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Tropical Depression DON


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BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Don Advisory Number  14
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL052023
300 PM GMT Mon Jul 17 2023
 
...DON IN THE MIDST OF A LARGE TRACK LOOP OVER THE CENTRAL 
ATLANTIC...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 PM GMT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...38.6N 42.9W
ABOUT 860 MI...1385 KM W OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ESE OR 120 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1011 MB...29.86 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 300 PM GMT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Don was
located near latitude 38.6 North, longitude 42.9 West. The
depression is moving toward the east-southeast near 14 mph (22 
km/h).  The depression should turn southward on Tuesday, westward 
on Wednesday and west-northwestward on Thursday over the open 
waters of the central Atlantic.
 
Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher 
gusts.  Don could become a tropical storm by midweek with additional
strengthening possible by late week.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1011 mb (29.86 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 PM GMT.
 
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Forecaster Blake
 
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