BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Teddy Advisory Number 12
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL202020
1100 AM AST Tue Sep 15 2020

…TEDDY WILL LIKELY BECOME A HURRICANE LATER TODAY OR EARLY
WEDNESDAY…

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…14.0N 47.0W
ABOUT 960 MI…1545 KM E OF THE LESSER ANTILLES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…65 MPH…100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 13 MPH…20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…999 MB…29.50 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 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Teddy was
located near latitude 14.0 North, longitude 47.0 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 have increased to near 65 mph (100 km/h)
with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast for the next
several days. Teddy will likely become a hurricane later today or
tonight and could reach major hurricane strength in a few days.

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

The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 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.