Claudette, the third named storm of the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season, is weakening as quickly as it formed.
The storm poses no threat to the U.S. East Coast as it races northeastward, and bcame post-tropical Tuesday night.
Claudette Advisory
Claudette is now a post-tropical cyclone. This is the last advisory.
Summary of 11 p.m. update
- Location: 43.8 N 57.8 W
- 290 miles E of Halifax Nova Scotia
- Winds: 45 mph
- Movement: NE at 21 mph
- Pressure: 1,004 mb / 29.65 inches
Watches and warnings
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Discussion and 48-hour outlook
At 11 p.m., the center of Claudette was located near latitude 43.8 north, longitude 57.8 west.
Claudette is moving toward the northeast near 21 mph, and this general motion is expected to continue through Wednesday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph, with higher gusts. Weakening is expected, and dissipation is forecast on Wednesday.
Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 80 miles from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1,004 mb (29.65 inches).
Hazards affecting land
None.
Next advisory
This is the last advisory.
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