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Tropical Storm MARGOT


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Tropical Storm Margot Advisory Number  33
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL142023
300 PM GMT Fri Sep 15 2023
 
...MARGOT'S TROPICAL-STORM-FORCE WINDS EXPAND NORTHWARD...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 PM GMT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...36.3N 38.2W
ABOUT 625 MI...1010 KM W OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...SE OR 135 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...990 MB...29.24 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 PM GMT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Margot was
located near latitude 36.3 North, longitude 38.2 West. Margot is
moving toward the southeast near 5 mph (7 km/h), and is expected to 
make a slow clockwise loop during the next day or two.  A faster 
northeastward motion is forecast by Monday.
 
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 65 mph (100 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Some additional weakening is forecast during 
the next couple of days. 
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 300 miles (480 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 990 mb (29.24 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Margot will continue to affect the
Azores for the next several days. These swells are likely to cause
life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult
products from your local weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 PM GMT.
 
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Forecaster Bucci
 
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