000 WTNT34 KNHC 040842 TCPAT4 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Katia Advisory Number 12 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122023 900 AM GMT Mon Sep 04 2023 ...KATIA HANGING ON AS A TROPICAL CYCLONE... SUMMARY OF 900 AM GMT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...27.7N 33.7W ABOUT 1020 MI...1640 KM NW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 900 AM GMT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Katia was located near latitude 27.7 North, longitude 33.7 West. The depression is moving toward the northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h). A generally northwestward motion is expected today, followed by a slow southeastward to south-southeastward motion on Tuesday and Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast, and Katia is expected to become a remnant low later today or tonight, and dissipate in a few days. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 PM GMT. $$ Forecaster Pasch