Tropics Forecast Cone at 10:37 Sunday Morning, September 17th
Location
885 miles W of The Azores
Wind
40 mph
Heading
WNW at 9 mph
Pressure
29.56
Coordinates
42.4W, 34.6N
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Discussion
At 300 PM GMT (1500 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Margot was located near latitude 34.6 North, longitude 42.4 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h). A clockwise turn resulting in a motion toward the east is expected over the next couple of days.
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Small fluctuations in intensity are expected during the next few days.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches).
Tropics Satellite at 10:43 Sunday Evening, September 17th
Watches and Warnings
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Land Hazards
SURF: Swells generated by Margot will continue to affect the Azores for the next several days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.
