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Tropical Storm THETA


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Tropical Storm Theta Advisory Number  17
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL302020
300 AM GMT Sat Nov 14 2020
 
...THETA BEGINS WEAKENING OVER THE EASTERN ATLANTIC...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 AM GMT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...31.9N 21.6W
ABOUT 520 MI...835 KM SE OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 90 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 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 AM GMT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Theta was 
located near latitude 31.9 North, longitude 21.6 West. Theta is 
moving toward the east near 10 mph (17 km/h). An eastward or 
east-southeastward motion with a gradual decrease in forward speed 
is expected through Sunday, followed by a sharp northward turn 
Sunday night into early next week.
 
Satellite-derived wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds 
have decreased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. 
Weakening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Theta is 
expected to become a remnant low by late Sunday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 995 mb (29.39 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 AM GMT.
 
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Forecaster Reinhart/Cangialosi
 
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