591 
WTNT35 KNHC 151451
TCPAT5

BULLETIN
Subtropical Storm Ernesto Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL052018
1100 AM AST Wed Aug 15 2018

...SUBTROPICAL DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO SUBTROPICAL STORM
ERNESTO...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...38.1N 46.0W
ABOUT 695 MI...1120 KM SE OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 355 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 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 Subtropical Storm Ernesto
was located near latitude 38.1 North, longitude 46.0 West. The storm
is moving toward the north near 8 mph (13 km/h).  A turn toward the
north-northeast is expected later today, and a faster northeastward
motion is expected by late Thursday and should continue through
early Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Some additional strengthening is possible
during the next 24 hours.  The system is expected to become a
post-tropical cyclone Thursday night or early Friday.

Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km) from the
center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.

$$
Forecaster Brown