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#1140521 (Received by flhurricane at: 10:41 AM 22.Jun.2023) TCPAT4 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Four Advisory Number 2 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL042023 1100 AM AST Thu Jun 22 2023 ...DEPRESSION MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE TROPICAL CENTRAL ATLANTIC... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...11.3N 42.9W ABOUT 1270 MI...2040 KM E OF THE LESSER ANTILLES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Four was located near latitude 11.3 North, longitude 42.9 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h). This motion with a gradual increase in forward speed is expected during the next few days followed by a turn toward the northwest on Sunday. On the forecast track, the depression is expected to remain well east of the northern Leeward Islands through early next week. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the few days, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm soon. A weakening trend is forecast to commence over the weekend. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Roberts |