Issued at 500 AM AST Tue Sep 19 2023 


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BULLETIN
Hurricane Nigel Advisory Number  16
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL152023
500 AM AST Tue Sep 19 2023
 
...NIGEL FORECAST TO INTENSIFY TODAY WITH A LARGE EYE OVER THE 
SUBTROPICAL CENTRAL ATLANTIC...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...29.6N 53.6W
ABOUT 690 MI...1110 KM ESE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...979 MB...28.91 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 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Nigel was located
near latitude 29.6 North, longitude 53.6 West. Nigel is moving
toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h).  The hurricane is 
forecast to turn northward late today, and then accelerate 
rapidly northeastward through the rest of the week.
 
Maximum sustained winds remain near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher
gusts. Nigel is forecast to strengthen some through early 
Wednesday, with weakening likely on Thursday and Friday. Nigel is 
forecast to become a strong post-tropical cyclone on Friday.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles
(280 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 979 mb (28.91 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Nigel are expected to reach Bermuda 
later today.  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 AM AST.
 
$$
Forecaster Blake


Source: Hurricane Nigel Public Advisory Number 16