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Tropical Depression TWELVE


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TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWELVE ADVISORY NUMBER   4
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL122016
500 AM AST THU SEP 15 2016

...DEPRESSION FORECAST TO MOVE WESTWARD ACROSS THE TROPICAL
ATLANTIC WITH LITTLE TO NO STRENGTHENING...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.6N 29.3W
ABOUT 365 MI...590 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1009 MB...29.80 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 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Twelve
was located near latitude 17.6 North, longitude 29.3 West.  The
depression is moving toward the west near 16 mph (26 km/h).  A
westward motion at a slightly slower forward speed is expected
during the next couple of days.  On the forecast track, the center
of the depression will continue to move away from the Cabo Verde
Islands.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1009 mb (29.80 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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RAINFALL:  Locally heavy rains are possible over the western Cabo
Verde Islands today.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.

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Forecaster Berg

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