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#903635 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:37 PM 18.Sep.2017) TCPAT4 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Lee Advisory Number 16 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142017 500 PM AST Mon Sep 18 2017 ...LEE LOSING ORGANIZATION... ...EXPECTED TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW TONIGHT OR TUESDAY... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.0N 42.3W ABOUT 1220 MI...1960 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Lee was located near latitude 15.0 North, longitude 42.3 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph. A turn to the northwest with a decrease in forward speed is expected to occur tonight. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is expected, and Lee is forecast to degenerate into a remnant low tonight or Tuesday. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi |