000 WTNT32 KNHC 071435 TCPAT2 BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM GRACE ADVISORY NUMBER 9 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL072015 1100 AM AST MON SEP 07 2015 ...GRACE BECOMING LESS ORGANIZED AS IT MOVES QUICKLY TO THE WEST... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.7N 35.9W ABOUT 810 MI...1305 KM W OF THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Grace was located near latitude 13.7 North, longitude 35.9 West. Grace is moving toward the west near 17 mph (28 km/h). A continued westward motion at a faster forward speed is expected over the next 48 hours. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Pasch