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Tropical Depression LEE


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Tropical Depression Lee Advisory Number  12
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL142017
500 PM AST Sun Sep 17 2017

...LEE MOVING WESTWARD OVER THE EASTERN TROPICAL ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.2N 37.3W
ABOUT 910 MI...1465 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 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 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Lee was
located near latitude 13.2 North, longitude 37.3 West.  Lee is
moving toward the west near 8 mph (13 km/h), but a turn toward the
west-northwest with an increase in forward speed is expected by
tonight.  That motion should continue through Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Lee could
degenerate into a remnant low by Monday 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 PM AST.

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Forecaster Berg

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