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Tropical Depression TEN


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TROPICAL DEPRESSION TEN ADVISORY NUMBER   2
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL102015
500 PM AST FRI SEP 18 2015

...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENING AND LIKELY TO BE A TROPICAL STORM
SOON...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.4N 37.3W
ABOUT 905 MI...1460 KM W OF THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Ten was
located near latitude 13.4 North, longitude 37.3 West.  The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h),
and this general motion with some increase in forward speed is
expected through Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 35 mph (55 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Additional strengthening is forecast, and the
depression is likely to become a tropical storm tonight.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.

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Forecaster Berg

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