BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Teddy Advisory Number 13
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL202020
500 PM AST Tue Sep 15 2020

…STEADY TEDDY EXPECTED TO TURN NORTHWESTWARD AND STRENGTHEN
TONIGHT…

SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST…2100 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…14.6N 47.9W
ABOUT 895 MI…1440 KM E OF THE LESSER ANTILLES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…65 MPH…100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 13 MPH…20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…997 MB…29.44 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 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Teddy was
located near latitude 14.6 North, longitude 47.9 West. Teddy is
moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). A steady
northwest motion at 10 to 15 mph is expected through the end of the
week.

Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts. Strengthening is forecast, and Teddy could become a
hurricane tonight. Teddy is forecast to be near major hurricane
strength within a few days.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles (295 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Large swells generated by Tropical Storm Teddy are expected
to reach the Lesser Antilles and the northeastern coast of South
America on Wednesday. These swells are likely to cause life-
threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult
products from your local weather office.