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WTNT33 KNHC 072031
TCPAT3

BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Three Advisory Number   5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL032018
500 PM EDT Sat Jul 07 2018

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORECAST TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM
TONIGHT OR SUNDAY...
...LITTLE MOVEMENT IS ANTICIPATED...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...32.9N 75.3W
ABOUT 160 MI...255 KM S OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1014 MB...29.95 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests along the coast of North Carolina should monitor the
progress of this system.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Three
was located near latitude 32.9 North, longitude 75.3 West. The
depression is stationary and little motion is expected during the
next 2 or 3 days. This motion will keep the cyclone meandering well
off the North Carolina coast.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher
gusts. The depression is forecast to become a tropical storm
tonight or Sunday.

The minimum central pressure estimated from earlier reconnaissance
data is 1014 mb (29.95 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by the depression are expected to increase
and affect portions of the coasts of North Carolina and the
mid-Atlantic states this weekend.  These swells could cause
life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.  Please consult
products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM EDT.

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Forecaster Avila