288 WTNT31 KNHC 020842 TCPAT1 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Martin Advisory Number 4 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL162022 500 AM AST Wed Nov 02 2022 ...MARTIN EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE TODAY... SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...35.3N 52.1W ABOUT 755 MI...1220 KM ENE OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 75 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...989 MB...29.21 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Martin was located near latitude 35.3 North, longitude 52.1 West. Martin is moving toward the east-northeast near 15 mph (24 km/h). A turn northeastward and rapid acceleration are expected during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next day or so and Martin is expected to become a hurricane today before transitioning into a large and powerful extratropical low on Thursday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 989 mb (29.21 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Papin