Dexter has about another day or so as a tropical system. It is
currently experiencing strong vertical wind shear, which is only
expected to increase during the next 24 to 48 h. However, models
continue to predict that the interaction with the trough to north in
the next day or so should strengthen Dexter while it undergoes
extratropical transition. It should be noted that during the
extratropical phase of the forecast, there is quite a bit of spread
in the intensity guidance. Several models during the 36 to 60 h
time frame show the cyclone reaching hurricane-force. The NHC
intensity forecast has been raised to a peak of 60 kt at 48 h, very
near the corrected consensus aid, HCCA.
**There remains the
possibility that upward adjustments in the intensity forecast could
be need in future advisories.**
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INIT 06/0900Z 39.4N 59.9W 40 KT 45 MPH
12H 06/1800Z 39.8N 57.7W 45 KT 50 MPH
24H 07/0600Z 40.6N 54.1W 50 KT 60 MPH
36H 07/1800Z 41.9N 50.1W 55 KT 65 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
48H 08/0600Z 43.2N 46.3W 60 KT 70 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
60H 08/1800Z 44.5N 42.3W 50 KT 60 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
72H 09/0600Z 45.2N 38.0W 45 KT 50 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
96H 10/0600Z 46.0N 30.1W 35 KT 40 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
120H 11/0600Z...DISSIPATED
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Forecaster Bucci