Erin Becomes Extratropical

Post-Tropical Cyclone

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Post-Tropical Cyclone

225 miles ENE of Cape Hatteras North Carolina

Wind

Pressure

35 mph

29.68

Heading

Coordinates

NNE at 15 mph

71.6W, 36.1N

Discussion

At 500 a.m. EDT (0900 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Erin was located near latitude 36.1 north, longitude 71.6 west. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the north-northeast near 15 mph (24 km/h). A turn toward the northeast and a faster forward motion are expected later today, with this motion continuing through Friday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. The post-tropical cyclone is expected to strengthen a little on Friday before it is absorbed by a larger extratropical low over eastern Canada Friday night.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).

Satellite

Watches and Warnings

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Models

Land Hazards

None


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