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Hurricane Epsilon Advisory Number   9
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL272020
500 AM AST Wed Oct 21 2020
 
...EPSILON HAS RAPIDLY INTENSIFIED...
...BUT THIS STRENGTHENING TREND SHOULD BEGIN TO EASE SOON...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...28.9N 58.3W
ABOUT 450 MI...725 KM ESE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...976 MB...28.82 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, in this case within 36 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 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Epsilon was
located near latitude 28.9 North, longitude 58.3 West.  Epsilon is
moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this
motion at a slower forward speed is expected through today.  A turn 
toward the northwest is expected tonight, followed by a turn toward 
the north by Thursday night.  On the forecast track, the center of 
Epsilon is forecast to make its closest approach to Bermuda 
Thursday afternoon or evening. 
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Some additional strengthening is possible 
today, followed by little change in strength into the weekend.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 435 miles
(705 km) mainly to the north of the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 976 mb (28.82 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND:  Tropical storm conditions are possible on Bermuda on 
Thursday.
 
SURF:  Large swells generated by Epsilon are affecting Bermuda, the
Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, and the Leeward Islands, and are
expected to reach portions of the east coast of the United States
and Atlantic Canada during the next couple of 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 AM AST.
Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.
 
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Forecaster Berg
 
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