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Tropical Depression One-C Advisory Number   1
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   CP012024
500 AM HST Thu Aug 22 2024
 
...TROPICAL DEPRESSION ONE FORMS IN THE CENTRAL PACIFIC...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.4N 140.8W
ABOUT 985 MI...1590 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII
ABOUT 1190 MI...1915 KM ESE OF HONOLULU HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 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 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression One-C
was located near latitude 15.4 North, longitude 140.8 West. The
depression is moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h) and this
motion is expected to continue during the next couple days. 
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some gradual strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, 
and a tropical storm is likely to form later today.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages for Tropical Depression One can be found in the
Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header TCDCP1 and WMO
header WTPA41 PHFO, and on the web at
hurricanes.gov/text/HFOTCDCP1.shtml.
 
RAINFALL: From Saturday through Monday, storm total rainfall
amounts of 4 to 8 inches are possible along windward areas of the
Big Island of Hawaii, with 2 to 4 inches possible over windward
sections of the smaller islands.
 
SURF: Swells generated by Tropical Depression One are expected to
begin reaching the Hawaiian Islands over the weekend. These swells
are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip currents. Please
consult products issued by the National Weather Service in
Honolulu, Hawaii.
 
WIND: Strong and gusty winds are expected to develop over the
Hawaiian Islands this weekend as Tropical Depression One approaches
from the east.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST.
 
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Forecaster Jelsema
 
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