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Tropical Depression JOYCE


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Tropical Depression Joyce Advisory Number  23
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL102018
500 AM AST Tue Sep 18 2018

...JOYCE CONTINUES MOVING TOWARD THE SOUTH-SOUTHEAST AWAY FROM THE
AZORES...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...32.9N 27.6W
ABOUT 355 MI...570 KM S OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...SSE OR 165 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 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 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Joyce
was located near latitude 32.9 North, longitude 27.6 West.  The
depression is moving toward the south-southeast near 6 mph (9 km/h).
A turn toward the south is forecast later today, followed by a
motion toward the southwest on Wednesday and Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual weakening is expected during the next couple of days,
and Joyce is forecast to become a remnant low later today or
tonight.

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 1100 AM AST.

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Forecaster Beven

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