345 
WTNT32 KNHC 250838
TCPAT2

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Philippe Advisory Number   8
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL172023
500 AM AST Mon Sep 25 2023

...PHILIPPE REMAINS STEADY...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.4N 43.9W
ABOUT 1320 MI...2125 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
ABOUT 1265 MI...2030 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 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 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was
located near latitude 17.4 North, longitude 43.9 West. Philippe is
moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). This general
motion is expected for the next day or two, with a gradual turn to
the northwest by mid-week.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher 
gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next few 
days.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 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 AM AST.

$$
Forecaster Kelly