739 WTNT31 KNHC 012033 TCPAT1 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Florence Advisory Number 10 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062018 500 PM AST Sat Sep 01 2018 ...FLORENCE FORECAST TO REMAIN OVER WATER FOR THE NEXT 5 DAYS... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.6N 29.0W ABOUT 310 MI...500 KM W OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Florence was located near latitude 15.6 North, longitude 29.0 West. Florence is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is forecast during the next few days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Avila