Issued at 1100 AM AST Wed Aug 06 2025
000 WTNT34 KNHC 061443 TCPAT4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Dexter Advisory Number 11 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL042025 1100 AM AST Wed Aug 06 2025 ...DEXTER STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE... ...LIKELY TO BECOME A POWERFUL EXTRATROPICAL CYCLONE BY FRIDAY AS IT TRAVERSES THE NORTH ATLANTIC... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...39.9N 58.2W ABOUT 535 MI...860 KM SSW OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 65 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 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 Dexter was located near latitude 39.9 North, longitude 58.2 West. Dexter is moving toward the east-northeast near 15 mph (24 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue with some increase in forward speed over the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and Dexter is expected to transition into a powerful extratropical cyclone during that period. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Papin