Tropical Storm Gonzalo

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WTNT32 KNHC 252336
TCPAT2
 
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Tropical Storm Gonzalo Intermediate Advisory Number 4A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL072026
1100 PM CVT Fri Sep 25 2026
 
...GONZALO MOVING NORTHWARD NEAR THE NORTHEASTERN CABO VERDE 
ISLANDS...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 1100 PM CVT...0000 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.4N 22.5W
ABOUT 35 MI...55 KM SE OF SAL CABO VERDE
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 350 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 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.
 
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 PM CVT (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gonzalo was 
located near latitude 16.4 North, longitude 22.5 West. Gonzalo is 
moving toward the north near 9 mph (15 km/h). A northward motion is 
expected to continue overnight, followed by a slower 
north-northwestward motion over the weekend. On the forecast track, 
the center will continue to pass near the northeastern portion of 
the Cabo Verde Islands during the next couple of hours and move 
north of the Cabo Verde Islands on Saturday. 
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. 
Little change in strength is expected during the next few hours. 
Weakening is expected to begin by Saturday morning and continue 
through the weekend. Gonzalo is forecast to become a post-tropical 
remnant low by Sunday. 
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles (335 km), 
primarily to the northeast of the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 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 will continue over portions of
the Cabo Verde Islands tonight.
 
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 islands of Cabo Verde on Friday and Saturday with less than 1
inch anticipated for the western side of the island chain. Across
coastal areas of Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, and Senegal, rain bands east
of Gonzalo’s track will produce another 1 to 2 inches of rainfall
(25 to 50 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 AM CVT.
 
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Forecaster D. Zelinsky