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Tropical Depression Four Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL042023
500 PM AST Thu Jun 22 2023
 
...DEPRESSION EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM TONIGHT OR EARLY
TOMORROW...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...11.5N 44.0W
ABOUT 1190 MI...1920 KM E OF THE LESSER ANTILLES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 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 Four was
located near latitude 11.5 North, longitude 44.0 West. The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h)
and this general motion with some increase in forward speed is 
expected over the next few days.  On the forecast track, the 
system is expected to remain well east of the northern Leeward 
Islands through early next week. 
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and the 
system is likely to become a tropical storm tonight or early 
Friday.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 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 Pasch
 
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