Tropical Storm Dorian Update 8 AM

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Tropical Storm Dorian Intermediate Advisory Number 4A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL052019
800 AM AST Sun Aug 25 2019

...DORIAN CONTINUES WESTWARD OVER THE WESTERN TROPICAL ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM AST...1200 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...11.1N 52.1W
ABOUT 515 MI...830 KM ESE OF BARBADOS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Barbados

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

Additional watches will likely be issued later today for portions
of the Windward and Leeward Islands.  Elsewhere, interests in Puerto
Rico and Hispaniola should monitor the progress of Dorian.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 800 AM AST (1200 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Dorian was
located near latitude 11.1 North, longitude 52.1 West. Dorian is
moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this motion should
continue today, followed by a motion toward the west-northwest on
Monday and Tuesday.  On the forecast track, Dorian is expected to be
near the central Lesser Antilles late Monday or early Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and
Dorian could be near hurricane strength over the eastern Caribbean
Sea.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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RAINFALL:  Dorian is expected to produce total rain accumulations of
2 to 4 inches in portions of the Lesser Antilles, with possible
isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches.

WIND:  Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch
area by late Monday.

SURF:  Swells generated by Dorian will be affecting portions of the
Lesser Antilles by late Monday. These swells could 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 1100 AM AST.