ZCZC MIATCPAT3 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM CLAUDETTE ADVISORY NUMBER 6 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL032015 500 PM AST TUE JUL 14 2015 ...CLAUDETTE EXPECTED TO BECOME POST-TROPICAL TONIGHT... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...42.5N 59.8W ABOUT 240 MI...385 KM SE OF HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 50 DEGREES AT 21 MPH...33 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Claudette was located near latitude 42.5 North, longitude 59.8 West. Claudette is moving toward the northeast near 21 mph (33 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue overnight. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is likely, and Claudette is expected to become a post-tropical cyclone tonight. Dissipation is forecast on Wednesday. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Kimberlain NNNN