| Location | 645 miles WNW of The Azores |
| Wind | 100 mph |
| Heading | NE at 18 mph |
| Pressure | 28.59 |
| Coordinates | 38.4W, 41.3N |
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At 900 PM GMT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Isaac was located near latitude 41.3 North, longitude 38.4 West. Isaac is moving toward the northeast near 18 mph (30 km/h). A slower east-northeast to northeast motion is expected during the next couple of days.
Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph (155 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected, and Isaac is forecast to be a post-tropical cyclone on Monday.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 195 miles (315 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 968 mb (28.59 inches).
Watches and Warnings
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Land Hazards
SURF: Swells generated by Isaac and a large wind fetch from a deep-layer trough will affect the Azores over the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.