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Tropical Depression SEVEN


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Tropical Depression Seven Advisory Number   6
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL072024
Issued by the NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
500 PM AST Thu Sep 12 2024
 
...DEPRESSION CONTINUES MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE OPEN
TROPICAL ATLANTIC OCEAN...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.3N 35.9W
ABOUT 800 MI...1290 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 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 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Seven
was located near latitude 18.3 North, longitude 35.9 West. The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 
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.
Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and the  
depression could become a tropical storm tonight or on Friday.
 
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 PM AST.
 
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Forecaster Hurley/Blake
 
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