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Hurricane LORENZO


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Hurricane Lorenzo Advisory Number  23
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL132019
500 AM AST Sat Sep 28 2019

...LARGE LORENZO STILL A MAJOR HURRICANE...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...21.4N 44.8W
ABOUT 1560 MI...2510 KM SW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...115 MPH...185 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...957 MB...28.26 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 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Lorenzo was
located near latitude 21.4 North, longitude 44.8 West. Lorenzo is
moving toward the north-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). A turn
toward the north is anticipated today, followed by a turn toward
the north-northeast on Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 115 mph (185 km/h) with higher
gusts. Lorenzo is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson
Hurricane Wind Scale. Gradual weakening is expected during the
next few days, however, Lorenzo is expected to remain a powerful
hurricane through the weekend.

Lorenzo is a large hurricane and hurricane-force winds extend
outward up to 50 miles (85 km) from the center.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 290 miles (465 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 957 mb (28.26 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Lorenzo are affecting portions of the
northeastern coast of South America and the Lesser Antilles.  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 1100 AM AST.

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Forecaster Zelinsky

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