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WTNT35 KNHC 162032
TCPAT5

BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Joyce Advisory Number  17
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL102018
500 PM AST Sun Sep 16 2018

...JOYCE HANGING ON AS A TROPICAL DEPRESSION...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...34.4N 32.6W
ABOUT 400 MI...640 KM SW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 90 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 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 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Joyce
was located near latitude 34.4 North, longitude 32.6 West. The
depression is moving toward the east near 17 mph (28 km/h) and this
motion is expected to continue through tonight. After that time,
the cyclone should slow down and turn toward the southeast and then
the southwest away from the Azores.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher
gusts. Gradual weakening is expected, and Joyce could degenerate
into a trough or a remnant low within the next couple of days.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.

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Forecaster Cangialosi