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Tropical Depression CHANTAL


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Tropical Depression Chantal Advisory Number   5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL042019
1100 PM AST Wed Aug 21 2019

...CHANTAL WEAKENS TO A DEPRESSION...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...39.4N 47.4W
ABOUT 580 MI...935 KM SSE OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ESE OR 105 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1010 MB...29.83 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 Chantal
was located near latitude 39.4 North, longitude 47.4 West. The
depression is moving toward the east-southeast near 18 mph (30
km/h), and a turn toward the southeast with a decrease in forward
speed is expected by Friday.  Chantal is forecast to slow further
and turn southward Friday night then drift clock-wise southwestward
to west-northwestward over the weekend.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h) with
higher gusts.  Further weakening is anticipated, and Chantal is
forecast to become a post-tropical remnant low by Friday night.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1010 mb (29.83 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 Roberts

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