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Tropical Storm Isaac Advisory Number  18
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL102024
900 AM GMT Mon Sep 30 2024

...ISAAC EXPECTED TO BECOME POST-TROPICAL LATER TODAY...


SUMMARY OF 900 AM GMT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...44.7N 31.3W
ABOUT 515 MI...825 KM NNW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 60 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 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 900 AM GMT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Isaac was
located near latitude 44.7 North, longitude 31.3 West.  Isaac is
moving toward the east-northeast near 15 mph (24 km/h).  A turn
toward the northeast at a similar forward speed is expected on
Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Slow weakening is expected during the next several days.
Isaac is forecast to become a post-tropical cyclone later today.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 230 miles (370 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 975 mb (28.80 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Isaac will affect the Azores over the
next few 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 300 PM GMT.

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Forecaster Pasch