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Tropical Depression Twenty Advisory Number   1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL202020
500 PM AST Sat Sep 12 2020
 
...NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL TROPICAL
ATLANTIC...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...11.4N 33.5W
ABOUT 2030 MI...3265 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 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 AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Twenty
was located near latitude 11.4 North, longitude 33.5 West. The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h)
and this general motion is expected to continue for the next few 
days with a slight increase in forward speed early next week. 
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Slow strengthening is expected over the next day or so, and 
the depression is forecast to become a tropical storm by Sunday 
night. A faster rate of strengthening is possible early next week. 
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.
 
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Forecaster Latto
 
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