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Issued at 500 PM AST Fri Aug 16 2024 562 WTNT45 KNHC 162045 TCDAT5 Hurricane Ernesto Discussion Number 21 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL052024 500 PM AST Fri Aug 16 2024 After looking quite ragged this morning, Ernesto's structure on satellite has made a comeback. A burst of convection that began after the last advisory has wrapped around the western side of the hurricane, and the eye has also tried to clear. The structural improvement in Ernesto was also seen from the last couple of Air Force and NOAA Hurricane Hunter fixes which indicated the eyewall definition had improved while remaining quite large. This improved eyewall can also be seen on radar imagery out of Bermuda. Before departing, the peak flight-level winds from the NOAA-P3 aircraft was 107 kt at 750 mb, while the Air Force reconnaissance measured 99 kt at 700 mb. While the satellite-based intensity estimates are a bit lower, the initial intensity will be held at 85 kt given the higher aircraft observations and improvement in structure this afternoon. Of note, Saildrone SD-1068 appears to currently be in the northwest eyewall of Ernesto and recently reported wind gusts of hurricane-force and significant wave heights up to 36 feet. Ernesto has maintained a north-northeast track this afternoon, estimated at 035/11 kt. There isn't much change in the track thinking this afternoon, as a mid to upper-level trough that has been helping the hurricane move poleward will leave Ernesto behind over the next day or two. While Ernesto will remain steered by a subtropical ridge to its southeast, it is still forecast to temporarily slow its north-northeastward motion. Thereafter, another shortwave trough moving into the Great Lakes region is expected to dig southeastward over the Eastern U.S. and act as a kicker that will help to accelerate Ernesto more northeastward between forecast days 2 to 3. There is not much change to the track guidance this afternoon, just perhaps a touch slower after the next 24 hours, and the NHC track forecast lies very close to the prior one, close to the multi-model consensus aids. Based on the latest track, Ernesto's large eye will likely be very near or over Bermuda tomorrow morning. Intensity-wise, the model guidance continues to be insistent that Ernesto will weaken some in the short term as it battles 20-25 kt vertical wind shear out of the west, though so far Ernesto has been been more resilient than expected, possibly due to its large size. Nonetheless, this NHC intensity forecast will show some weakening, though not as much as IVCN or some of the hurricane-regional models over the next 24 h. After that time, shear decreases again while Ernesto will remain over 27-28 C sea-surface temperatures, and the intensity guidance responds to these more favorable conditions by showing some restrengthening. Finally, after 60 h, Ernesto will quickly cross the north wall of the Gulf Stream as the shear also begins to rapidly increase again. The NHC intensity forecast shows the hurricane completing extratropical tradition just after 72 h as the system passes nearby the southeastern coast of Newfoundland Canada. Key Messages: 1. Ernesto is expected to bring a prolonged period of strong winds and storm surge on Bermuda that is beginning currently and expected to continue through Saturday night. A hurricane warning is in effect for the island, and preparations to protect life and property should be completed as tropical-storm-force winds are already being observed on the island. 2. Heavy rainfall associated with Ernesto is expected to impact Bermuda through Saturday and will likely result in considerable life-threatening flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas on the island. 3. Even though Ernesto is forecast to remain well offshore the U.S. East Coast, swells generated by the hurricane are expected to affect the area through the weekend. Beach goers should be aware of a significant risk of life-threatening surf and rip currents, and stay out of the water if advised by lifeguards. Surf and rip currents are also possible on the Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, Bermuda, and Atlantic Canada during the next few days. FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS INIT 16/2100Z 30.6N 65.6W 85 KT 100 MPH 12H 17/0600Z 31.9N 65.1W 80 KT 90 MPH 24H 17/1800Z 33.1N 64.5W 75 KT 85 MPH 36H 18/0600Z 34.6N 64.0W 70 KT 80 MPH 48H 18/1800Z 36.6N 63.0W 75 KT 85 MPH 60H 19/0600Z 39.8N 61.0W 80 KT 90 MPH 72H 19/1800Z 43.5N 57.0W 70 KT 80 MPH 96H 20/1800Z 50.0N 42.5W 50 KT 60 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP 120H 21/1800Z 53.5N 22.4W 35 KT 40 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP $$ Forecaster Papin

Issued at 2100 UTC FRI AUG 16 2024 768 FONT15 KNHC 162043 PWSAT5 HURRICANE ERNESTO WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 21 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL052024 2100 UTC FRI AUG 16 2024 AT 2100Z THE CENTER OF HURRICANE ERNESTO WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 30.6 NORTH...LONGITUDE 65.6 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR 85 KTS...100 MPH...155 KM/H. Z INDICATES COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME (GREENWICH) ATLANTIC STANDARD TIME (AST)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME (EDT)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME (CDT)...SUBTRACT 5 HOURS FROM Z TIME WIND SPEED PROBABILITY TABLE FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS CHANCES OF SUSTAINED (1-MINUTE AVERAGE) WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST ...34 KT (39 MPH... 63 KM/H)... ...50 KT (58 MPH... 93 KM/H)... ...64 KT (74 MPH...119 KM/H)... FOR LOCATIONS AND TIME PERIODS DURING THE NEXT 5 DAYS PROBABILITIES FOR LOCATIONS ARE GIVEN AS OP(CP) WHERE OP IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT BEGINNING DURING AN INDIVIDUAL TIME PERIOD (ONSET PROBABILITY) (CP) IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT OCCURRING BETWEEN 18Z FRI AND THE FORECAST HOUR (CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY) PROBABILITIES ARE GIVEN IN PERCENT X INDICATES PROBABILITIES LESS THAN 1 PERCENT PROBABILITIES FOR 34 KT AND 50 KT ARE SHOWN AT A GIVEN LOCATION WHEN THE 5-DAY CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 3 PERCENT. PROBABILITIES FOR 34...50...64 KT SHOWN WHEN THE 5-DAY 64-KT CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 1 PERCENT. - - - - WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS - - - - FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM TIME 18Z FRI 06Z SAT 18Z SAT 06Z SUN 18Z SUN 18Z MON 18Z TUE PERIODS TO TO TO TO TO TO TO 06Z SAT 18Z SAT 06Z SUN 18Z SUN 18Z MON 18Z TUE 18Z WED FORECAST HOUR (12) (24) (36) (48) (72) (96) (120) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - LOCATION KT HIBERNIA OILFD 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 42(43) 1(44) HIBERNIA OILFD 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 11(11) X(11) HIBERNIA OILFD 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) X( 2) CAPE RACE NFLD 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 11(11) 43(54) X(54) CAPE RACE NFLD 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 20(21) X(21) CAPE RACE NFLD 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 5( 5) X( 5) ILE ST PIERRE 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 16(16) 20(36) X(36) ILE ST PIERRE 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 10(12) X(12) ILE ST PIERRE 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 3( 3) X( 3) BURGEO NFLD 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 8( 8) 7(15) X(15) BURGEO NFLD 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 2( 3) X( 3) PTX BASQUES 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 6( 6) 3( 9) X( 9) EDDY POINT NS 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 12(12) 1(13) X(13) SYDNEY NS 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 12(12) 2(14) X(14) SABLE ISLAND 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 43(43) 1(44) X(44) SABLE ISLAND 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 16(16) X(16) X(16) SABLE ISLAND 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 5( 5) X( 5) X( 5) HALIFAX NS 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 4( 4) X( 4) X( 4) YARMOUTH NS 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 3( 3) X( 3) X( 3) BERMUDA 34 99 1(99) X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99) BERMUDA 50 89 9(98) X(98) X(98) X(98) X(98) X(98) BERMUDA 64 58 28(86) 1(87) X(87) X(87) X(87) X(87) $$ FORECASTER PAPIN

...ERNESTO MOVING TO THE NORTH-NORTHEAST WITH LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH... ...STRONG WINDS, DANGEROUS STORM SURGE, AND LIFE-THREATENING FLOODING EXPECTED TO BEGIN OVER BERMUDA SHORTLY... As of 5:00 PM AST Fri Aug 16 the center of Ernesto was located near 30.6, -65.6 with movement NE at 13 mph. The minimum central pressure was 969 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 100 mph.

Issued at 500 PM AST Fri Aug 16 2024 610 WTNT35 KNHC 162043 TCPAT5 BULLETIN Hurricane Ernesto Advisory Number 21 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL052024 500 PM AST Fri Aug 16 2024 ...ERNESTO MOVING TO THE NORTH-NORTHEAST WITH LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH... ...STRONG WINDS, DANGEROUS STORM SURGE, AND LIFE-THREATENING FLOODING EXPECTED TO BEGIN OVER BERMUDA SHORTLY... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...30.6N 65.6W ABOUT 125 MI...205 KM SSW OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 35 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...969 MB...28.62 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for... * Bermuda A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Ernesto was located near latitude 30.6 North, longitude 65.6 West. Ernesto is moving toward the northeast near 13 mph (20 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue with a gradual slowdown tomorrow. An accelerating northeastward motion is then expected late this weekend into early next week. On the forecast track, the center of Ernesto is expected to pass near or over Bermuda tomorrow morning. Maximum sustained winds remain near 100 mph (155 km/h) with higher gusts. Some gradual weakening is forecast over the next day or so, though some re-intensification is possible by early next week. Ernesto is a large tropical cyclone. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 75 miles (120 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 275 miles (445 km). Saildrone SD-1068 located about 25 miles (90 km) west-northwest of Ernesto's center, recently reported a sustained wind of 67 mph (108 km/h), with a gust to 89 mph (143 km/h). The Bermuda International Airport also recently reported sustained winds of 41 mph (66 km/h), with a gust to 63 mph (101 km/h). The estimated minimum central pressure is 969 mb (28.62 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Ernesto can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT5 and WMO header WTNT45 KNHC and on the web at hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT5.shtml. WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected on Bermuda Saturday, with tropical storm conditions already beginning on the island. STORM SURGE: A dangerous storm surge is expected to produce significant coastal flooding on Bermuda in areas of onshore winds. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves. RAINFALL: Ernesto is expected to produce total rain accumulations of 6 to 9 inches or 150 to 225 mm in Bermuda. This rainfall will likely result in considerable life-threatening flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas on the island. SURF: Swells generated by Ernesto are affecting portions of the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Bahamas, and Bermuda. Swells are also beginning to affect the east coast of the United States and will likely reach portions of Atlantic Canada by late Saturday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office, and stay out of the water if advised by lifeguards. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next intermediate advisory at 800 PM AST. Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Papin

Issued at 2100 UTC FRI AUG 16 2024 255 WTNT25 KNHC 162043 TCMAT5 HURRICANE ERNESTO FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 21 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL052024 2100 UTC FRI AUG 16 2024 HURRICANE CENTER LOCATED NEAR 30.6N 65.6W AT 16/2100Z POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 20 NM PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE NORTHEAST OR 35 DEGREES AT 11 KT ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 969 MB MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 85 KT WITH GUSTS TO 105 KT. 64 KT....... 60NE 65SE 50SW 45NW. 50 KT....... 90NE 100SE 80SW 70NW. 34 KT.......160NE 240SE 110SW 130NW. 12 FT SEAS..240NE 300SE 240SW 270NW. WINDS AND SEAS VARY GREATLY IN EACH QUADRANT. RADII IN NAUTICAL MILES ARE THE LARGEST RADII EXPECTED ANYWHERE IN THAT QUADRANT. REPEAT...CENTER LOCATED NEAR 30.6N 65.6W AT 16/2100Z AT 16/1800Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 30.0N 66.1W FORECAST VALID 17/0600Z 31.9N 65.1W MAX WIND 80 KT...GUSTS 100 KT. 64 KT... 45NE 50SE 35SW 30NW. 50 KT...100NE 100SE 60SW 70NW. 34 KT...180NE 230SE 110SW 150NW. FORECAST VALID 17/1800Z 33.1N 64.5W MAX WIND 75 KT...GUSTS 90 KT. 64 KT... 35NE 40SE 30SW 30NW. 50 KT... 75NE 75SE 60SW 65NW. 34 KT...190NE 190SE 110SW 140NW. FORECAST VALID 18/0600Z 34.6N 64.0W MAX WIND 70 KT...GUSTS 85 KT. 64 KT... 35NE 35SE 25SW 30NW. 50 KT... 70NE 70SE 40SW 45NW. 34 KT...160NE 160SE 110SW 110NW. FORECAST VALID 18/1800Z 36.6N 63.0W MAX WIND 75 KT...GUSTS 90 KT. 64 KT... 25NE 30SE 20SW 15NW. 50 KT... 50NE 55SE 40SW 40NW. 34 KT...150NE 170SE 110SW 100NW. FORECAST VALID 19/0600Z 39.8N 61.0W MAX WIND 80 KT...GUSTS 100 KT. 50 KT... 65NE 70SE 45SW 35NW. 34 KT...150NE 180SE 120SW 90NW. FORECAST VALID 19/1800Z 43.5N 57.0W MAX WIND 70 KT...GUSTS 85 KT. 50 KT... 65NE 75SE 45SW 35NW. 34 KT...150NE 180SE 140SW 80NW. EXTENDED OUTLOOK. NOTE...ERRORS FOR TRACK HAVE AVERAGED NEAR 125 NM ON DAY 4 AND 175 NM ON DAY 5...AND FOR INTENSITY NEAR 15 KT EACH DAY OUTLOOK VALID 20/1800Z 50.0N 42.5W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP MAX WIND 50 KT...GUSTS 60 KT. 50 KT... 0NE 50SE 0SW 0NW. 34 KT... 90NE 170SE 160SW 50NW. OUTLOOK VALID 21/1800Z 53.5N 22.4W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP MAX WIND 35 KT...GUSTS 45 KT. 34 KT... 0NE 200SE 0SW 0NW. REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 30.6N 65.6W INTERMEDIATE PUBLIC ADVISORY...WTNT35 KNHC/MIATCPAT5...AT 17/0000Z NEXT ADVISORY AT 17/0300Z $$ FORECASTER PAPIN

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