Tropical Storm BERYL Advisory Sat Jun 29

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Tropical Storm Beryl Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL022024
1100 PM AST Fri Jun 28 2024

...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO TROPICAL STORM BERYL...
...EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN INTO A HURRICANE AS IT APPROACHES THE
WINDWARD ISLANDS...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...9.3N 43.6W
ABOUT 1110 MI...1785 KM ESE OF BARBADOS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests in the Lesser Antilles should closely monitor the progress
of this system.  Hurricane and Tropical Storm Watches will likely be
required for portions of the area early Saturday.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Beryl was
located near latitude 9.3 North, longitude 43.6 West. Beryl is
moving toward the west near 18 mph (30 km/h). A relatively
quick westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the
next few days.  On the forecast track, the system is expected to
move across the Windward Islands late Sunday night and Monday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with
higher gusts. Steady strengthening is forecast, and Beryl is
expected to become a hurricane in a couple of days.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages for Tropical Storm Beryl can be found in the
Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT2 and WMO
header WTNT42 KNHC.

RAINFALL:  Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to produce rainfall
totals of 3 to 6 inches across Barbados and the Windward Islands.
This rainfall may produce localized flooding in vulnerable areas.

For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall and flash flooding
associated with Tropical Storm Beryl, please see the National
Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic, available at
hurricanes.gov/graphics_at2.shtml?rainqpf and the Flash Flood Risk
graphic at hurricanes.gov/graphics_at2.shtml?ero

SURF:  Swells generated by the system are expected to reach the
Windward and southern Leeward Islands by late Sunday.  These swells
are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current
conditions.  Please consult products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.

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Forecaster Kelly