9pm update for TS Matthew

At 9pm LT, Matthew was centered at 15.2N x 85W or about 125 miles 

ESE of Roatan.

Maximum Sustained winds are 50mph.

Present movement is WNW or 285 degrees at 15mph.

Minimum central pressure is 998 millibars or 29.47

inches of mercury.

TS Matthew has begun a gradual turn to the north. It may emerge

off the north coast sooner than expected. It could reform and 

intensify during the late night and early morning hours. 

See Fig 2 below.

All residents of the Bay Islands, especially those living on the

north side of the islands, should continue to monitor Matthew's

progress closely.

Tonight tropical storm force winds are possible within 150nm NE 

quadrant, 120nm NW and 60nm SE quadrants. Seas of 12 ft or 

greater are possible within 150nm NE and 130nm NW quadrants. 

Highest seas are 16 ft. 

Expect numerous squalls and thunderstorms.

Fig 1 below shows the graphical tropical weather outlook for

the Caribbean.

Fig 1 - Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook, 100924

Fig 2 - Matthew's recent track, valid 100924, 0900pm LT