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Tropical Depression Fifteen Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL152020
1100 PM EDT Mon Aug 31 2020
 
...TROPICAL DEPRESSION NOT EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN MUCH WHILE IT 
MOVES FARTHER OFFSHORE OF THE CAROLINAS ON TUESDAY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 1100 PM EDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...33.2N 75.7W
ABOUT 140 MI...225 KM S OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 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 EDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Fifteen 
was located near latitude 33.2 North, longitude 75.7 West. The 
depression is moving toward the northeast near 14 mph (22 km/h). A 
turn to the east-northeast is expected to occur on Tuesday, and 
this general motion should continue for a few days.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. 
The depression is not forecast to strengthen much, but it could 
become a tropical storm on Tuesday.  Little, if any, additional 
strengthening is forecast thereafter, and a weakening trend is 
expected to begin on Wednesday night.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 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 evening.  Please consult products from 
your local weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM EDT.
 
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Forecaster Latto
 
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