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TROPICAL STORM KATE ADVISORY NUMBER   5
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL122015
1000 PM EST MON NOV 09 2015

...KATE STRENGTHENING AS IT MOVES AWAY FROM THE BAHAMAS...


SUMMARY OF 1000 PM EST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...27.2N 76.0W
ABOUT 175 MI...280 KM NNE OF THE NORTHWESTERN BAHAMAS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 1000 PM EST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kate was
located near latitude 27.2 North, longitude 76.0 West. Kate is
moving toward the north near 16 mph (26 km/h).  A turn toward the
northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected on Tuesday.
On the forecast track Kate is expected to remain well offshore of
the east coast of the United States.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph (95 km/h)
with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is forecast tonight
and Tuesday, followed by little change in strength on Wednesday.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km)
primarily to the east of the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Kate are affecting the eastward-facing
beaches in the northwestern Bahamas.  These swells are likely to
cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please
consult products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 400 AM EST.

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Forecaster Brown