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Tropical Storm MARGOT


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Tropical Storm Margot Advisory Number  32
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL142023
900 AM GMT Fri Sep 15 2023
 
...MARGOT NOW A TROPICAL STORM...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 900 AM GMT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...36.7N 38.6W
ABOUT 645 MI...1035 KM W OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ESE OR 115 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...984 MB...29.06 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 900 AM GMT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Margot was
located near latitude 36.7 North, longitude 38.6 West. Margot is
drifting toward the east-southeast near 3 mph (6 km/h), and it is 
expected to make a slow clockwise loop during the next day or two. 
Then, a faster northeastward motion is forecast by Monday.
 
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) 
with higher gusts. Some additional weakening is forecast during the 
next couple of days.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 220 miles (350 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 984 mb (29.06 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Margot will continue to affect the
Azores 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 300 PM GMT.
 
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Forecaster Reinhart
 
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