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WTNT33 KNHC 290837
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BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Rina Advisory Number 4
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182023
500 AM AST Fri Sep 29 2023

...RINA STRENGTHENS SLIGHTLY...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...18.9N 46.6W
ABOUT 1080 MI...1740 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 340 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 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 Rina was
located near latitude 18.9 North, longitude 46.6 West. Rina is
moving toward the north-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h). A
northwestward to west-northwestward motion, with a slight increase
in forward speed, is expected for the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Slight strengthening is forecast later today, followed by little
change in intensity through Saturday. Gradual weakening is expected
to begin Sunday.

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

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.

$$
Forecaster Bucci


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