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Tropical Storm Rene Advisory Number   6
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL182020
200 PM CVT Tue Sep 08 2020
 
...RENE STILL BRINGING TROPICAL-STORM-FORCE WINDS AND HEAVY RAINS
TO THE WESTERN CABO VERDE ISLANDS...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 200 PM CVT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.5N 26.5W
ABOUT 100 MI...160 KM WNW OF SANTO ANTAO CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
 
None.
 
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
 
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Cabo Verde Islands
 
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area.
 
For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 200 PM CVT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rene was
located near latitude 16.5 North, longitude 26.5 West. Rene is
moving toward the west near 16 mph (26 km/h), and a motion toward
the west to west-northwest is expected over the next two or three 
days.  On the forecast track, the center of Rene will move away 
from the Cabo Verde Islands later today.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Little change in strength is expected today, followed by gradual 
strengthening on Thursday and Friday.  Rene is forecast to
become a hurricane in a couple of days.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages for Tropical Storm Rene can be found in the Tropical
Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT3, WMO header
WTNT43 KNHC, and on the web at
www.hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT3.shtml
 
RAINFALL:  Rene is expected to produce 1 to 3 inches of rain across
portions of the Cabo Verde Islands today.
 
WIND:  Tropical storm conditions are still occurring over the
western portion of the Cabo Verde Islands.  These winds will
subside later today.
 
SURF:  Swells generated by Rene are affecting portions of the Cabo
Verde Islands. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening
surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your
local weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next intermediate advisory at 500 PM CVT.
Next complete advisory at 800 PM CVT.
 
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Forecaster Cangialosi
 
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