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Subtropical Depression Five Advisory Number   1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL052018
500 AM AST Wed Aug 15 2018

...SUBTROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...37.6N 45.6W
ABOUT 1015 MI...1630 KM W OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 350 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 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 OUTLOOK
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At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Subtropical Depression Five
was located near latitude 37.6 North, longitude 45.6 West. The
subtropical depression is moving toward the north near 5 mph (7
km/h), and this general motion with a slight increase in forward
speed is expected today.  A faster northeastward motion is forecast
to occur on Thursday and Friday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is forecast during the next day or so, and the
subtropical depression is expected to become a subtropical storm
later today.

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 AM AST.

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Forecaster Cangialosi

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