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WTNT32 KNHC 162045
TCPAT2

BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM KARL ADVISORY NUMBER  10
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL122016
500 PM AST FRI SEP 16 2016

...KARL FIGHTING A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.8N 35.6W
ABOUT 790 MI...1270 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
ABOUT 1725 MI...2775 KM E OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 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 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Karl was
located near latitude 18.8 North, longitude 35.6 West. Karl is
moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h) and this general
motion is expected for the next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds remain 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 230 miles (370 km)
from the center.

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


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.

$$
Forecaster Blake