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Tropical Storm Gonzalo Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL072026
800 AM CVT Fri Sep 25 2026
 
...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
TODAY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 800 AM CVT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.2N 22.4W
ABOUT 140 MI...225 KM ESE OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 340 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 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 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 800 AM CVT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gonzalo was
located near latitude 14.2 North, longitude 22.4 West. Gonzalo is
moving toward the north-northwest near 9 mph (15 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 in a few hours, and continue through
the day and into tonight.
 
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 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 intermediate advisory at 1100 AM CVT.
Next complete advisory at 200 PM CVT.
 
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Forecaster Kelly