Large Swells And Dangerous Surf Impacting The Azores

Tropical Storm

Tropics Forecast Cone at 5:22 Sunday Afternoon, September 29th

Location 565 miles NW of The Azores
Wind 70 mph
Heading NE at 12 mph
Pressure 28.74
Coordinates 34.7W, 43.8N

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Discussion

At 900 PM GMT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Isaac was located near latitude 43.8 North, longitude 34.7 West. Isaac is moving toward the northeast near 12 mph (19 km/h). This motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days, followed by a turn towards the north-northeast on Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts, and continued weakening is forecast over the next few days. Isaac is forecast to become an extratropical cyclone on Monday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 230 miles (370 km) from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 973 mb (28.74 inches).

Tropics Satellite at 5:21 Sunday Afternoon, September 29th

Watches and Warnings

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Tropics Models at 5:22 Sunday Afternoon, September 29th

Land Hazards

SURF: Swells generated by Isaac and an upstream deep-layer trough will affect the Azores over the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.


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