Tropical Storm Watch for Bermuda Has Been Canceled as Ana Starts to Curve Away from the Island
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…34.3N 63.0W
ABOUT 175 MI…280 KM NE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…45 MPH…75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…W OR 270 DEGREES AT 3 MPH…6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1006 MB…29.71 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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The Bermuda Weather Service has discontinued the Tropical Storm Watch for Bermuda. 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 Subtropical Storm Ana was located near latitude 34.3 North, longitude 63.0 West. The storm is moving toward the west near 3 mph (6 km/h). A turn toward the north at a slow forward speed is expected later today, followed by a faster motion toward the northeast Sunday and Monday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast today, but gradual weakening is expected tonight and Sunday. Ana is expected to dissipate in a couple of days. Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) mainly to the north of the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 MB (29.71 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND: Locally gusty winds are possible on Bermuda today.