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Tropical Storm ARTHUR


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Tropical Storm Arthur Advisory Number  11
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL012020
500 AM EDT Tue May 19 2020
 
...ARTHUR EXPECTED TO BECOME POST TROPICAL LATER TODAY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 AM EDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...37.0N 70.6W
ABOUT 300 MI...485 KM ENE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 75 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27 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 EDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Arthur was
located near latitude 37.0 North, longitude 70.6 West. Arthur is
moving toward the east-northeast near 15 mph (24 km/h). A turn 
toward the east is expected this morning. Arthur is then forecast 
to slow down and turn toward the south in another day or so.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts.
Arthur is forecast to become post-tropical later today. Slight 
strengthening is possible this morning, but a general weakening 
trend is expected to begin by Wednesday.  Arthur is expected to 
dissipate by the end of the week.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb (29.27 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Arthur are expected to affect portions
of the mid-Atlantic and southeast U.S. coasts during the next
day or two.  These swells could 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 EDT.
 
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Forecaster Zelinsky
 
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