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Tropical Storm Epsilon Intermediate Advisory Number 7A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL272020
800 PM AST Tue Oct 20 2020
 
...EPSILON LIKELY TO BECOME A HURRICANE SOON...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 800 PM AST...0000 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...28.2N 56.3W
ABOUT 580 MI...935 KM ESE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 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 800 PM AST (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Epsilon was
located near latitude 28.2 North, longitude 56.3 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 are near 65 mph (110 km/h) with higher
gusts.  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),
mainly 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 complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.
 
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Forecaster Pasch
 
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