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WTNT31 KNHC 030233
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BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Florence Advisory Number  15
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL062018
1100 PM AST Sun Sep 02 2018

...FLORENCE CONTINUES TO HOLD STEADY IN STRENGTH OVER THE EASTERN
ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.9N 35.9W
ABOUT 790 MI...1275 KM WNW OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 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 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Florence was
located near latitude 17.9 North, longitude 35.9 West. Florence is
moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h).  A slightly
slower west to west-northwest motion is expected during the next
few days.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Little change in strength is forecast during the next few
days.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.

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Forecaster Cangialosi