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Tropical Depression EIGHT


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TROPICAL DEPRESSION EIGHT ADVISORY NUMBER  13
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL082016
1100 AM EDT WED AUG 31 2016

...DEPRESSION MOVING AWAY FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...35.5N 73.1W
ABOUT 135 MI...220 KM E OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 55 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1010 MB...29.83 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 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Eight
was located near latitude 35.5 North, longitude 73.1 West.  The
depression is moving toward the northeast near 15 mph (24 km/h).
This general motion with an increase in forward speed is forecast
during the next day or so.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is still possible, and the depression could
become a tropical storm later today.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1010 mb (29.83 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 PM EDT.

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Forecaster Blake

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