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Tropical Depression EIGHT


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Tropical Depression Eight Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL082021
1100 AM AST Mon Aug 16 2021
 
...TROPICAL DEPRESSION ALMOST A TROPICAL STORM...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...31.3N 62.8W
ABOUT 135 MI...220 KM ESE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...S OR 185 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1012 MB...29.89 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
 
None.
 
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
 
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Bermuda
 
A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.
 
For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Eight
was located near latitude 31.3 North, longitude 62.8 West.  The
depression is moving toward the south near 9 mph (15 km/h).  A slow 
clockwise turn toward the southwest and then toward the west is 
expected during the next few days.  On the forecast track, the 
center of the depression will move well to the south of Bermuda.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and the 
depression is expected to become a tropical storm later today.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1012 mb (29.89 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND:  Tropical storm conditions are possible across Bermuda and
the nearby waters on Tuesday, particularly to the south of the
island.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next intermediate advisory at 200 PM AST.
Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.
 
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Forecaster Berg
 
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