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Tropical Storm Kirk Advisory Number 3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122018
1100 PM AST Sat Sep 22 2018

...KIRK MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...9.0N 26.4W
ABOUT 425 MI...680 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kirk was
located near latitude 9.0 North, longitude 26.4 West. Kirk is moving
toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h). A faster westward
motion across the deep tropical Atlantic Ocean is expected Sunday
through Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is forecast through Sunday night, with little
change in intensity expected on Monday and Tuesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.





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Tropical Storm Kirk Advisory Number 5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122018
1100 AM AST Sun Sep 23 2018

...KIRK MOVING RAPIDLY WESTWARD OVER THE EASTERN TROPICAL
ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...9.3N 30.2W
ABOUT 545 MI...880 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 21 MPH...33 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kirk was
located near latitude 9.3 North, longitude 30.2 West. Kirk is
moving toward the west near 21 mph (33 km/h). An even faster
westward motion across the tropical Atlantic is expected through
Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is forecast during the next day or two.
Weakening is likely during the middle to latter part of the week.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.






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Tropical Depression Kirk Advisory Number 7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122018
1100 PM AST Sun Sep 23 2018

...KIRK WEAKER AND ACCELERATING WESTWARD...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...9.4N 35.5W
ABOUT 835 MI...1345 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 25 MPH...41 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Kirk
was located near latitude 9.4 North, longitude 35.5 West. The
depression is moving toward the west near 25 mph (41 km/h). A
rapid westward motion is anticipated for the next day or two.
A slight decrease in forward motion is expected by mid-week.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h) with
higher gusts. Little change in the maximum winds is forecast during
the next several days. It is possible that Kirk could degenerate
into a trough of low pressure during the next day or two while it
moves quickly across the tropical central Atlantic.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.





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Final Warning

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Remnants Of Kirk Advisory Number 9
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122018
1100 AM AST Mon Sep 24 2018

...KIRK NO LONGER HAS A CLOSED CIRCULATION...
...ADVISORIES ARE BEING DISCONTINUED...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...10.0N 39.5W
ABOUT 1070 MI...1725 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
ABOUT 1470 MI...2365 KM E OF THE WINDWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 23 MPH...37 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the remnants of Kirk were located near
latitude 10.0 North, longitude 39.5 West. The remnants are moving
toward the west near 23 mph (37 km/h) and this general motion is
expected to continue over the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane
Center on this system unless regeneration occurs. Additional
information on this system can be found in High Seas Forecasts
issued by the National Weather Service, under AWIPS header
NFDHSFAT1, WMO header FZNT01 KWBC, and available on the Web
at https://ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.shtml.






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Regeneration

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Kirk Intermediate Advisory Number 13A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122018
200 AM AST Thu Sep 27 2018

...KIRK APPROACHING THE LESSER ANTILLES...
...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN PORTIONS OF THOSE ISLANDS
LATER TODAY...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM AST...0600 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...13.3N 57.7W
ABOUT 120 MI...195 KM E OF BARBADOS
ABOUT 240 MI...390 KM ESE OF MARTINIQUE
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Barbados
* St. Lucia
* Dominica
* Martinique
* Guadeloupe

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* St. Vincent and the Grenadines

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within 24
hours.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, in this case within 24 hours.

Interests elsewhere in the central and northern Lesser Antilles
should monitor the progress of Kirk as additional warnings or
watches could be issued tonight.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products
issued by your national meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 200 AM AST (0600 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kirk was
located by Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft near latitude
13.3 North, longitude 57.7 West. Kirk is moving toward the
west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h), and this general motion is
expected to continue over the next few days. On the forecast track,
the center of Kirk will move across the Lesser Antilles within the
tropical storm warning area by this evening.

Data from the Hurricane Hunter plane indicate that maximum sustained
winds remain near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual
weakening is anticipated during the next couple of days, but Kirk is
forecast to move across the Lesser Antilles and into the eastern
Caribbean Sea as a tropical storm.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km)
mainly to the north and east of the center. A ship to the north of
the center recently reported sustained tropical-storm-force winds
and high seas.

The minimum central pressure based on the latest aircraft data is
1002 mb (29.59 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected to first reach the
warning area this afternoon, making outside preparations difficult
or dangerous. Tropical storm conditions are possible within the
watch area by this afternoon.

RAINFALL: Kirk is expected to produce total rainfall of 4 to 6
inches across the northern Windward and southern Leeward Islands
with isolated maximum totals up to 10 inches across Martinique and
Dominica. These rains may produce life-threatening flash floods and
mudslides. Across eastern Puerto Rico, Kirk is expected to bring 2
to 4 inches with isolated maximum totals of 6 inches by Friday and
Saturday.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.





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BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Kirk Intermediate Advisory Number 14A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122018
800 AM AST Thu Sep 27 2018

...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OVER PORTIONS OF THE
LESSER ANTILLES LATER TODAY...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM AST...1200 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...13.6N 58.7W
ABOUT 60 MI...95 KM ENE OF BARBADOS
ABOUT 170 MI...275 KM ESE OF MARTINIQUE
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Barbados
* St. Lucia
* Dominica
* Martinique
* Guadeloupe

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Interests elsewhere in the central and northern Lesser Antilles
should monitor the progress of Kirk.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 800 AM AST (1200 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kirk was
located near latitude 13.6 North, longitude 58.7 West. Kirk is
moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h), and this
general motion with a slight decrease in forward speed is expected
over the next few days. On the forecast track, the center of Kirk
will move across the Lesser Antilles within the Tropical Storm
Warning area by this evening.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher
gusts. Gradual weakening is anticipated during the next couple of
days, but Kirk is forecast to move across the Lesser Antilles and
into the eastern Caribbean Sea as a tropical storm.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km),
mostly north and east of the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected to first reach the
warning area this afternoon, making outside preparations difficult
or dangerous. Tropical storm conditions are possible within the
watch area by this afternoon.

RAINFALL: Kirk is expected to produce total rainfall of 4 to 6
inches across the northern Windward and southern Leeward Islands
with isolated maximum totals up to 10 inches across Martinique and
Dominica. These rains may produce life-threatening flash floods and
mudslides. Across eastern Puerto Rico, Kirk is expected to bring 2
to 4 inches with isolated maximum totals of 6 inches by Friday and
Saturday.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.





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BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Kirk Advisory Number 16
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122018
500 PM AST Thu Sep 27 2018

...STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAINFALL EXPECTED TO SPREAD OVER
PORTIONS OF THE LESSER ANTILLES TONIGHT...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...14.2N 60.2W
ABOUT 85 MI...135 KM NW OF BARBADOS
ABOUT 65 MI...100 KM ESE OF MARTINIQUE
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Barbados
* St. Lucia
* Dominica
* Martinique
* Guadeloupe

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Interests elsewhere in the central and northern Lesser Antilles
should monitor the progress of Kirk.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kirk was
located near latitude 14.2 North, longitude 60.2 West. Kirk is
moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h). A west-
northwestward to westward motion is expected over the next couple
of days. On the forecast track, the center of Kirk will move across
the Lesser Antilles within the Tropical Storm Warning area this
evening.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Little change in strength is expected before Kirk moves through the
Lesser Antilles. Gradual weakening is anticipated during the next
couple of days while the system moves over the eastern Caribbean
Sea. Kirk is forecast to become a tropical depression Friday night,
and degenerate into a trough of low pressure by Sunday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km)
primarily to the east of the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected to begin in portions
of the warning area this evening. Tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area in a few hours. Locally higher winds
are possible atop and on the windward sides of hills and mountains.

RAINFALL: Kirk is expected to produce total rainfall of 4 to 6
inches across the northern Windward and southern Leeward Islands
with isolated maximum totals up to 10 inches across Martinique and
Dominica. These rains may produce life-threatening flash floods and
mudslides. Across Saint Croix and eastern Puerto Rico, Kirk is
expected to bring 2 to 4 inches with isolated maximum totals of 6
inches by Friday and Saturday.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next intermediate advisory at 800 PM AST.
Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.






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Tropical Storm Kirk Intermediate Advisory Number 17A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122018
200 AM AST Fri Sep 28 2018

...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS SPREADING ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE LESSER
ANTILLES...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM AST...0600 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...13.3N 62.0W
ABOUT 75 MI...120 KM WSW OF ST. LUCIA
ABOUT 125 MI...200 KM SSW OF MARTINIQUE
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WSW OR 240 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Barbados
* St. Lucia
* Dominica
* Martinique
* Guadeloupe

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Interests elsewhere in the central and northern Lesser Antilles
should monitor the progress of Kirk.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products
issued by your national meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 200 AM AST (0600 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kirk was
located over the eastern Caribbean Sea near latitude 13.3 North,
longitude 62.0 West. Kirk is moving toward the west-southwest
near 12 mph (19 km/h), but the cyclone should resume a west to
west-northwestward motion later today with an increase in speed into
the weekend. On the forecast track, Kirk's center, or its remnants,
will move across the eastern and central Caribbean Sea over the next
few days.

Recent data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft
indicate that maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph (85 km/h)
with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is anticipated during the next
couple of days while the system moves over the eastern Caribbean
Sea. Kirk is forecast to become a tropical depression later today
and degenerate into a trough of low pressure by Saturday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 miles (240 km)
mainly to the east of the center. Barbados has been reporting
tropical storm force winds during the past couple of hours.

The minimum central pressure based on aircraft data is 1005 mb
(29.68 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are likely occurring over portions
of the warning area and should continue to spread across the
remainder of the warning area today. Tropical storm conditions
are possible within the watch area during he next several
hours. Locally higher winds are likely atop and on the windward
sides of hills and mountains.

RAINFALL: Kirk is expected to produce total rainfall of 4 to 6
inches across the northern Windward and southern Leeward Islands
with isolated maximum totals up to 10 inches across Martinique and
Dominica. These rains may produce life-threatening flash floods and
mudslides. Across Saint Croix and eastern Puerto Rico, Kirk is
expected to bring 2 to 4 inches with isolated maximum totals of 6
inches today and Saturday.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.







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Tropical Storm Kirk Advisory Number 19
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122018
1100 AM AST Fri Sep 28 2018

...KIRK WEAKENING OVER THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SEA...
...ASSOCIATED WEATHER STILL AFFECTING THE WINDWARD ISLANDS...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...13.8N 63.6W
ABOUT 185 MI...295 KM WSW OF MARTINIQUE
ABOUT 360 MI...575 KM SSE OF SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The Meteorological Service of St. Lucia has discontinued the
Tropical Storm Warning for St. Lucia, and the Meteorological Service
of Barbados has discontinued the Tropical Storm Watch for St.
Vincent and the Grenadines.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products
issued by your national meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kirk was
located near latitude 13.8 North, longitude 63.6 West. Kirk is
moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this
motion is expected to continue through Sunday. On the forecast
track, the center of Kirk or its remnants will move across the
eastern and central Caribbean Sea over the next day or two.

Reports from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft
indicate that maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 45 mph
(75 km/h) with higher gusts. Kirk is forecast to weaken to a
tropical depression tonight, and then degenerate into a trough of
low pressure on Saturday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km)
mainly to the east of the center.

The latest minimum central pressure estimated from the Hurricane
Hunter aircraft data is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
WIND: Squalls with wind gusts to tropical-storm force are possible
over the Windward Islands and the southern Leeward Islands today.

RAINFALL: Kirk is expected to produce total rainfall of 4 to 6
inches across the northern Windward and southern Leeward Islands
with isolated maximum totals up to 10 inches across Martinique and
Dominica. These rains may produce life-threatening flash floods and
mudslides. Across Saint Croix and eastern Puerto Rico, Kirk is
expected to bring 2 to 4 inches with isolated maximum totals of 6
inches today and Saturday.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.






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Final Warning

BULLETIN
Remnants Of Kirk Advisory Number 21
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122018
1100 PM AST Fri Sep 28 2018

...KIRK BECOMES AN OPEN WAVE OVER THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SEA...
...THIS IS THE LAST ADVISORY...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...15.1N 65.8W
ABOUT 190 MI...310 KM SSW OF ST. CROIX
ABOUT 230 MI...370 KM S OF SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the remnants of Kirk were located near
latitude 15.1 North, longitude 65.8 West. The remnants are moving
toward the west-northwest at 14 mph (22 km/h), and the wave is
expected to continue moving westward across the Caribbean Sea
during the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km)
to the east of the wave axis.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
RAINFALL: The remnants of Kirk are expected to produce 2 to 4
inches of rain with isolated maximum totals of 6 inches across St.
Croix and eastern Puerto Rico overnight through Saturday.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane
Center on this system. Additional information on this system can be
found in High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service,
under AWIPS header NFDHSFAT1, WMO header FZNT01 KWBC, and available
on the Web at https://ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.shtml.





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