000 WTNT33 KNHC 302350 TCPAT3 BULLETIN TROPICAL DEPRESSION EIGHT INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 10A NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL082016 800 PM EDT TUE AUG 30 2016 ...DEPRESSION MOVING FARTHER AWAY FROM THE OUTER BANKS... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING FOR NORTH CAROLINA DISCONTINUED... SUMMARY OF 800 PM EDT...0000 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...34.4N 74.6W ABOUT 80 MI...130 KM SE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1011 MB...29.86 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: The Tropical Storm Warning for the coast of North Carolina has been discontinued. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 800 PM EDT (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Eight was located near latitude 34.4 North, longitude 74.6 West. The depression is moving toward the northeast near 5 mph (7 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue through Wednesday. On the forecast track, the center of the depression will continue to move away from the Outer Banks of North Carolina this evening and overnight. Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and the depression could become a tropical storm overnight. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1011 mb (29.86 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- WIND: Gusty winds, especially in showers, are still possible tonight along the coast of North Carolina. RAINFALL: The depression is expected to produce total rain accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with isolated maximum amounts of 5 inches over far eastern North Carolina, including the Outer Banks. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM EDT. $$ Forecaster Berg