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Hurricane Margot Advisory Number  21
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL142023
300 PM GMT Tue Sep 12 2023
 
...EYE OF MARGOT HEADING NORTHWARD...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 PM GMT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...30.2N 39.4W
ABOUT 890 MI...1430 KM SW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...975 MB...28.80 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 Hurricane Margot was located
near latitude 30.2 North, longitude 39.4 West. Margot is moving
toward the north near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn toward the 
north-northwest at a slower forward speed is expected beginning 
tomorrow, followed by a turn back generally toward the north at an 
even slower speed on Thursday and Friday.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher
gusts. Little change in strength is expected for the next several 
days, but short term fluctions, up or down, are possible.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 255 miles
(405 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 975 mb (28.80 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Margot will begin to affect the Azores on
Wednesday. 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 900 PM GMT.
 
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Forecaster D. Zelinsky
 
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