Tropical storm Maria is een feit en op weg richting Antillen

KEY MESSAGES:

1. Maria is expected to strengthen and affect portions of the
Leeward Islands as a hurricane early next week, bringing dangerous
wind, storm surge and rainfall hazards.  Hurricane and tropical
storm watches have been issued for portions of the Lesser Antilles,
and additional watches will likely be issued tonight and Sunday.

2. Maria could also affect the British and U.S. Virgin Islands and
Puerto Rico by mid week as a dangerous major hurricane, and
hurricane watches could be issued for these islands as early as
Sunday.  Interests in these areas should monitor the progress of
Maria and follow any advice given by local officials.

FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS

INIT  16/2100Z 12.3N  52.6W   45 KT  50 MPH
 12H  17/0600Z 13.0N  54.5W   55 KT  65 MPH
 24H  17/1800Z 13.9N  56.6W   65 KT  75 MPH
 36H  18/0600Z 14.6N  58.3W   70 KT  80 MPH
 48H  18/1800Z 15.2N  59.8W   80 KT  90 MPH
 72H  19/1800Z 16.5N  62.7W   95 KT 110 MPH
 96H  20/1800Z 17.9N  65.5W  105 KT 120 MPH
120H  21/1800Z 19.5N  68.6W   95 KT 110 MPH

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