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Tropical Depression Fifteen Advisory Number   5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL152019
500 PM AST Tue Oct 15 2019

...DEPRESSION MOVING OVER THE NORTHEASTERN CABO VERDE ISLANDS...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.8N 22.9W
ABOUT 90 MI...145 KM NE OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 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.

Interests in the Cabo Verde Islands should closely monitor the
progress of the depression.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Fifteen
was located near latitude 16.8 North, longitude 22.9 West. The
depression is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h), and
this general motion is expected to continue through Wednesday. On
the forecast track, the center of the depression will move across
the island of Sal this evening and over or near the northern Cabo
Verde Islands tonight and early Wednesday morning.

Satellite-derived wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds
remain near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in
strength is forecast tonight and early Wednesday.  Weakening is
expected to begin by Wednesday afternoon, and the system is
forecast to become a remnant low by Wednesday night or Thursday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches) is
based on observations from the Amilcar Cabral Airport on Sal island.


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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RAINFALL: The depression is expected to produce total rainfall
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches across the eastern and northern Cabo
Verde Islands through Wednesday. This rainfall could cause flash
flooding and mudslides.

WIND:  Tropical-storm-force wind gusts could occur across the
eastern Cabo Verde Islands later today and tonight, especially
over higher terrain.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.

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Forecaster Stewart

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