...LIKELY TO RAPIDLY INTENSIFY INTO AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS MAJOR HURRICANE BY SATUR-DAY...
Tropical Storm Lee Advisory Number 5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132023
1100 AM AST Wed Sep 06 2023
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.1N 45.5W
ABOUT 1200 MI...1930 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...994 MB...29.36 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Interests in the northern Leeward Islands should monitor the
progress of this system.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lee was located near latitude 14.1 North, longitude 45.5 West. Lee is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h) and this mo-tion is expected to continue for the next few days with a slight reduction in forward speed.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Continued steady to rapid strengthening is forecast, and Lee is expected to become a hurricane later today and a major hurricane in a couple of days.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 994 mb (29.36 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Lee are expected to reach portions of the Lesser Antilles on Friday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.
Forecaster Brown
https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/lee-close-to-hurricane-strength
