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Tropical Depression EIGHT


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Tropical Depression Eight Advisory Number   1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL082019
500 PM AST Tue Sep 03 2019

...NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS IN THE EASTERN TROPICAL ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.0N 32.3W
ABOUT 585 MI...940 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Eight
was located near latitude 19.0 North, longitude 32.3 West. The
depression is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h), and
this general motion with some increase in forward speed is
anticipated during the next few days

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
The depression is forecast to become a tropical storm on Wednesday,
although it is not anticipated to become a hurricane during the
work week.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 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 Blake

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