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Tropical Depression NINE


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TROPICAL DEPRESSION NINE ADVISORY NUMBER   6
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL092015
500 PM AST THU SEP 17 2015

...POORLY ORGANIZED DEPRESSION JOGS NORTHWARD...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.5N 44.8W
ABOUT 1100 MI...1765 KM E OF THE LESSER ANTILLES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH...45 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 5 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 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 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Nine was
located near latitude 16.5 North, longitude 44.8 West. The
depression is moving toward the north near 7 mph (11 km/h). A turn
toward the north-northwest is forecast tonight, followed by a turn
to the northwest on Friday, and a turn toward the west-northwest
on Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph (45 km/h) with higher gusts.
Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours,
however, the depression is forecast to become a remnant low by
Friday night.

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 Brennan

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