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BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Franklin Advisory Number 23
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL082023
500 AM AST Sat Aug 26 2023

...FRANKLIN SLOWLY STRENGTHENING...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...22.8N 65.8W
ABOUT 350 MI...565 KM ENE OF GRAND TURK ISLAND
ABOUT 660 MI...1060 KM S OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 60 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...992 MB...29.30 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 center of Tropical Storm Franklin was
located near latitude 22.8 North, longitude 65.8 West. Franklin is
moving toward the east-northeast near 6 mph (9 km/h). A sharp turn
toward the north is expected later today, followed by a northward to north-northwestward motion over the western Atlantic through early
next week.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph (100 km/h)
with higher gusts. Steady strengthening is forecast, and Franklin
could become a hurricane within the next day or so.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 992 mb (29.30 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Franklin are expected to begin affecting
Bermuda by Sunday night. 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 Cangialosi


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