From Dumas Walker@21:1/175 to All on Saturday, September 12, 2020 18:39:00
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WTNT35 KNHC 122042
TCPAT5
BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Twenty Advisory Number 1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL202020
500 PM AST Sat Sep 12 2020
...NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL TROPICAL
ATLANTIC...
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...11.4N 33.5W
ABOUT 2030 MI...3265 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 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 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Twenty
was located near latitude 11.4 North, longitude 33.5 West. The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h)
and this general motion is expected to continue for the next few
days with a slight increase in forward speed early next week.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Slow strengthening is expected over the next day or so, and
the depression is forecast to become a tropical storm by Sunday
night. A faster rate of strengthening is possible early next week.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.