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Tropical Depression NINE


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TROPICAL DEPRESSION NINE ADVISORY NUMBER   8
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL092015
500 AM AST FRI SEP 18 2015

...DEPRESSION CONTINUING TO MOVE NORTH-NORTHWESTWARD...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.6N 45.7W
ABOUT 1045 MI...1680 KM E OF THE LESSER ANTILLES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH...45 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 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.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Nine was
located near latitude 17.6 North, longitude 45.7 West. The
depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 7 mph (11
km/h).  A motion toward the northwest is expected during the next
48 hours.

Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph (45 km/h) with higher gusts.
The depression is moving through an area of strong upper-level
winds, and it is forecast to weaken to a remnant low Friday or
Friday night.

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 AM AST.

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Forecaster Beven

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