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| #874876 (Received by flhurricane at: 2:04 PM 14.Sep.2016) TCPAT2 BULLETIN TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWELVE ADVISORY NUMBER 1 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL122016 1100 AM AST WED SEP 14 2016 ...NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OVER THE WESTERN CABO VERDE ISLANDS... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.0N 25.0W ABOUT 95 MI...155 KM NW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1009 MB...29.80 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Twelve was located near latitude 17.0 North, longitude 25.0 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h) and a gradual turn toward the west is expected during the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the center of the depression should move through the western islands of Cabo Verde this afternoon and move away from the islands tonight. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Slight strengthening is expected during the next 24 hours, and the depression could become a tropical storm tonight. After that time, some weakening could occur as the cyclone encounters unfavorable upper-level winds. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1009 mb (29.80 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- WIND: Gusty winds are possible over portions of the Cabo Verde Islands through tonight. RAINFALL: Locally heavy rains are expected over portions of the Cabo Verde Islands through Thursday. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Beven |
