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| #873912 (Received by flhurricane at: 1:35 AM 03.Sep.2016) TCPAT2 BULLETIN TROPICAL DEPRESSION GASTON INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 46A NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL072016 200 AM AST SAT SEP 03 2016 ...GASTON WEAKENS TO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION... SUMMARY OF 200 AM AST...0600 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...40.2N 27.9W ABOUT 120 MI...190 KM NNE OF FAIAL ISLAND IN THE CENTRAL AZORES ABOUT 105 MI...170 KM NNW OF LAJES AIR BASE IN THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 70 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: The Azores Meteorological Service has discontinued the Tropical Storm Warning for the western and central Azores. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 200 AM AST (0600 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Gaston was located near latitude 40.2 North, longitude 27.9 West. Gaston is moving toward the east-northeast near 16 mph (26 km/h). An east- northeastward and then northeastward motion with an increase in forward speed is expected during the next 12 to 24 hours. On the forecast track, the center of Gaston will continue to move way from the Azores. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional weakening is expected, and Gaston is forecast to become a remnant low this morning. The remnant low should dissipate by Sunday morning. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Gaston are affecting the Azores, and should continue today. These swells are could cause life- threatening surf and rip current conditions. For more information, please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Kimberlain |
