Issued at 500 PM AST Wed Aug 06 2025
900 WTNT34 KNHC 062035 TCPAT4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Dexter Advisory Number 12 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL042025 500 PM AST Wed Aug 06 2025 ...DEXTER FORECAST TO BECOME A POWERFUL EXTRATROPICAL CYCLONE AS IT MOVES ACROSS THE NORTH ATLANTIC... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...40.0N 56.3W ABOUT 490 MI...790 KM SSW OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 75 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 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 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Dexter was located near latitude 40.0 North, longitude 56.3 West. Dexter is moving toward the east-northeast near 16 mph (26 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue with a further increase in forward speed over the next few days. Maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next day or so as Dexter undergoes extratropical transition. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 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 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Papin