653 WTNT31 KNHC 020253 TCPAT1 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Florence Advisory Number 11 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062018 1100 PM AST Sat Sep 01 2018 ...FLORENCE A LITTLE STRONGER AS IT MOVES WEST-NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE OPEN ATLANTIC... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.0N 30.2W ABOUT 395 MI...635 KM WNW OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Florence was located near latitude 16.0 North, longitude 30.2 West. Florence is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional slow strengthening is expected tonight and Sunday, with little change in strength expected Monday and Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Beven