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Hurricane Ophelia Advisory Number  12
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL172017
1100 PM AST Wed Oct 11 2017

...OPHELIA STRENGTHENING OVER THE EASTERN ATLANTIC OCEAN...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...30.0N 35.7W
ABOUT 745 MI...1195 KM SW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 40 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...986 MB...29.12 INCHES


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

Interests in the eastern Azores should monitor the progress of
Ophelia.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Ophelia was
located near latitude 30.0 North, longitude 35.7 West. Ophelia is
moving toward the northeast near 3 mph (6 km/h).  This general
motion is expected on Thursday, followed by faster motion toward
the east-northeast or northeast on Friday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Some slight strengthening is possible over the
next day or two.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles
(110 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 986 mb (29.12 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.

$$
Forecaster Blake