Issued at 500 AM AST Fri Sep 13 2024
132 WTNT32 KNHC 130835 TCPAT2 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Seven Advisory Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL072024 500 AM AST Fri Sep 13 2024 ...DEPRESSION COULD BECOME A TROPICAL STORM TODAY BUT STRUGGLES LIKELY LIE AHEAD... SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.0N 38.2W ABOUT 955 MI...1540 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Seven was located near latitude 19.0 North, longitude 38.2 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h). A turn toward the west is forecast by tonight, with the system gradually slowing down through the weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. The depression could become a tropical storm later today, however little change in strength overall is anticipated through the weekend. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Berg
