ZCZC MIATCPAT5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Hurricane Nigel Advisory Number 19 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL152023 1100 PM AST Tue Sep 19 2023 ...NIGEL TURNS NORTHWARD... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...33.2N 54.7W ABOUT 590 MI...950 KM E OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 355 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...971 MB...28.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Nigel was located near latitude 33.2 North, longitude 54.7 West. Nigel is moving toward the north near 15 mph (24 km/h). A turn toward the northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph (155 km/h) with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is possible through early Wednesday. Weakening is expected on Thursday and Friday. Nigel is forecast to become a strong post-tropical cyclone by Friday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 971 mb (28.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Nigel will affect Bermuda during the next couple of 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 500 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Bucci NNNN