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WTNT32 KNHC 152037
TCPAT2

BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWELVE ADVISORY NUMBER   6
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL122016
500 PM AST THU SEP 15 2016

...DEPRESSION EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN, BUT NOT FOR A FEW DAYS...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.8N 31.4W
ABOUT 505 MI...810 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
ABOUT 2000 MI...3220 KM E OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 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 Twelve
was located near latitude 17.8 North, longitude 31.4 West. The
depression is moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h), and a
motion toward the west or west-southwest is expected during the
next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours,
with some strengthening expected by late in the weekend.

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 Blake