and the storm is
expected to accelerate eastward through tonight. A turn back toward
the east-northeast with an additional increase in forward speed is
expected on Friday. On the forecast track, Maria will continue to
move away from the U.S. east coast and pass well to the south of
Atlantic Canada during the next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48
hours.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 240 miles (390 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 985 mb (29.09 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Maria are affecting much of the east
coast of the United States, Atlantic Canada, and Bermuda.  These
swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current
conditions.  Please consult products from your local weather office
for more information.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.

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Forecaster Stewart

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