Wilfred Moving West-Northwestward with Little Change in Intensity

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Wilfred Advisory Number 5…Corrected
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL232020
1100 AM AST Sat Sep 19 2020

WILFRED MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD ACROSS THE TROPICAL ATLANTIC WITH LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…13.4N 38.1W
ABOUT 960 MI…1540 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
ABOUT 1555 MI…2505 KM E OF THE LESSER ANTILLES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…40 MPH…65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 14 MPH…22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1007 MB…29.74 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 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Wilfred was located near latitude 13.4 North, longitude 38.1 West. Wilfred is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 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. Little change in intensity is expected for the next day or so, followed by gradual weakening on Monday. Wilfred is expected to become a remnant low by Monday night and dissipate on Tuesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 MB (29.74 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None

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