ZCZC MIATCPAT4 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lee Advisory Number 47 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142017 500 PM AST Fri Sep 29 2017 ...LEE RAPIDLY HEADING NORTHEASTWARD OVER THE OPEN ATLANTIC... ...EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE ON SATURDAY... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...42.2N 46.0W ABOUT 1040 MI...1675 KM WNW OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 36 MPH...57 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 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 Lee was located near latitude 42.2 North, longitude 46.0 West. Lee is moving toward the northeast near 36 mph (57 km/h). Lee is forecast to remain on this heading with an increase in forward speed later today and Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Some weakening is expected during the next 12 to 24 hours, and Lee will likely dissipate on Saturday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Zelinsky NNNN