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Tropical Depression EIGHT


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Tropical Depression Eight Intermediate Advisory Number 2A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL082021
800 AM AST Mon Aug 16 2021
 
...TROPICAL DEPRESSION MOVING SOUTHWARD...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 800 AM AST...1200 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...31.7N 62.8W
ABOUT 120 MI...190 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 800 AM AST (1200 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Eight
was located near latitude 31.7 North, longitude 62.8 West. The
depression is moving toward the south near 9 mph (15 km/h), and 
this motion is expected to continue this morning.  A slow
clockwise turn toward the southwest and west is anticipated during
the next couple of days, followed by a continued westward motion on
Wednesday. On the forecast track, the center of the depression will
pass to the southeast and south of Bermuda during the next few days.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Slow strengthening is forecast, and the system is forecast 
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 complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.
 
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Forecaster Berg
 
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