Issued at 500 PM AST Sun Sep 24 2023
000 WTNT32 KNHC 242038 TCPAT2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Philippe Advisory Number 6 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL172023 500 PM AST Sun Sep 24 2023 ...PHILIPPE MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD ACROSS THE CENTRAL TROPICAL ATLANTIC... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.8N 42.5W ABOUT 1225 MI...1975 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 16.8 North, longitude 42.5 West. Philippe is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). This general motion is expected for the next couple of days, with a turn to the northwest anticipated by Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Little overall change in strength is forecast during the next 72 hours. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Blake