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Tropical Depression LEE


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Tropical Depression Lee Advisory Number  14
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL142017
500 AM AST Mon Sep 18 2017

...POORLY ORGANIZED LEE EXPECTED TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW BY
TONIGHT...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.1N 39.8W
ABOUT 1060 MI...1710 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 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 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Lee was
located near latitude 14.1 North, longitude 39.8 West. The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h)
and this motion is expected to continue during the next couple of
days.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Weakening is expected during the next 48 hours, and Lee is
forecast to degenerate into a remnant low by 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 AM AST.

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Forecaster Roberts

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