• Isaac Becomes a Hurricane

    From Mike Powell@CAPCITY2 to All on Fri Sep 27 07:59:00 2024
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    BULLETIN
    Hurricane Isaac Advisory Number 6
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL102024
    500 AM AST Fri Sep 27 2024

    ...ISAAC BECOMES A HURRICANE...


    SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------
    LOCATION...37.0N 48.5W
    ABOUT 1175 MI...1895 KM W OF THE AZORES
    ABOUT 980 MI...1575 KM ENE OF BERMUDA
    MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H
    PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 90 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
    MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...981 MB...28.97 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 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Isaac was located
    near latitude 37.0 North, longitude 48.5 West. Isaac is moving
    toward the east near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this motion with a
    gradual turn to the east-northeast is expected over the next
    several days.

    Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher
    gusts. Additional strengthening is expected during the next day or
    so followed by gradual weakening by the end of this weekend.

    Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
    center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles
    (110 km).

    The estimated minimum central pressure is 981 mb (28.97 inches).


    HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
    ----------------------
    SURF: Swells generated by Isaac and a large wind fetch from a
    deep-layer trough are affecting portions of the coast of Bermuda and
    could spread into the Azores by this weekend. 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 1100 AM AST.

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    Forecaster Papin
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