ZCZC MIATCPAT4 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Margot Advisory Number 33 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142023 300 PM GMT Fri Sep 15 2023 ...MARGOT'S TROPICAL-STORM-FORCE WINDS EXPAND NORTHWARD... SUMMARY OF 300 PM GMT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...36.3N 38.2W ABOUT 625 MI...1010 KM W OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...SE OR 135 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...990 MB...29.24 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 PM GMT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Margot was located near latitude 36.3 North, longitude 38.2 West. Margot is moving toward the southeast near 5 mph (7 km/h), and is expected to make a slow clockwise loop during the next day or two. A faster northeastward motion is forecast by Monday. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Some additional weakening is forecast during the next couple of days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 300 miles (480 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 990 mb (29.24 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Margot will continue to affect the Azores for the next several days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM GMT. $$ Forecaster Bucci NNNN