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Tropical Depression Fourteen Advisory Number   6
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL142017
500 AM AST Sat Sep 16 2017

...DEPRESSION MOVING WESTWARD OVER OPEN WATERS...

SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.6N 32.1W
ABOUT 590 MI...950 KM WSW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 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 12.6 North, longitude 32.1 West. The
depression is moving toward the west near 7 mph (11 km/h), and this
motion is expected to continue through Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher
gusts. The depression has the opportunity to become a tropical
storm later today or Sunday before conditions become hostile for
strengthening.

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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