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Tropical Storm Teddy Advisory Number 8
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL202020
1100 AM AST Mon Sep 14 2020
...TEDDY POISED TO STRENGTHEN AS IT MOVES ACROSS THE TROPICAL
ATLANTIC...
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION -----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...12.8N 42.8W
ABOUT 1250 MI...2015 KM E OF THE LESSER ANTILLES
ABOUT 1275 MI...2055 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 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 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Teddy was
located near latitude 12.8 North, longitude 42.8 West. Teddy is
moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h), and a westward
motion is expected to continue today, followed by a slightly
slower west-northwestward motion tonight and Tuesday. A turn
toward the northwest and a further decrease in forward speed is
forecast by Wednesday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Steady strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and
Teddy is forecast to become a hurricane by Tuesday night.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km)
from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Large swells generated by Tropical Storm Teddy are expected
to reach the Lesser Antilles and the northeastern coast of South
America on Wednesday. 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 500 PM AST.