377 
WTNT34 KNHC 080254
TCPAT4

BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Nine Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL092018
1100 PM AST Fri Sep 07 2018

...DEPRESSION MEANDERING OVER THE EASTERN ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.9N 34.9W
ABOUT 1755 MI...2820 KM E OF THE WINDWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES


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


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Nine
was located near latitude 13.9 North, longitude 34.9 West.  The
depression is stationary and little motion is expected through
tonight.  A westward motion with an increase in forward speed is
expected this weekend and early next week.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is forecast, and the depression is forecast
to become a tropical storm Saturday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.

$$
Forecaster Roberts