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Tropical Depression Fifteen Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL152020
500 AM EDT Tue Sep 01 2020
 
...TROPICAL DEPRESSION PASSING TO THE SOUTHEAST OF CAPE HATTERAS...
...NO SIGNIFICANT STRENGTHENING IS EXPECTED AS IT HEADS OUT TO
SEA...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 AM EDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...34.1N 74.4W
ABOUT 100 MI...160 KM SE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 50 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 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 EDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Fifteen
was located near latitude 34.1 North, longitude 74.4 West.  The
depression is moving toward the northeast near 13 mph (20 km/h).  A 
turn toward the east-northeast is expected later today, followed by 
a turn toward the east by Thursday.  On the forecast track, the 
center of the depression will move away from the North Carolina 
coast today.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Although the depression still has a small chance to become a 
tropical storm later today, no significant changes in strength 
are expected during the next couple of days.  The system could 
degenerate into a remnant low by 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 will continue to
affect portions of the Outer Banks of North Carolina through this
evening, causing life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Please consult products from your local weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM EDT.
 
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Forecaster Berg
 
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