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Tropical Storm JERRY


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Tropical Storm Jerry Advisory Number  17
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL102019
1100 AM AST Sat Sep 21 2019

...CENTER OF JERRY PASSING WELL NORTH OF PUERTO RICO...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...22.0N 65.0W
ABOUT 710 MI...1145 KM S OF BERMUDA
ABOUT 260 MI...415 KM NNE OF SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES


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

Interests in Bermuda should monitor the progress of Jerry.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Jerry was
located near latitude 22.0 North, longitude 65.0 West. Jerry is
moving toward the northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general
motion is expected to continue today. Jerry is forecast to turn
northward on Sunday and then accelerate northeastward early next
week. On the forecast track, the center of Jerry will continue to
pass well north Puerto Rico today and pass well east of the
southeastern Bahamas on Sunday.

Data from an Air Force Reserve hurricane hunter plane indicate that
the maximum sustained winds of Jerry remain near 65 mph (100 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Little change in strength is forecast during the
next several days.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure based on data from the
hurricane hunter plane is 999 mb (29.50 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages for Jerry can be found in the Tropical Cyclone
Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT5 and WMO header WTNT45 KNHC
and on the web at www.hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT5.shtml.

SURF: Swells generated by Jerry are affecting portions of the
northern Leeward Islands. These swells are likely to cause
life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.  Please consult
products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.

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Forecaster Zelinsky

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