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Tropical Depression ELEVEN


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Tropical Depression Eleven Advisory Number   5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL112020
500 PM AST Wed Aug 12 2020
 
...DEPRESSION NOT YET A TROPICAL STORM...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.7N 45.7W
ABOUT 1220 MI...1960 KM ESE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 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.
 
Interests in the Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of
this system.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Eleven
was located near latitude 12.7 North, longitude 45.7 West. The
depression is moving toward the west near 15 mph (24 km/h).  A turn 
toward the west-northwest at a similar forward speed is expected 
tonight, with this motion continuing through the rest of the week.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and the
depression is expected to become a tropical storm 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 PM AST.
 
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Forecaster Beven
 
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