OLGA MOVING TO THE SOUTHWEST; FURTHER WEAKENING EXPECTED

November 29, 2001 — At 11 a.m. EST, the center of Tropical Storm Olga was located near latitude 28.1 north, longitude 60.7 west or about 380 miles southeast of Bermuda. Olga is now moving toward the southwest near 17 mph, and this general motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours, according to NOAA's National Hurricane Center. (Click NOAA satellite image for larger view of Tropical Storm Olga taken Nov. 29, 2001 at 8:00 a.m. EST. Click here to see latest satellite image.)

Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph with higher gusts. NOAA Satellite imagery indicates that Olga is becoming less organized, and some weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 290 miles from the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is 992 mb, 29.29 inches.

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

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.

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Relevant Web Sites
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