Issued at 500 PM AST Fri Aug 15 2025
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WTNT45 KNHC 152043
TCDAT5
Hurricane Erin Discussion Number 18
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL052025
500 PM AST Fri Aug 15 2025
Erin continues to slowly become better organized, with convective
banding increasing near the center and a couple of attempts to form
an eye. Earlier Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter data did not
show any increase in winds after the previous advisory, although
the central pressure fell to near 993 mb. Satellite intensity
estimates are in the 60-75 kt range and are gradually increasing.
The initial intensity is held at 65 kt pending the arrival of the
next NOAA and Air Force aircraft this evening.
The initial motion is 290 to 295 degrees at 15 kt. The subtropical
ridge to the north will co