Thread: Tropical Storm Sean - NE of Bermuda

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tropical storm sean intermediate advisory number 2a
nws national hurricane center miami fl al192011
200 pm ast tue nov 08 2011

...sean transitions to a tropical storm...


Summary of 200 pm ast...1800 utc...information
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location...27.7n 69.5w
about 425 mi...685 km sw of bermuda
maximum sustained winds...45 mph...75 km/h
present movement...stationary
minimum central pressure...1002 mb...29.59 inches


watches and warnings
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changes with this advisory...

None.

Summary of watches and warnings in effect...

A tropical storm watch is in effect for...
* bermuda

a tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area...generally within 48 hours.

Interests in bermuda should monitor products issued by the bermuda
weather service.


Discussion and 48-hour outlook
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at 200 pm ast...1800 utc...the center of tropical storm sean was
located near latitude 27.7 north...longitude 69.5 west. Sean has
been nearly stationary during the past several hours...but a slow
motion toward the west-northwest is expected to begin later today.
A turn toward the northwest is forecast by wednesday...with a turn
toward the north likely on thursday.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 45 mph...75 km/h...with higher
gusts. Some increase in strength is possible during the next 48
hours.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 380 miles...610
km...primarily to the north of the center.

Estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb...29.59 inches.


Hazards affecting land
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wind...tropical storm conditions are possible on bermuda late
thursday.

Surf...swells generated by sean are expected to affect portions of
the southeastern coast of the united states during the next couple
of days. These swells will cause life-threatening surf and rip
currents. Please see statements from your local national weather
service office for more details.


Next advisory
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next complete advisory...500 pm ast.

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forecaster blake

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tropical storm sean advisory number 3
nws national hurricane center miami fl al192011
500 pm ast tue nov 08 2011

...sean a little stronger...


Summary of 500 pm ast...2100 utc...information
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location...27.8n 69.8w
about 430 mi...695 km sw of bermuda
maximum sustained winds...50 mph...85 km/h
present movement...wnw or 300 degrees at 2 mph...4 km/h
minimum central pressure...999 mb...29.50 inches


watches and warnings
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changes with this advisory...

None.

Summary of watches and warnings in effect...

a tropical storm watch is in effect for...
* bermuda

a tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area...generally within 48 hours.

Interests in bermuda should monitor products issued by the bermuda
weather service.


Discussion and 48-hour outlook
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at 500 pm ast...2100 utc...the center of tropical storm sean was
located near latitude 27.8 north...longitude 69.8 west. Sean is
moving toward the west-northwest near 2 mph...4 km/h...and this
general motion is expected to continue overnight. A turn toward the
northwest is forecast on wednesday...with turns toward the north and
then toward the northeast anticipated on thursday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph...85 km/h...
With higher gusts. Additional strengthening is possible over the
next couple of days.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 230 miles...370
km...mainly to the north of the center.

Estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb...29.50 inches.


Hazards affecting land
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wind...tropical storm conditions are possible on bermuda late
thursday or early friday.

Surf...swells generated by sean are expected to affect portions of
the southeastern coast of the united states during the next couple
of days. These swells will cause life-threatening surf and rip
currents. Please see statements from your local national weather
service office for more details.


Next advisory
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next intermediate advisory...800 pm ast.
Next complete advisory...1100 pm ast.

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forecaster blake

Yep .... Still hurricane/tropical storm season! Always amazes me when folks going to Bermuda this time of year think the risk is over....

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tropical storm sean advisory number 5
nws national hurricane center miami fl al192011
400 am est wed nov 09 2011

...sean drifting westward...tropical storm warning issued for
bermuda...


Summary of 400 am est...0900 utc...information
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location...27.9n 70.4w
about 450 mi...730 km sw of bermuda
maximum sustained winds...50 mph...85 km/h
present movement...w or 270 degrees at 3 mph...6 km/h
minimum central pressure...995 mb...29.38 inches


watches and warnings
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changes with this advisory...

The bermuda weather service has issued a tropical storm warning for
bermuda.

Summary of watches and warnings in effect...

A tropical storm warning is in effect for...
* bermuda

a tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.

Interests in bermuda should monitor products issued by the bermuda
weather service.


Discussion and 48-hour outlook
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at 400 am est...0900 utc...the center of tropical storm sean was
located near latitude 27.9 north...longitude 70.4 west. Sean is
moving toward the west near 3 mph...6 km/h. A gradual turn toward
the north is expected over the next 24 hours...followed by a turn
toward the northeast and an increase in forward speed on thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph...85 km/h...with higher
gusts. Some strengthening is possible today and tonight.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 290 miles...465 km
from the center. Noaa buoy 41047 recently reported a 1-minute mean
wind of 38 mph...61 km/h...and a wind gust of 45 mph...72 km/h.

Estimated minimum central pressure is 995 mb...29.38 inches.


Hazards affecting land
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wind...tropical storm conditions are expected on bermuda by thursday
afternoon or thursday night.

Surf...swells generated by sean are expected to affect portions of
the southeastern coast of the united states and bermuda during the
next couple of days...causing life-threatening surf and rip
currents. Please see statements from your local national weather
service office for more details.


Next advisory
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next intermediate advisory...700 am est.
Next complete advisory...1000 am est.

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forecaster beven

You never know when a storm will pop up and turn your voyage into a rock and roll experience!!!

Garry and Bob are on the Voyager of the Seas and Sandie and Ted are on the Carnival Miracle .... both of them sailing in the stormy waters.

Originally Posted by Char

You never know when a storm will pop up and turn your voyage into a rock and roll experience!!!

Garry and Bob are on the Voyager of the Seas and Sandie and Ted are on the Carnival Mircle .... both of them sailing in the stormy waters.

And Tony & Jill are on a Bermuda cruise ....

Originally Posted by LuLu

And Tony & Jill are on a Bermuda cruise ....

Fortunately, they are already on the way home..ahead of the storm.

I think our local surf advisories are a result of Sean, too. So, some ships may have a few extra swells getting into ports along the east coast.