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Tropical Depression RENE


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Tropical Depression Rene Advisory Number   8
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL182020
200 AM CVT Wed Sep 09 2020
 
...RENE WEAKENS TO A DEPRESSION WEST OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 200 AM CVT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.0N 29.3W
ABOUT 360 MI...575 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 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 200 AM CVT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Rene was
located near latitude 17.0 North, longitude 29.3 West. The 
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 
km/h), and a motion toward the west or west-northwest is expected 
over the next couple of days, followed by a turn to the northwest.
 
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h) 
with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast, and Rene is 
expected to regain tropical storm strength later this morning, 
and become a hurricane in a couple of days.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM CVT.
 
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Forecaster Stewart
 
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