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Tropical Depression SEVEN


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Tropical Depression Seven Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL072024
1100 PM AST Wed Sep 11 2024
 
...TROPICAL DEPRESSION EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM SOON...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.5N 31.3W
ABOUT 485 MI...780 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 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 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Seven
was located near latitude 16.5 North, longitude 31.3 West. The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph (28 
km/h), and a west to west-northwest motion at a slower forward
speed is anticipated over the next few days.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and
the depression could become a tropical storm on Thursday.
 
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 500 AM AST.
 
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Forecaster Bucci
 
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