ZCZC MIATCPAT3 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM HENRI ADVISORY NUMBER 8 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL082015 500 PM AST THU SEP 10 2015 ...HENRI REMAINS POORLY ORGANIZED WHILE IT MOVES NORTHWARD... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...33.9N 60.7W ABOUT 260 MI...420 KM ENE OF BERMUDA ABOUT 970 MI...1560 KM SSW OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 5 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Henri was located near latitude 33.9 North, longitude 60.7 West. Henri is moving toward the north near 15 mph (24 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue with an increase in forward speed through tonight. A faster northeastward motion is predicted on Friday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours and Henri could become a post-tropical cyclone by Saturday. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Blake NNNN