183 WTNT34 KNHC 130233 TCPAT4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Sean Advisory Number 9 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL192023 1100 PM AST Thu Oct 12 2023 ...SHEARED SEAN SLIGHTLY STRENGTHENS... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.1N 39.5W ABOUT 1040 MI...1675 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS ABOUT 1590 MI...2560 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Sean was located near latitude 14.1 North, longitude 39.5 West. Sean is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h). A general northwestward motion with a decrease in forward speed is expected during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast for the next few days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Bucci