000 WTNT32 KNHC 111434 TCPAT2 BULLETIN HURRICANE KATE ADVISORY NUMBER 11 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL122015 1100 AM AST WED NOV 11 2015 ...HURRICANE KATE RACING EAST-NORTHEASTWARD... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...36.8N 60.5W ABOUT 395 MI...635 KM NE OF BERMUDA ABOUT 780 MI...1260 KM SSW OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 65 DEGREES AT 45 MPH...72 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...985 MB...29.09 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 Hurricane Kate was located near latitude 36.8 North, longitude 60.5 West. Kate is racing toward the east-northeast near 45 mph (72 km/h). A slower motion toward the east-northeast to northeastward is expected during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds remain near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Kate is expected to lose tropical characteristics by early Thursday, but remain a powerful cyclone during the next couple of days. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 205 miles (335 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 985 mb (29.09 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells from Kate will continue to affect Bermuda through tonight. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi