Chantal Becomes A Remnant Low

Post-Tropical Cyclone

785 miles W of The Azores

Wind

Pressure

30 mph

29.95

Heading

Coordinates

S at 6 mph

40.9W, 35.6N

Discussion

At 1100 p.m. AST (0300 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Chantal was located near latitude 35.6 north, longitude 40.9 west. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the south near 6 mph (9 km/h). A turn toward the southwest and west is expected over the weekend, followed by a slow motion toward the northwest Sunday night and Monday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph (45 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is anticipated and Chantal is forecast to dissipate on Monday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1014 mb (29.95 inches).

Satellite

Watches and Warnings

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Models

Land Hazards

None.