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Subtropical Storm Oscar Advisory Number   1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL162018
1100 PM AST Fri Oct 26 2018

...SUBTROPICAL STORM OSCAR FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...26.7N 45.7W
ABOUT 1255 MI...2020 KM ENE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
ABOUT 1210 MI...1945 KM ESE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 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 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Subtropical Storm Oscar was
located near latitude 26.7 North, longitude 45.7 West.  The storm is
moving toward the north-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h).  A turn
toward the west and west-southwest at a faster forward speed is
expected on Saturday, with this motion continuing through Sunday
night.

Recent satellite wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds are
near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.  Gradual strengthening is
forecast during the next couple of days, and Oscar could become a
tropical storm on Sunday.

Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) mainly to
the east of the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.

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Forecaster Beven

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