000 WTNT35 KNHC 250836 TCPAT5 BULLETIN TROPICAL DEPRESSION IDA ADVISORY NUMBER 28 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL102015 500 AM AST FRI SEP 25 2015 ...IDA EXPECTED TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW IN A COUPLE OF DAYS... SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.7N 45.3W ABOUT 1180 MI...1900 KM ENE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 335 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 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 Ida was located near latitude 21.7 North, longitude 45.3 West. Ida is moving toward the north-northwest near 3 mph (6 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue today. A turn toward the northwest with a slight increase in forward speed is forecast tonight. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Some weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Ida is expected to become a remnant low over the weekend. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Berg