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| #931930 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:33 PM 07.Jul.2018) TCPAT3 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Three Advisory Number 5 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032018 500 PM EDT Sat Jul 07 2018 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORECAST TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM TONIGHT OR SUNDAY... ...LITTLE MOVEMENT IS ANTICIPATED... SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...32.9N 75.3W ABOUT 160 MI...255 KM S OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1014 MB...29.95 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests along the coast of North Carolina should monitor the progress of this system. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Three was located near latitude 32.9 North, longitude 75.3 West. The depression is stationary and little motion is expected during the next 2 or 3 days. This motion will keep the cyclone meandering well off the North Carolina coast. Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. The depression is forecast to become a tropical storm tonight or Sunday. The minimum central pressure estimated from earlier reconnaissance data is 1014 mb (29.95 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by the depression are expected to increase and affect portions of the coasts of North Carolina and the mid-Atlantic states this weekend. These swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM EDT. $$ Forecaster Avila |
