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Tropical Depression LEE


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Tropical Depression Lee Advisory Number  15
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL142017
1100 AM AST Mon Sep 18 2017

...LEE HANGING ON AS A TROPICAL DEPRESSION...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.1N 40.6W
ABOUT 1115 MI...1795 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 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 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Lee was
located near latitude 14.1 North, longitude 40.6 West. The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22
km/h).  A turn to the northwest with a decrease in forward speed is
expected to occur tonight.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher
gusts. Weakening is expected, and Lee is forecast to degenerate into
a remnant low on Tuesday.

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 500 PM AST.

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Forecaster Cangialosi

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