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Tropical Storm Maria Advisory Number  54
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL152017
1100 AM AST Fri Sep 29 2017

...MARIA RACING EAST-NORTHEASTWARD ACROSS THE NORTH ATLANTIC...

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...37.5N 60.1W
ABOUT 525 MI...840 KM SSE OF HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 65 DEGREES AT 31 MPH...50 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...988 MB...29.18 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 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Maria was
located near latitude 37.5 North, longitude 60.1 West. Maria is
moving toward the east-northeast near 31 mph (50 km/h), and this
motion is expected to continue during the weekend.

Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts.
Maria is expected to acquire extratropical characteristics late
Saturday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 255 miles (405 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 988 mb (29.18 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 PM AST.

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Forecaster Avila

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