Epsilon Drifting East-Northeastward Over The Central Atlantic Well To The Southeast Of Bermuda - KPRC Click2Houston


Location	765 miles SE of Bermuda
Wind	45 mph
Heading	ENE at 3 mph
Pressure	29.47
Coordinates	54.7W, 25.6N

Discussion

At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Epsilon was located near latitude 25.6 North, longitude 54.7 West. Epsilon is moving toward the east-northeast near 3 mph (6 km/h). A turn toward the north and northwest is expected later today, with a general northwestward motion expected through Thursday. On the forecast track, Epsilon is forecast to approach Bermuda on Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is expected during the next couple of days, and Epsilon is forecast to be at or near hurricane strength by Wednesday night or Thursday morning.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 275 miles (445 km) from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 998 mb (29.47 inches).

Tropics Satellite at 7:16 Monday Morning, October 19th

Watches and Warnings

There are no coastal watches or warning in effect.

Interests in Bermuda should monitor the progress of Epsilon.

Tropics Models at 2:10 Tuesday Night, October 20th

Land Hazards

SURF: Large swells generated by Epsilon are expected to affect Bermuda for the next several days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.

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