Issued at 1100 PM AST Sun Aug 03 2025
785 WTNT34 KNHC 040241 TCPAT4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Dexter Advisory Number 1 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL042025 1100 PM AST Sun Aug 03 2025 ...TROPICAL STORM DEXTER FORMS OVER THE WESTERN ATLANTIC... ...FORECAST TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE U.S. COAST AND STAY NORTH OF BERMUDA... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...34.3N 69.4W ABOUT 300 MI...480 KM WNW OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 70 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Dexter was located near latitude 34.3 North, longitude 69.4 West. Dexter is moving toward the east-northeast near 12 mph (19 km/h). A faster east-northeastward or northeastward motion is expected through early Tuesday, followed by a slower motion Tuesday and Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days. Dexter is likely to become post-tropical by Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Berg