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| #1153128 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:35 PM 16.Sep.2023) TCPAT5 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Fifteen Advisory Number 6 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL152023 500 PM AST Sat Sep 16 2023 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM THIS WEEKEND... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.8N 47.1W ABOUT 1005 MI...1615 KM ENE OF THE LESSER ANTILLES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Fifteen was located near latitude 20.8 North, longitude 47.1 West. The depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue for the next several 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 system could become a hurricane by early next week. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Hogsett/Bucci |
