000 WTNT32 KNHC 212042 TCPAT2 BULLETIN TROPICAL DEPRESSION KARL ADVISORY NUMBER 30 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL122016 ISSUED BY THE NWS WEATHER PREDICTION CENTER COLLEGE PARK MD 500 PM AST WED SEP 21 2016 ...KARL BECOMING BETTER ORGANIZED BUT MAXIMUM WINDS REMAIN 35 MPH... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.9N 58.7W ABOUT 810 MI...1305 KM SSE OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in Bermuda should monitor the progress of Karl. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Karl was located near latitude 21.9 North, longitude 58.7 West. The depression is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue through Thursday but shift toward the north-northwest by Friday. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Based on data from NOAA Buoy 41044, the minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Gallina/Berg