OLGA MOVING SLOWLY TO THE SOUTHWEST

November 28, 2001 — At 11 a.m. EST, the center of Hurricane Olga was located near latitude 32.2 north, longitude 56.4 west or about 485 miles east of Bermuda. Olga is moving toward the southwest near 5 mph, and a slow southwest motion is expected during the next 24 hours, according to NOAA's National Hurricane Center. (Click NOAA satellite image for larger view of Hurricane Olga taken Nov. 27, 2001 at 8:15 a.m. EST. Click here to see latest satellite image.)

Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph with higher gusts. Some weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 345 miles mainly to the northwest of the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is 977 mb, 28.85 inches.

Large ocean swells from Hurricane Olga will continue to affect Bermuda, portions of the U.S. East Coast, the Bahamas, the Greater Antilles and the northern Lesser Antilles during the next few days.

Hurricane season ends November 30.

For storm information for specific areas of the USA, please monitor products issued by National Weather Service local forecast offices. In addition, see NOAA's Southeast River Forecast Center for the latest river conditions.

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

NOAA satellite images updated 15 minutes past the hour; Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico and close-ups also updated at 45 past the hour.

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

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

NOAA's Southeast River Forecast Center

NOAA Satellite Images — The latest satellite views

Colorized Satellite Images

NOAA 3-D Satellite Images

NOAA's Hurricanes Page

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

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

 

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