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Tropical Storm MARGOT


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Tropical Storm Margot Advisory Number   8
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL142023
500 AM AST Sat Sep 09 2023
 
...MARGOT STRENGTHENING OVER THE OPEN TROPICAL EASTERN ATLANTIC...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.9N 36.9W
ABOUT 890 MI...1430 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 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 Margot was
located near latitude 19.9 North, longitude 36.9 West. Margot is
moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). A 
west-northwestward to northwestward motion is expected through 
early Sunday.  A north-northwestward to northward motion is 
forecast to begin by late Sunday.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Gradual strengthening should continue through 
early next week.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.
 
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Forecaster Roberts
 
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