Hurricane Margot Advisory Number 29
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142023
Issued by the NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
300 PM GMT Thu Sep 14 2023
SUMMARY OF 300 PM GMT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...36.5N 39.8W
ABOUT 710 MI...1145 KM W OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 30 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...978 MB...28.88 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 300 PM GMT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Margot was located near latitude 36.5 North, longitude 39.8 West. Margot is moving toward the north-northeast near 6 mph (9 km/h), and a slower forward motion is expected today. Margot is forecast to meander within weak steering currents on Friday and make a small clockwise loop over the weekend.
Satellite-wind data indicate that the maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast over the next few days.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center and tropi-cal-storm-force winds extend outward up to 230 miles (370 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 978 mb (28.88 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Margot will continue to affect the Azores for the next several days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.
Forecaster Fracasso/Blake
