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Tropical Depression Fourteen Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL142017
500 AM AST Fri Sep 15 2017

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION MOVING WESTWARD OVER THE FAR EASTERN
ATLANTIC...
...FORECAST TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...10.6N 27.3W
ABOUT 435 MI...700 KM SSW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 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 Fourteen
was located near latitude 10.6 North, longitude 27.3 West. The
depression is moving toward the west near 15 mph (24 km/h), and this
motion is expected to continue during the next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
The depression is forecast to become a Tropical Storm later today
or tomorrow.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.

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Forecaster Avila

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