Tropical Storm Earl racing towards the northeast

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 12:35 PM

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Hurricane Earl

11 p.m. update

Location: 50.7 N, 59.2 W
- 180 miles SW of Marys Harbour Labrador
Winds: 65 mph
Movement: NE at 45 mph
Pressure: 970 mb / 28.64 in.

Tropical Update

ORLANDO --

Earl becomes Post-tropical as it races across Atlantic, Canada.

Fiona became a remnant low south of Bermuda late Friday.

As for the remnants of Gaston, there is a solid chance for re-development over the next few days, as it heads westward toward the Leeward Islands.

East of Gaston, another vigorous tropical wave has a slight chance for development.

Hurricane Earl: Latest advisory

Watches and warnings

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for:

Newfoundland from Stones Cove to boat Harbour

Discussion and 48-hour outlook

At 11 p.m., the center of Post-Tropical Storm Earl was located near latitude 50.7 north, longitude 59.2 West.

Earl is moving toward the north-northeast near 46 mph. This motion will bring Earl across extreme southeastern Quebec and southeastern Labrador and into the Atlantic Ocean tonight.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 65 mph, with higher gusts. Earl is now Post-tropical and weakening is expected during the next 48 hours.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 240 miles, mainly to the south and east of the center.

Estimated minimum central pressure is 970 mb or 28.64 inches.

Hazards affecting land

Winds: Tropical storm conditions are still spreading over eastern Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. These conditions will spread over a large portion of Canadian Maritimes later Saturday.

Rainfall: The tropical storm is expected to produce rainfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches over New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island with isolated amounts of 5 inches possible.

There are no more advisories.

Tropical Update

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