000 WTNT32 KNHC 031747 TCPAT2 BULLETIN Subtropical Storm Patty Intermediate Advisory Number 6A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL172024 600 PM GMT Sun Nov 03 2024 ...TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS DISCONTINUED FOR THE AZORES... ...PATTY EXPECTED TO BECOME A POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE LATER TONIGHT... SUMMARY OF 600 PM GMT...1800 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...37.2N 23.5W ABOUT 225 MI...360 KM ESE OF LAJES AIR BASE IN THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 100 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...992 MB...29.30 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: The Azores Meteorological Service has discontinued the Tropical Storm Warning for all of the Azores. For additional storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 600 PM GMT (1800 UTC), the center of Subtropical Storm Patty was located near latitude 37.2 North, longitude 23.5 West. The storm is moving toward the east near 16 mph (26 km/h) and an eastward to east-northeastward motion is expected during the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the center of Patty is expected to continue moving away from the Azores. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is expected during the next couple of days, and Patty is forecast to become a post-tropical low later tonight. Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 992 mb (29.30 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- RAINFALL: Patty is expected to produce additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches (25 to 50 millimeters) across the Azores through early Monday. SURF: Swells generated by Patty will affect the Azores through tonight. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM GMT. $$ Forecaster Bucci