Victor Strengthening & Getting Closer to Hurricane Strength

Scott Martin | September 30, 2021 @ 10:11 pm

SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST…0300 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…10.6N 30.7W
ABOUT 585 MI…940 KM SW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…60 MPH…95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 12 MPH…19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…997 MB…29.44 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 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Victor was located near latitude 10.6 North, longitude 30.7 West. Victor is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A west-northwest to northwest motion over the eastern tropical Atlantic is expected through the weekend.

Recent satellite wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds are now near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next day or so. However, a weakening trend is expected to begin over the weekend.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km) mainly to the northeast of the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.