They just named the tropical depression.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php?basin=atlc&fdays=5

Yes, and it turned directly West. This is not good. Need to watch this one closely.

One more link

https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-n...the-us/70002598

The hurricane center expects it to become a hurricane on Friday. There is a ridge in the Atlantic that they say will keep it moving west for the next couple of days. They are even suggesting it may move southwest after Friday. But that is a few days away and a lot can change.

Hope it just aggravates the fish and leaves the islands alone. We are headed home tomorrow in any event

Presently on island. Nice way to spend anniversary on Sunday night. Will be moving to RI LaPlage on Saturday and know the building can withstand a cat 4 and they have been excellent in past bad weather situations (Earl a few years ago)

But the Royal Islander took a beaten with "Luis" in 95!!! A wicked beating!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif" alt="" />


Pauline

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WTNT31 KNHC 311448
TCPAT1

BULLETIN
Hurricane Irma Advisory Number 5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL112017
1100 AM AST Thu Aug 31 2017

...HURRICANE IRMA RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING OVER THE EASTERN ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.9N 33.8W
ABOUT 650 MI...1050 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
ABOUT 1845 MI...2975 KM E OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...979 MB...28.91 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Irma was located
near latitude 16.9 North, longitude 33.8 West. Irma is moving toward
the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). This general motion is
forecast through early Friday, followed by a generally westward
motion on Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 100 mph (155 km/h)
with higher gusts. Irma is forecast to become a major hurricane by
tonight and is expected to be an extremely dangerous hurricane for
the next several days.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles
(130 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 979 mb (28.91 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.

$$
Forecaster Blake