817 WTNT34 KNHC 090239 TCPAT4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Debby Advisory Number 7 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL042018 1100 PM AST Wed Aug 08 2018 ...DEBBY STRONGER THAN EXPECTED... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...42.8N 46.5W ABOUT 1075 MI...1730 KM WNW OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 40 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 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 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Debby was located near latitude 42.8 North, longitude 46.5 West. Debby is moving toward the northeast near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this motion with an increase in forward speed is expected until the storm dissipates in couple of days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast, and Debby is expected to become an extratropical cyclone on Thursday, and dissipate by Friday. 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 ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi