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Tropical Storm JOYCE


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Tropical Storm Joyce Advisory Number   9
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL102018
500 PM AST Fri Sep 14 2018

...JOYCE STRENGTHENS SLIGHTLY AS IT TURNS SOUTHEASTWARD...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...31.4N 44.1W
ABOUT 1070 MI...1720 KM WSW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...SE OR 125 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Joyce was
located near latitude 31.4 North, longitude 44.1 West.  Joyce is
moving toward the southeast near 6 mph (9 km/h).  A turn toward the
east is expected tonight, and a turn toward the northeast at a
faster forward speed is expected on Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Little change in strength is expected through
Saturday.  Joyce is then forecast to weaken to a depression by
Sunday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 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 Beven

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