From Mike Powell@618:250/1 to All on Friday, September 13, 2024 08:23:00
937
WTNT32 KNHC 130835
TCPAT2
BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Seven Advisory Number 8
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL072024
500 AM AST Fri Sep 13 2024
...DEPRESSION COULD BECOME A TROPICAL STORM TODAY BUT STRUGGLES
LIKELY LIE AHEAD...
SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...19.0N 38.2W
ABOUT 955 MI...1540 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 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 19.0 North, longitude 38.2 West. The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22
km/h). A turn toward the west is forecast by tonight, with the
system gradually slowing down through the weekend.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
The depression could become a tropical storm later today, however
little change in strength overall is anticipated through the
weekend.
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.