Hurricane Kirk Public Advisory Number 12

Issued at 1100 AM AST Wed Oct 02 2024

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Hurricane Kirk Advisory Number 12
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122024
1100 AM AST Wed Oct 02 2024

…KIRK CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN…
…FORECAST TO BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE TOMORROW…

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…18.0N 43.0W
ABOUT 1260 MI…2030 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
ABOUT 1225 MI…1970 KM E OF THE LESSER ANTILLES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…85 MPH…140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 12 MPH…19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…980 MB…28.94 INCHES

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

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Kirk was located
near latitude 18.0 North, longitude 43.0 West. Kirk is moving toward
the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this motion is expected
over the next several days with a gradual turn more to the
north-northwest by the end of the week.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h)
with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast, and Kirk
is forecast to become a major hurricane tomorrow.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles
(335 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 980 mb (28.94 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Kirk are beginning to spread outward and
could affect affect portions of Leeward Islands and Bermuda by this
weekend. 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 PM AST.

$$
Forecaster Papin

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