322 WTNT34 KNHC 132037 TCPAT4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Sean Advisory Number 12 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL192023 500 PM AST Fri Oct 13 2023 ...SEAN STRUGGLING THIS AFTERNOON... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.9N 42.5W ABOUT 1235 MI...1985 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 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 Sean was located near latitude 14.9 North, longitude 42.5 West. Sean is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn toward the northwest is expected later this evening, and this motion should continue for the next day or so. Sean is then expected to turn back toward the west-northwest by Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional weakening is anticipated. Sean will likely become a post-tropical remnant low over the weekend. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Kelly