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Hurricane Lorenzo Advisory Number  20
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL132019
1100 AM AST Fri Sep 27 2019

...LORENZO WEAKENS A LITTLE AS IT MOVES NORTH-NORTHWESTWARD...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.4N 42.9W
ABOUT 1600 MI...2575 KM SW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...140 MPH...220 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...943 MB...27.85 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 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Lorenzo was
located near latitude 19.4 North, longitude 42.9 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 tonight or on Saturday, followed by a turn toward
the north-northeast on Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 140 mph (220 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, and 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 943 mb (27.85 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
Lesser Antilles beginning later today through Saturday.  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 500 PM AST.

$$
Forecaster Beven