000 WTNT31 KNHC 040846 TCPAT1 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Wanda Advisory Number 18 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL212021 900 AM GMT Thu Nov 04 2021 ...WANDA MOVING NORTH BUT EXPECTED TO TURN EASTWARD AND SOUTH-SOUTHEASTWARD DURING THE NEXT DAY OR SO... SUMMARY OF 900 AM GMT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...41.5N 39.5W ABOUT 705 MI...1135 KM WNW OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 10 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...992 MB...29.30 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 900 AM GMT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Wanda was located near latitude 41.5 North, longitude 39.5 West. Wanda is moving toward the north near 9 mph (15 km/h). A slower northward motion is expected through this morning. A slow eastward motion is forecast by tonight, followed by a faster south-southeastward to southward motion by Friday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is possible during the next day or so. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 992 mb (29.30 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 PM GMT. $$ Forecaster Pasch