Paulette Continues Moving Slowly West-Northwestward Over the Central Atlantic

SUMMARY OF 1000 AM CDT…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…20.0N 46.5W
ABOUT 1090 MI…1755 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…60 MPH…95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 9 MPH…15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…996 MB…29.42 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 20.0 North, longitude 46.5 West. Paulette is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h). A general westward or west-northwestward motion is expected through Friday, followed by a turn toward the northwest Friday night and Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Some weakening is forecast during the next couple of days.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 240 miles (390 km) from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 MB (29.42 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Paulette are expected to reach portions of the Leeward Islands Thursday night and Friday and will continue to spread westward to portions of the Greater Antilles, Bahamas, and Bermuda into the 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 400 PM CDT.

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