Tropical Storm Nestor Threatens the Florida Panhandle

...DISTURBANCE BECOMES TROPICAL STORM NESTOR...

...DANGEROUS STORM SURGE AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXPECTED ALONG PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN GULF COAST LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT

Storm Stats:

LOCATION...26.3N 89.5W

ABOUT 195 MI...315 KM S OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER

ABOUT 355 MI...570 KM SW OF PANAMA CITY FLORIDA

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 55 DEGREES AT 22 MPH...35 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES

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SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...

* Mississippi/Alabama border to Yankeetown Florida

* Grand Isle Louisiana to the Mouth of the Pearl River

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...

* Indian Pass Florida to Clearwater Beach Florida