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| #931900 (Received by flhurricane at: 10:51 AM 07.Jul.2018) TCPAT3 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Three Advisory Number 4 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032018 1100 AM EDT Sat Jul 07 2018 ...AIR FORCE PLANE CURRENTLY APPROACHING THE DEPRESSION... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...33.1N 74.8W ABOUT 150 MI...240 KM SSE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH...45 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 2 MPH...4 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1015 MB...29.98 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests along the coast of North Carolina should monitor the progress of this system. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Three was located near latitude 33.1 North, longitude 74.8 West. The depression is moving toward the north near 2 mph (4 km/h), and little motion is anticipated during the next 2 days. The depression is forecast to begin moving toward the northeast by Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 30 mph (45 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next several days, and the depression could become a tropical storm later tonight or on Sunday. An Air Force reconnaissance plane is currently approaching the depression. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1015 mb (29.98 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by the depression are expected to increase and affect portions of the coasts of North Carolina and the mid-Atlantic states this weekend. These swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM EDT. $$ Forecaster Avila |
