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Tropical Storm THETA


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Tropical Storm Theta Advisory Number  21
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL302020
300 AM GMT Sun Nov 15 2020
 
...THETA IS STILL A SHEARED TROPICAL CYCLONE...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 AM GMT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...31.7N 18.7W
ABOUT 640 MI...1030 KM SE OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 90 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 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 31.7 North, longitude 18.7 West. Theta is 
moving toward the east near 5 mph (7 km/h). A gradual turn to the 
northeast is expected on Sunday, and Theta is forecast to accelerate 
northward or north-northeastward on Monday.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual weakening is expected during the next couple of days,
and Theta is forecast to become a remnant low by Sunday night and
dissipate early next week.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) 
to the south of the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 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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