000 WTNT31 KNHC 050232 TCPAT1 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Wanda Advisory Number 21 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL212021 300 AM GMT Fri Nov 05 2021 ...WANDA TURNS EASTWARD AND IS A LITTLE STRONGER... SUMMARY OF 300 AM GMT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...42.3N 38.7W ABOUT 685 MI...1100 KM WNW OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 90 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...994 MB...29.36 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 AM GMT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Wanda was located near latitude 42.3 North, longitude 38.7 West. Wanda is moving toward the east near 5 mph (7 km/h). A turn to the southeast is expected on Friday, followed by a southward motion on Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength or slight strengthening is expected on Friday and this weekend. Wanda is expected to become an extratropical cyclone in a few days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 994 mb (29.36 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 AM GMT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi