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WTNT33 KNHC 102031
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BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Rene Advisory Number  15
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL182020
500 PM AST Thu Sep 10 2020
 
...RENE EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE IN A COUPLE OF DAYS...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.9N 36.8W
ABOUT 865 MI...1395 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 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 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rene was
located near latitude 18.9 North, longitude 36.8 West.  Rene is
moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h).  This
general motion is expected to continue through Friday, followed
by a turn toward the northwest on Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and 
Rene is expected to become a hurricane by Saturday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.
 
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Forecaster Pasch