ZCZC MIATCPAT1 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Jose Advisory Number 12 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL112023 500 AM AST Fri Sep 01 2023 ...COMPACT JOSE STRONGER... ...BUT STILL EXPECTED TO BE ABSORBED BY LARGER HURRICANE FRANKLIN BY SATURDAY MORNING... SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...33.9N 52.0W ABOUT 750 MI...1205 KM ENE OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 5 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Jose was located near latitude 33.9 North, longitude 52.0 West. Jose is moving toward the north near 18 mph (30 km/h). An accelerated northward motion is expected today. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast, and Jose is expected to become absorbed by Franklin tonight or early Saturday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Roberts NNNN