Issued at 500 AM AST Thu Aug 07 2025
901 WTNT34 KNHC 070842 TCPAT4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Dexter Advisory Number 14 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL042025 500 AM AST Thu Aug 07 2025 ...DEXTER EXPECTED TO BECOME A STRONG EXTRATROPICAL LOW OVER THE NORTH ATLANTIC DURING THE NEXT SEVERAL HOURS... SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...40.6N 52.1W ABOUT 425 MI...685 KM S OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 70 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...998 MB...29.47 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Dexter was located near latitude 40.6 North, longitude 52.1 West. Dexter is moving toward the east-northeast near 18 mph (30 km/h). An east-northeast to northeast motion is expected during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Dexter is expected to strengthen as an extratropical low later today through Friday. The cyclone is forecast to weaken beginning Friday night and Saturday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 998 mb (29.47 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Beven