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Hurricane Lorenzo Advisory Number  19
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL132019
500 AM AST Fri Sep 27 2019

...POWERFUL LORENZO MAINTAINING STRENGTH...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.6N 42.1W
ABOUT 1620 MI...2605 KM SW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...145 MPH...230 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...937 MB...27.67 INCHES


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


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Lorenzo was
located near latitude 18.6 North, longitude 42.1 West. Lorenzo is
moving toward the north-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this
general motion is forecast to continue today. A turn toward the
north is expected on Saturday, followed by a turn toward the
northeast on Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 145 mph (230 km/h) with higher
gusts. Lorenzo is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson
Hurricane Wind Scale. Some fluctuations in strength are possible
today. Slow weakening is forecast to begin by the weekend.

Lorenzo is a large hurricane. Hurricane-force winds extend outward
up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force
winds extend outward up to 265 miles (425 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 937 mb (27.67 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Lorenzo are affecting portions of the
northeastern coast of South America and will affect portions of the
Windward Islands beginning today. These swells are likely to cause
life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.  Please consult
products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.

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Forecaster Zelinsky