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Tropical Storm MARGOT


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Tropical Storm Margot Advisory Number  11
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL142023
1100 PM AST Sat Sep 09 2023
 
...MARGOT A LITTLE STRONGER...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...21.6N 39.1W
ABOUT 1060 MI...1705 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 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 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Margot was
located near latitude 21.6 North, longitude 39.1 West.  Margot is
moving toward the northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h).  A gradual turn 
to the north-northwest and north is expected during the next couple 
of days

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Additional strengthening is forecast, and 
Margo is likely to become a hurricane within the next few days.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 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 500 AM AST.
 
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Forecaster Pasch
 
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