439 
WTNT34 KNHC 080854
TCPAT4

BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Nine Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL092018
500 AM AST Sat Sep 08 2018

...DEPRESSION EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM LATER TODAY OVER
THE EASTERN TROPICAL ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.3N 35.4W
ABOUT 1720 MI...2765 KM E OF THE WINDWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
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 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Nine was
located near latitude 14.3 North, longitude 35.4 West. The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h).
A turn toward the west is expected later today, and that general
motion at a slightly faster forward speed is forecast to continue
through the weekend and into early next week.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and the
depression is expected to become a tropical storm later today and
a hurricane by early next week.

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 1100 AM AST.

$$
Forecaster Stewart