Issued at 300 PM GMT Fri Sep 15 2023
113 WTNT34 KNHC 151453 TCPAT4 BULLETIN 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 ---------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- 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 ---------------------- 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 ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM GMT. $$ Forecaster Bucci