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WTNT32 KNHC 250539
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Tropical Storm Gonzalo Intermediate Advisory Number 1A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL072026
500 AM CVT Fri Sep 25 2026
 
...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN THE CABO VERDE 
ISLANDS LATER THIS MORNING...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 AM CVT...0600 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.7N 22.3W
ABOUT 160 MI...260 KM ESE OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 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 24
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 500 AM CVT (0600 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gonzalo was 
located near latitude 13.7 North, longitude 22.3 West. Gonzalo is 
moving toward the north-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h), and 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 are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. 
Some strengthening is 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.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 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 expected to reach the Cabo Verde 
Islands within the warning area later this morning.
 
RAINFALL: Tropical Storm Gonzalo is expected to produce rainfall 
totals of 1 to 3 inches (30 to 75 mm) across the eastern portions of 
the Cabo Verde Islands on Friday and 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 800 AM CVT.
 
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Forecaster Kelly