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Tropical Depression LEE


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BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Lee Advisory Number  16
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL142017
500 PM AST Mon Sep 18 2017

...LEE LOSING ORGANIZATION...
...EXPECTED TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW TONIGHT OR TUESDAY...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.0N 42.3W
ABOUT 1220 MI...1960 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 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 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Lee was
located near latitude 15.0 North, longitude 42.3 West.  The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph. A turn
to the northwest with a decrease in forward speed is expected to
occur tonight.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Weakening is expected, and Lee is forecast to degenerate into
a remnant low tonight or 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 1100 PM AST.

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Forecaster Cangialosi

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