851 WTNT33 KNHC 051443 TCPAT3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Gabrielle Advisory Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL082019 1100 AM AST Thu Sep 05 2019 ...GABRIELLE MAINTAINING TROPICAL STORM STRENGTH... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...22.8N 35.5W ABOUT 885 MI...1420 KM NW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS ABOUT 1165 MI...1875 KM SSW OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gabrielle was located near latitude 22.8 North, longitude 35.5 West. Gabrielle is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). A slightly faster northwestward motion is expected for the next 3 days. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight weakening is possible today or tomorrow. Slow strengthening is then anticipated over the weekend. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles (335 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Zelinsky