ZCZC MIATCPAT4 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Hurricane Lee Advisory Number 36 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142017 1100 PM AST Tue Sep 26 2017 ...LEE REMAINS JUST BELOW MAJOR HURRICANE STRENGTH... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...30.0N 55.5W ABOUT 570 MI...920 KM ESE OF BERMUDA ABOUT 1715 MI...2760 KM W OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...971 MB...28.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Lee was located near latitude 30.0 North, longitude 55.5 West. Lee is moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h). The hurricane is expected to turn northwestward on Wednesday and northward on Thursday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 110 mph (175 km/h) with higher gusts. Lee could become a major hurricane on Wednesday before weakening likely begins on Thursday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 971 mb (28.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi NNNN