445 
WTNT32 KNHC 251444
TCPAT2
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Gonzalo Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL072026
200 PM CVT Fri Sep 25 2026
 
...GONZALO SPREADING GUSTY WINDS ACROSS THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 200 PM CVT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.1N 22.7W
ABOUT 115 MI...185 KM S SAL CABO VERDE 
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 345 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 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 200 PM CVT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gonzalo was
located near latitude 15.1 North, longitude 22.7 West. Gonzalo is
moving toward the north-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). This 
general motion is expected to continue over the next few 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 
later today and tonight. 
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Little change in strength is expected today.  A gradual weakening 
trend is forecast to begin tonight and continue through the 
weekend.  

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles (335 km)
primarily to the northeast of the center.  The official observing 
station on Sal in the Cabo Verde Islands recently reported a 
sustained wind of 32 mph (52 km/h) with a gust to 45 mph (72 km/h).
 
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 are spreading over the Cabo Verde
Islands and will continue through today.
 
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 islands of Cabo Verde 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, 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 500 PM CVT.
Next complete advisory at 800 PM CVT.
 
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Forecaster Brown