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WTNT35 KNHC 132033
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Tropical Depression Twenty Advisory Number 5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL202020
500 PM AST Sun Sep 13 2020
...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN, POTENTIALLY BECOMING
A POWERFUL HURRICANE OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC BY THE LATTER PART
OF THE WEEK...
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...12.7N 37.6W
ABOUT 940 MI...1510 KM WSW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
ABOUT 1600 MI...2570 KM E OF THE LESSER ANTILLES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Twenty
was located near latitude 12.7 North, longitude 37.6 West. The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19
km/h). A motion toward the west or west-northwest across the
eastern and central tropical Atlantic is expected through Tuesday,
followed by a slower northwestward motion Tuesday night and
Wednesday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the next few days. The depression
is expected to become a tropical storm tonight and then will likely
strengthen to a hurricane on Tuesday.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Large swells generated by Tropical Depression Twenty are
expected to reach the Lesser Antilles and the northeastern coast of
South America on Wednesday. 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 1100 PM AST.