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Tropical Storm Maria Advisory Number  52
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL152017
1100 PM AST Thu Sep 28 2017

...MARIA ACCELERATING EASTWARD...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...37.1N 65.5W
ABOUT 335 MI...535 KM N OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 80 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 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 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Maria was
located near latitude 37.1 North, longitude 65.5 West. Maria is
moving toward the east near 17 mph (28 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 and Friday night.

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 230 miles (370 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 500 AM AST.

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Forecaster Brown

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