Epsilon is Now a Hurricane, Continuing Its Northwestward Motion Towards Bermuda

SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST…0300 UTC…INFORMATION
LOCATION…28.5N 56.8W
ABOUT 545 MI…875 KM ESE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…75 MPH…120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 13 MPH…20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…987 MB…29.15 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for…
* Bermuda

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Epsilon was located near latitude 28.5 North, longitude 56.8 West. Epsilon is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue tonight, followed by a slightly slower west-northwestward motion on Wednesday. A turn toward the north-northwest is expected on Thursday. On the forecast track, Epsilon is forecast to move closer to Bermuda on Thursday and make its closest approach to the island on Thursday night.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next day or two.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 345 miles (555 km), mainly to the north of the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 987 MB (29.15 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area by Thursday.

SURF: Large swells generated by Epsilon are expected to affect Bermuda for the next several days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

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