Post-Tropical Cyclone Jerry Continues To Weaken
SUMMARY OF 100 PM CDT INFORMATION
LOCATION…32.1N 66.1W
ABOUT 75 MI…125 KM W OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…40 MPH…65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…ENE OR 70 DEGREES AT 12 MPH…19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…999 MB…29.50 INCHES
A Tropical Storm Warning continues for Bermuda.
At 200 PM AST (1800 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Jerry was located near latitude 32.1 North, longitude 66.1 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the east-northeast near 12 mph (19 km/h). A continued east-northeasterly motion is expected for the next couple of days, followed by a turn toward the east on Friday. On the forecast track, the center of Jerry is expected to pass near or over Bermuda later today.
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected during the next few days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 MB (29.50 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected on Bermuda by this afternoon and could continue through this evening.
RAINFALL: Jerry is expected to produce 1 inch or less of rainfall across Bermuda through tonight.
SURF: Swells generated by Jerry will continue to affect Bermuda during the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
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