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Tropical Depression SIX


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TROPICAL DEPRESSION SIX ADVISORY NUMBER   1
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL062016
1100 PM AST TUE AUG 16 2016

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OVER THE EASTERN ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.6N 34.1W
ABOUT 715 MI...1150 KM WSW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 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 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Six was
located near latitude 12.6 North, longitude 34.1 West. The
depression is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h).
This general motion is forecast to continue over the next couple of
days, and the system is expected to remain over the open waters
of the tropical Atlantic.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is predicted, and the depression is forecast
to become a tropical storm on Wednesday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.

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Forecaster Brown

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