ZCZC MIATCPAT2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Gert Advisory Number 24 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062023 500 PM AST Sun Sep 03 2023 ...GERT WEAKENS WHILE IT ACCELERATES AROUND POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE IDALIA... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...32.8N 51.3W ABOUT 785 MI...1265 KM E OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 25 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gert was located near latitude 32.8 North, longitude 51.3 West. Gert is moving toward the north-northeast near 18 mph (30 km/h). An even faster northward motion is expected to begin tonight. After that, Gert is forecast to turn toward the north-northwest as it continues to accelerate around Post-Tropical Cyclone Idalia. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Some additional weakening is possible tonight. Gert is forecast to dissipate tomorrow. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster D. Zelinsky NNNN