Chantal Becomes A Remnant Low

SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST…0300 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…35.6N 40.9W
ABOUT 785 MI…1265 KM W OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…30 MPH…45 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…S OR 185 DEGREES AT 6 MPH…9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1014 MB…29.95 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 Post-Tropical Cyclone
Chantal was located near latitude 35.6 North, longitude 40.9 West.
The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the south near 6 mph (9
km/h). A turn toward the southwest and west is expected over the
weekend, followed by a slow motion toward the northwest Sunday night
and Monday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph (45 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual weakening is anticipated and Chantal is forecast to
dissipate on Monday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1014 mb (29.95 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.

NEXT ADVISORY
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This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane
Center on Chantal. Additional information on this system can be
found in High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service,
under AWIPS header NFDHSFAT1, WMO header FZNT01 KWBC, and online at
ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.php

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