Issued at 1100 AM AST Thu Sep 28 2023
062 WTNT33 KNHC 281452 TCPAT3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Rina Advisory Number 1 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182023 1100 AM AST Thu Sep 28 2023 ...TROPICAL STORM RINA FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL TROPICAL ATLANTIC... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.4N 45.0W ABOUT 1190 MI...1915 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rina was located near latitude 17.4 North, longitude 45.0 West. Rina is moving toward the north-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h), and the storm is expected to turn more westward later today or tomorrow. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Some gradual strengthening is forecast during the next few days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Hogsett/Cangialosi