000 WTNT32 KNHC 030235 TCPAT2 BULLETIN TROPICAL DEPRESSION BONNIE ADVISORY NUMBER 26 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL022016 1100 PM EDT THU JUN 02 2016 ...BONNIE CONTINUES TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM EDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...35.7N 74.3W ABOUT 75 MI...120 KM ENE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 55 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 1100 PM EDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Bonnie was located near latitude 35.7 North, longitude 74.3 West. The depression is moving toward the northeast near 6 mph (9 km/h), and a turn toward the east-northeast and east with increasing forward speed is expected over the next 48 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is possible during the next 24 hours, and Bonnie could become a tropical storm again. A weakening trend is expected to begin by Friday night, and Bonnie is expected to again become a post-tropical low on Saturday. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- STORM SURGE: Localized coastal flooding and dangerous surf are possible along portions of the North Carolina coast, including the Outer Banks, through tonight. For information specific to your area, please see products issued by your local National Weather Service office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM EDT. $$ Forecaster Pasch