Issued at 1100 AM AST Sun Aug 27 2023
900 WTNT33 KNHC 271442 TCPAT3 BULLETIN Hurricane Franklin Advisory Number 28 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL082023 1100 AM AST Sun Aug 27 2023 ...AIR FORCE HURRICANE HUNTERS FIND FRANKLIN A LITTLE STRONGER... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...25.1N 69.3W ABOUT 275 MI...445 KM NNE OF GRAND TURK ISLAND ABOUT 565 MI...905 KM SSW OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...971 MB...28.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in Bermuda should monitor the progress of this system. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Franklin was located near latitude 25.1 North, longitude 69.3 West. Franklin is moving toward the north-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h). This motion will continue through today, followed by a northward and north-northeastward motion into the early part of the week. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 100 mph (155 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast, and Franklin could become a major hurricane later today or tonight. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 971 mb based on data from aircraft reconnaissance (28.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Franklin are expected to begin affecting Bermuda by tonight. These swells are also likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions beginning late today through the beginning of this week along portions of the east coast of the United States. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Kelly/Pasch
