000 WTNT32 KNHC 012035 TCPAT2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Gert Advisory Number 16 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062023 500 PM AST Fri Sep 01 2023 ...FOR THE SECOND MONTH IN A ROW GERT BECOMES A TROPICAL STORM... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...27.8N 54.4W ABOUT 695 MI...1120 KM ESE OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...ESE OR 115 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gert was located near latitude 27.8 North, longitude 54.4 West. Gert is moving toward the east-southeast near 5 mph (7 km/h). A slow generally eastward motion is expected tonight. A slightly faster northeastward motion is expected to begin by Sunday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight additional intensification is possible tonight or tomorrow. Weakening is likely by Sunday, and Gert is expected to dissipate by Monday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster D. Zelinsky