000 WTNT31 KNHC 271435 TCPAT1 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Joyce Advisory Number 1 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL112024 1100 AM AST Fri Sep 27 2024 ...TROPICAL STORM JOYCE FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL TROPICAL ATLANTIC OCEAN... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.1N 42.9W ABOUT 1325 MI...2130 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 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 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Joyce was located near latitude 18.1 North, longitude 42.9 West. Joyce is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue through Sunday with a gradually slower forward speed. On Monday, a gradual turn to the north is forecast. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is expected through Saturday, followed by gradual weakening through early next week. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 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 500 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Bucci