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Hurricane Nigel Advisory Number  19
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL152023
1100 PM AST Tue Sep 19 2023

...NIGEL TURNS NORTHWARD...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...33.2N 54.7W
ABOUT 590 MI...950 KM E OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 355 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...971 MB...28.68 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 Hurricane Nigel was located
near latitude 33.2 North, longitude 54.7 West. Nigel is moving
toward the north near 15 mph (24 km/h).  A turn toward the northeast
with an increase in forward speed is expected on Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph (155 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Some additional strengthening is possible through early
Wednesday. Weakening is expected on Thursday and Friday. Nigel is
forecast to become a strong post-tropical cyclone by Friday.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles
(280 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 971 mb (28.68 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.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.

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Forecaster Bucci
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