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Old 30th October 2018, 08:40
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BULLETIN
Hurricane Oscar Advisory Number 13
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL162018
1100 PM AST Mon Oct 29 2018

...OSCAR STRENGTHENS WHILE MOVING NORTHWARD OVER THE CENTRAL
ATLANTIC...
...EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HIGH SURF ALONG BERMUDA BEACHES THROUGH
WEDNESDAY...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...27.4N 58.3W
ABOUT 515 MI...830 KM SE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 10 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...970 MB...28.65 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 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Oscar was located
near latitude 27.4 North, longitude 58.3 West. Oscar is moving
toward the north near 9 mph (15 km/h). The hurricane is forecast to
accelerate toward the north-northeast or northeast during the next
couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 105 mph (165 km/h)
with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is still possible
tonight and early Tuesday, followed by gradual weakening thereafter.
Oscar is forecast to become a powerful extratropical low over the
north-central Atlantic by late Wednesday.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles
(110 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 970 mb (28.65 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Large swells generated by Oscar will affect Bermuda through
Wednesday. Please consult products from your local weather office
as these conditions could cause life-threatening surf and rip
currents.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.








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