Tropical Storm Epsilon Public Advisory Number 5

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Issued at 500 AM AST Tue Oct 20 2020


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Tropical Storm Epsilon Advisory Number 5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL272020
500 AM AST Tue Oct 20 2020

...EPSILON DRIFTING EAST-NORTHEASTWARD OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC
WELL TO THE SOUTHEAST OF BERMUDA...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...25.6N 54.7W
ABOUT 765 MI...1230 KM SE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 75 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...998 MB...29.47 INCHES


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

Interests in Bermuda should monitor the progress of Epsilon.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Epsilon was
located near latitude 25.6 North, longitude 54.7 West. Epsilon is
moving toward the east-northeast near 3 mph (6 km/h). A turn toward
the north and northwest is expected later today, with a general
northwestward motion expected through Thursday. On the forecast
track, Epsilon is forecast to approach Bermuda on Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is expected during the next couple of days,
and Epsilon is forecast to be at or near hurricane strength by
Wednesday night or Thursday morning.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 275 miles (445 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 998 mb (29.47 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Large swells generated by Epsilon are expected to affect
Bermuda 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.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.

$$
Forecaster Beven

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