Issued at 500 PM AST Wed Oct 02 2024
000 WTNT32 KNHC 022042 TCPAT2 BULLETIN Hurricane Kirk Advisory Number 13 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122024 500 PM AST Wed Oct 02 2024 ...KIRK EXPECTED TO BECOME A LARGE AND FORMIDABLE MAJOR HURRICANE... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.9N 44.0W ABOUT 1330 MI...2145 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS ABOUT 1165 MI...1875 KM ENE OF THE LESSER ANTILLES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...975 MB...28.80 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Kirk was located near latitude 18.9 North, longitude 44.0 West. Kirk is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this general motion is expected over the day or so with a gradual turn more to the north-northwest and northward by this weekend. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast over the next several days and Kirk is expected to become a major hurricane tomorrow. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 220 miles (350 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 975 mb (28.80 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Kirk are beginning to spread outward and could affect portions of Leeward Islands and Bermuda by this weekend. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Papin
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