Issued at 200 AM AST Wed Oct 21 2020

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WTNT32 KNHC 210545
TCPAT2

BULLETIN
Hurricane Epsilon Intermediate Advisory Number 8A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL

AL272020
200 AM AST Wed Oct 21 2020

...EPSILON MOVING NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC...

SUMMARY OF 200 AM AST...0600 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...28.8N 57.6W
ABOUT 490 MI...785 KM ESE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...987 MB...29.15 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Bermuda

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 200 AM AST (0600 UTC), the center of Hurricane Epsilon was
located near latitude 28.8 North, longitude 57.6 West. Epsilon
is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). This general
motion is expected to continue this morning, followed by a slightly
slower west-northwestward motion later today. A turn toward the
north-northwest is expected on Thursday. On the forecast track,
Epsilon is forecast to move closer to Bermuda on Thursday and make
its closest approach to the island Thursday night.

Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher
gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next day or two.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from
the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 345
miles (555 km), mainly to the north of the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 987 mb (29.15 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND: Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch
area by Thursday.

SURF: Large swells generated by Epsilon are expected to affect
Bermuda for the next several days. These swells are likely to
cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please
consult products from your local weather office.

NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.

$$
Forecaster Berg

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