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Hurricane Nigel Advisory Number  20
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL152023
500 AM AST Wed Sep 20 2023
 
...NIGEL HOLDING STEADY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...34.4N 54.9W
ABOUT 590 MI...950 KM ENE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 355 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...971 MB...28.68 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Nigel was located
near latitude 34.4 North, longitude 54.9 West. Nigel is moving
toward the north near 16 mph (26 km/h). A turn toward the northeast
with an increase in forward speed is expected later today.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph (155 km/h) with higher 
gusts. Nigel has likely reached its peak intensity, with gradual 
weakening expected later today, followed by faster rate of weakening 
on Friday. Nigel is forecast to become a 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 160 miles
(260 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 971 mb (28.68 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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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
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.
 
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Forecaster Kelly
 
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