000 WTNT31 KNHC 220838 TCPAT1 BULLETIN TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIONA ADVISORY NUMBER 22 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL062016 500 AM AST MON AUG 22 2016 ...FIONA HOLDING ON AS A TROPICAL DEPRESSION... SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...24.4N 58.4W ABOUT 525 MI...845 KM NE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS ABOUT 670 MI...1080 KM SE OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Fiona was located near latitude 24.4 North, longitude 58.4 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 18 mph (30 km/h). A continued west-northwestward motion with a gradual decrease in forward speed is forecast later today and on Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours, but Fiona could become a post-tropical remnant low in the next day or two. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Stewart