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Tropical Storm Epsilon Advisory Number   7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL272020
500 PM AST Tue Oct 20 2020
 
...EPSILON CONTINUES STRENGTHENING OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...27.9N 55.8W
ABOUT 615 MI...995 KM ESE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...992 MB...29.30 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
 
None
 
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
 
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Bermuda
 
A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.
 
For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Epsilon was 
located near latitude 27.9 North, longitude 55.8 West. Epsilon is 
moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). This general 
motion is expected to continue tonight, followed by a slightly 
slower west-northwestward or northwestward motion on Wednesday and 
Thursday. On the forecast track, Epsilon is forecast to move closer 
to Bermuda on Thursday and make its closest approach to the island 
on Thursday night.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph (100 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Additional strengthening is expected during the 
next couple of days, and Epsilon is forecast to become a hurricane 
tonight or early Wednesday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 345 miles (555 km), 
primarily to the north of the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 992 mb (29.30 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND:  Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch
area by Thursday.
 
SURF:  Large swells generated by Epsilon are expected to affect
Bermuda for the next several days.  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 intermediate advisory at 800 PM AST.
Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.
 
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Forecaster Reinhart/Brown
 
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