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WTNT31 KNHC 052032
TCPAT1

BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION FRED ADVISORY NUMBER  28
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL062015
500 PM AST SAT SEP 05 2015

...FRED WEAKENS BUT STILL FIGHTING THE HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...23.8N 42.5W
ABOUT 1340 MI...2155 KM SW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Fred was
located near latitude 23.8 North, longitude 42.5 West. Fred is
moving toward the northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h), but a turn to the
north is expected on Sunday. The depression should recurve on
Monday.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h) with
higher gusts. No significant change in strength is forecast during
the next 48 hours.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 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 Avila