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Tropical Storm Epsilon Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL272020
500 PM AST Mon Oct 19 2020
 
...EPSILON REMAINS STATIONARY OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...25.5N 55.5W
ABOUT 730 MI...1180 KM SE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...998 MB...29.47 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warning in effect.
 
Interests in Bermuda should monitor the progress of this system.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Epsilon was
located near latitude 25.5 North, longitude 55.5 West.  Epsilon is
nearly stationary. A slow northward motion is expected tonight, 
followed by a northwestward or west-northwestward motion with an 
increase in forward speed through midweek.  On the forecast track, 
Epsilon is forecast to approach Bermuda on Thursday. 
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is expected during the next couple of days, 
and Epsilon is forecast to be at or near hurricane strength on
Wednesday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 275 miles (445 km), 
primarily to the north of the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 998 mb (29.47 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Epsilon are expected to affect Bermuda 
for the next several 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 PM AST.
 
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Forecaster Reinhart/Brown
 
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