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Tropical Storm KATIA


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Tropical Storm Katia Advisory Number   7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL122023
300 AM GMT Sun Sep 03 2023
 
...KATIA'S THUNDERSTORMS DECREASING...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 AM GMT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...26.5N 31.0W
ABOUT 855 MI...1375 KM NNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 340 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 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 300 AM GMT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Katia was
located near latitude 26.5 North, longitude 31.0 West. Katia is
moving toward the north-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h).  A turn to
the northwest is expected shortly, and this general motion with a
decrease in forward speed is expected through Monday.
 
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with
higher gusts.  Gradual weakening is expected, and the system could
degenerate into a remnant low on Monday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 AM GMT.
 
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Forecaster Bucci
 
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