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Tropical Depression JOYCE


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Tropical Depression Joyce Advisory Number  18
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL102018
1100 PM AST Sun Sep 16 2018

...JOYCE REMAINS A TROPICAL DEPRESSION SOUTHWEST OF THE AZORES...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...34.0N 30.3W
ABOUT 330 MI...535 KM SW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 95 DEGREES AT 21 MPH...33 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 OUTLOOK
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At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Joyce
was located near latitude 34.0 North, longitude 30.3 West.  The
depression is moving toward the east near 21 mph (33 km/h).  The
system should slow its forward speed while turning toward the
southeast on Monday, south on Tuesday, and southwest on Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Joyce is
expected to become a remnant low within the next two days.

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 Landsea

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