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Tropical Storm THETA


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Tropical Storm Theta Advisory Number  15
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL302020
300 PM GMT Fri Nov 13 2020
 
...THETA STILL CONTINUES EASTWARD WITH NO CHANGE IN STRENGTH...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 PM GMT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...31.7N 23.8W
ABOUT 470 MI...760 KM SSE OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 100 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...993 MB...29.33 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 300 PM GMT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Theta was 
located near latitude 31.7 North, longitude 23.8 West. Theta is 
moving toward the east near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn toward the 
east-southeast along with a slowing of forward speed is expected 
later today. A continued slow east-southeastward motion is then 
expected through the weekend followed a turn sharply toward the 
north by early next week.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. 
Little change in strength is forecast today. Weakening is expected 
through the weekend, and Theta should become a remnant low on 
Sunday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 195 miles (315 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 993 mb (29.33 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 PM GMT.
 
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