Hurricane Nigel Advisory Number 21
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL152023
1100 AM AST Wed Sep 20 2023
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...36.1N 54.4W
ABOUT 650 MI...1045 KM ENE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 10 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...975 MB...28.80 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 Hurricane Nigel was located near latitude 36.1 North, lon-gitude 54.4 West. Nigel is moving toward the north near 18 mph (30 km/h). A turn toward the north-east with an increase in forward speed is expected later today, followed by a faster northeastward motion over the next day or two.
Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast dur-ing the next couple of days, and Nigel is forecast to become a post-tropical cyclone by Friday.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center and tropi-cal-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 975 mb (28.80 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Nigel will affect Bermuda during the next couple of days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.
Forecaster Pasch
