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Tropical Depression Fifteen Advisory Number   1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL152020
500 PM EDT Mon Aug 31 2020
 
...NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OFFSHORE OF NORTH CAROLINA BUT
EXPECTED TO STAY AWAY FROM LAND...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...32.6N 76.5W
ABOUT 190 MI...305 KM SSW OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 35 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 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 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Fifteen
was located by an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft near
latitude 32.6 North, longitude 76.5 West. The depression is moving
toward the northeast near 12 mph (19 km/h) and a motion toward the
northeast or east-northeast is expected for the next few days. 
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
The depression is forecast to become a tropical storm on Tuesday, 
but little, if any, additional strengthening is forecast Tuesday 
night or Wednesday. 
 
The estimated minimum central pressure based on the Air Force
Reserve reconnaissance data is 1009 mb (29.80 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by the depression are affecting portions of
the coast of North Carolina, especially along the Outer Banks.
These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip
current conditions through tomorrow.  Please consult products from
your local weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM EDT.
 
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Forecaster Blake
 
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