SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST…2100 UTC…INFORMATION
LOCATION…36.1N 65.7W
ABOUT 265 MI…430 KM N OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…35 MPH…55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…E OR 90 DEGREES AT 14 MPH…22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1005 MB…29.68 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Omar was located near latitude 36.1 North, longitude 65.7 West. The depression is moving toward the east near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through Friday. A turn toward the east-northeast with some reduction in forward speed is forecast on Saturday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Further weakening is forecast and Omar is likely to become a remnant low Thursday with dissipation by Saturday night.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 MB (29.68 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
None
