Tropical Storm Gonzalo

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WTNT32 KNHC 251157
TCPAT2
 
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Tropical Storm Gonzalo Intermediate Advisory Number 2A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL072026
1100 AM CVT Fri Sep 25 2026
 
...GONZALO STRENGTHENS AS GUSTY WINDS SPREAD ACROSS THE CABO VERDE 
ISLANDS...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM CVT...1200 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.7N 22.6W
ABOUT 120 MI...195 KM E OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 340 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
 
None.
 
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
 
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* The Cabo Verde Islands
 
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within 12
hours.
 
For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1100 AM CVT (1200 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gonzalo was 
located near latitude 14.7 North, longitude 22.6 West. Gonzalo is 
moving toward the north-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). This motion 
is expected to continue over the next several days, with a slower 
forward speed this weekend. On the forecast track, the center will 
pass near or over portions of the Cabo Verde Islands today and 
tonight.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with 
higher gusts. Small intensity fluctuations are possible today, with 
a gradual weakening trend forecast to begin this weekend.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km) 
from the center. Sal International Airport recently reported a wind 
gust of 41 mph (66 km/h).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages for Gonzalo can be found in the Tropical Cyclone
Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT2 and WMO header WTNT42 KNHC.
 
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are spreading over the Cabo Verde
Islands and will continue through the day.
 
RAINFALL: Tropical Storm Gonzalo is expected to produce rainfall
totals of 1 to 3 inches (25 to 75 mm) across the eastern portions of
the Cabo Verde Islands today and on Saturday with less than 1 inch
anticipated for the western side of the island chain. Heavy rain
along the coastal areas of Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia, and Senegal
will produce totals between 2 to 4 inches (50 to 100 mm) with
isolated higher amounts along the immediate coast.
 
SURF: Swells generated by the storm are expected to affect the Cabo
Verde Islands through Saturday. These swells are likely to 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 200 PM CVT.
 
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Forecaster Reinhart