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Hurricane Nigel Advisory Number  21
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL152023
1100 AM AST Wed Sep 20 2023
 
...NIGEL HEADED NORTH...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...36.1N 54.4W
ABOUT 650 MI...1045 KM ENE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 10 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...975 MB...28.80 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 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Nigel was located
near latitude 36.1 North, longitude 54.4 West.  Nigel is moving
toward the north near 18 mph (30 km/h).  A turn toward the northeast
with an increase in forward speed is expected later today, followed 
by a faster northeastward motion over the next day or two.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Weakening is forecast during the next couple of days, 
and 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 975 mb (28.80 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 500 PM AST.
 
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Forecaster Pasch
 
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