Victor Weakening & Becoming Less Organized Over the Eastern Tropical Atlantic
SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST…0300 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…12.3N 35.3W
ABOUT 800 MI…1285 KM WSW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…60 MPH…95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 13 MPH…20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…999 MB…29.50 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 Victor was located near latitude 12.3 North, longitude 35.3 West. Victor is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue with a gradual turn more northwest over the next several days.
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast during the next few days, and Victor is now forecast to become a remnant low Monday night.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 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.Subscribe
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