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WTNT32 KNHC 142036
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BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWELVE ADVISORY NUMBER   2
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL122016
500 PM AST WED SEP 14 2016

...CENTER OF THE DEPRESSION NOW WEST OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.4N 26.5W
ABOUT 190 MI...310 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1009 MB...29.80 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 Twelve
was located near latitude 17.4 North, longitude 26.5 West. The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h)
and a gradual turn toward the west is expected during the next
couple of days.  On the forecast track, the center of the depression
should move away from the Cabo Verde Islands tonight and Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Slight strengthening is expected during the next 24 hours, and the
depression could become a tropical storm tonight or on Thursday.
After that time, some weakening could occur as the cyclone
encounters unfavorable upper-level winds.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1009 mb (29.80 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND: Gusty winds are possible over portions of the Cabo Verde
Islands through tonight.

RAINFALL: Locally heavy rains are expected over portions of the Cabo
Verde Islands through Thursday.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.

$$
Forecaster Beven