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Hurricane Epsilon Advisory Number  20
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL272020
500 PM AST Fri Oct 23 2020
 
...EPSILON FORECAST TO REMAIN A HURRICANE FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF 
DAYS OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC OCEAN...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...35.5N 61.7W
ABOUT 285 MI...455 KM NE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...968 MB...28.59 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 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Epsilon was
located near latitude 35.5 North, longitude 61.7 West. Epsilon is
moving toward the north near 12 mph (19 km/h). A general northward
motion is expected to continue through early Saturday, with a very 
fast forward motion toward the northeast anticipated early next 
week.
 
Maximum sustained winds remain near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Some fluctuations in strength could occur for the next day
or so before gradual weakening begins on Sunday.  Epsilon could
lose tropical characteristics late Sunday.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 275 miles
(445 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 968 mb (28.59 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Large swells generated by Epsilon will affect Bermuda, the
Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, the Leeward Islands, the east coast
of the United States, and Atlantic Canada during the next few 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 complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.
 
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Forecaster Blake/Papin
 
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