HUMBERTO STRENGTHENING IN ATLANTIC

September 23, 2001 — AT 11 a.m. EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Humberto was located near latitude 31.4 north, longitude 67.8 west or about 195 miles west-southwest of Bermuda. Humberto is moving toward the north-northwest near 9 mph, and a turn toward the north is expected in the next 24 hours, according to NOAA's National Hurricane Center. (Click on NOAA satellite image for larger view of Tropical Storm Humberto taken Sept. 23, 2001 at 12:15 p.m. EDT. Click here to see latest satellite image.)

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph with higher gusts. Humberto is forecast to become a hurricane Sunday, and an Air Force Reserve aircraft is scheduled to investigate Sunday afternoon. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb, 29.26 inches.

Humberto is near its point of closest approach to Bermuda, and interests there should monitor its progress. Outer rain bands associated with Humberto are currently affecting Bermuda.

For storm information for specific areas of the USA, please monitor products issued by NOAA's National Weather Service local forecast offices.

Storm Advisories updated 5 a.m., 11 a.m., 5 p.m., and 11 p.m. EDT; every three hours if a Watch/Warning is in effect.

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Relevant Web Sites
NOAA's National Hurricane Center — Get the latest advisories here

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NOAA's Storm Watch — Get the latest severe weather information across the USA

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Frank Lepore, NOAA's National Hurricane Center, (305) 229-4404

 

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