000 WTNT33 KNHC 292034 TCPAT3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Rina Advisory Number 6 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182023 500 PM AST Fri Sep 29 2023 ...RINA ACCELERATING NORTHWESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.0N 47.8W ABOUT 1005 MI...1620 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 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 Rina was located near latitude 20.0 North, longitude 47.8 West. Rina is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h). A slightly faster northwestward motion is forecast during the next couple of days, followed by a turn toward the north-northwest by Monday. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next day or so, followed by gradual weakening through early next week. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster B. Reinhart/A. Reinhart