From Mike Powell@618:250/1 to All on Thursday, September 12, 2024 08:42:00
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WTNT32 KNHC 120846
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BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Seven Advisory Number 4
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL072024
500 AM AST Thu Sep 12 2024
...DEPRESSION COULD BECOME A TROPICAL STORM TODAY...
SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...17.3N 33.0W
ABOUT 600 MI...970 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Seven
was located near latitude 17.3 North, longitude 33.0 West. The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph (28
km/h), and a west-northwest to west motion at a slower forward speed
is anticipated over the next few days.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and
the depression could become a tropical storm later today.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.