Tropical Storm Paulette Advisory Number 7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL172020
1100 AM AST Tue Sep 08 2020
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.4N 43.3W
ABOUT 1285 MI...2065 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
ABOUT 1295 MI...2090 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 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 Paulette was located near latitude 18.4 North, longitude 43.3 West. Paulette is moving toward the northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h). A turn toward the west-northwest or west with a slight increase in forward speed is expected during the next couple of days.
Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Moderate additional strengthening is possible today and Paulette could be near hurricane strength by tonight. Gradual weakening is expected by late Wednesday.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 995 mb (29.39 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
Forecaster Zelinsky
