Wilfred Struggling to Hang On to Tropical Storm Strength

Scott Martin | September 18, 2020 @ 9:49 pm

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Wilfred Advisory Number 3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL232020
1100 PM AST Fri Sep 18 2020

POORLY ORGANIZED WILFRED STILL A STORM

SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST…0300 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…12.8N 36.0W
ABOUT 830 MI…1340 KM WSW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…40 MPH…65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 18 MPH…30 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1008 MB…29.77 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 Wilfred was located near latitude 12.8 North, longitude 36.0 West. Wilfred is moving toward the west-northwest near 18 mph (30 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue for the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is possible Saturday before weakening likely begins by Sunday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 MB (29.77 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.