000 WTNT31 KNHC 180845 TCPAT1 BULLETIN TROPICAL DEPRESSION JULIA ADVISORY NUMBER 18 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL112016 500 AM EDT SUN SEP 18 2016 ...JULIA TRYING TO MAKE A COMEBACK... SUMMARY OF 500 AM EDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...31.3N 76.7W ABOUT 220 MI...355 KM ESE OF CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA ABOUT 280 MI...445 KM SSW OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH...45 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 335 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1010 MB...29.83 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests along the North Carolina coast should monitor the progress of Julia. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 500 AM EDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Julia was located near latitude 31.3 North, longitude 76.7 West. The depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h), and a slow northward motion is expected for the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph (45 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is possible during the next 48 hours. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1010 mb (29.83 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM EDT. $$ Forecaster Blake