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#TropicalStormMelissa now officially forecast to become a Cat 4 in the Caribbean. Very slow movement likely to add to its destructive potential.
Days since last H. Landfall - US: Any 378 (Milton) , Major: 378 (Milton) Florida - Any: 378 (Milton) Major: 378 (Milton)
14.5N 74.7W
Wind: 50MPH
Pres: 1003mb
Moving:
W at 2 mph
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#1153090 (Received by flhurricane at: 11:05 AM 16.Sep.2023)
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BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Fifteen Advisory Number 5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL152023
1100 AM AST Sat Sep 16 2023

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN THIS WEEKEND...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.7N 46.2W
ABOUT 1035 MI...1670 KM ENE OF THE LESSER ANTILLES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 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 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Fifteen
was located near latitude 19.7 North, longitude 46.2 West. The
depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 18 mph (30
km/h), and a general northwest or north-northwest motion is
expected to continue for the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Strengthening is forecast during the next several days, and the
system could become a hurricane early next week.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.

$$
Forecaster Hogsett/Bucci