• TS Fay moving westward

    From Mike Powell@1:2320/107 to All on Thu Sep 24 08:11:56 2026
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    BULLETIN
    Tropical Storm Fay Advisory Number 17
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062026
    900 AM GMT Thu Sep 24 2026

    ...FAY MOVING WESTWARD OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC...


    SUMMARY OF 900 AM GMT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------
    LOCATION...29.8N 40.5W
    ABOUT 955 MI...1540 KM WSW OF THE AZORES
    MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
    PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
    MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1010 MB...29.83 INCHES


    WATCHES AND WARNINGS
    --------------------
    There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


    DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
    ----------------------
    At 900 AM GMT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Fay was
    located near latitude 29.8 North, longitude 40.5 West. Fay is moving
    toward the west near 7 mph (11 km/h). A generally westward motion
    with some decrease in forward speed is expected over the next few
    days.

    Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
    Some slight strengthening is possible over the next day or so, with
    gradual weakening expected thereafter.

    Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
    from the center.

    The estimated minimum central pressure is 1010 mb (29.83 inches).


    HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
    ----------------------
    None.


    NEXT ADVISORY
    -------------
    Next complete advisory at 300 PM GMT.

    $$
    Forecaster Kelly


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