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Tropical Depression Fourteen Advisory Number   4
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL142017
500 PM AST Fri Sep 15 2017

...DEPRESSION POORLY ORGANIZED BUT FORECAST TO BECOME A TROPICAL
STORM OVER THE WEEKEND...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.6N 29.7W
ABOUT 450 MI...720 KM WSW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1009 MB...29.80 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 Fourteen
was located near latitude 12.6 North, longitude 29.7 West. The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19
km/h), and a west or west-northwest motion is forecast during the
next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some gradual strengthening is expected, and the depression is
forecast to become a tropical storm over the weekend.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1009 mb (29.80 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 Brown

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