Issued at 500 AM AST Tue Sep 17 2024
000 WTNT32 KNHC 170838 TCPAT2 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Gordon Advisory Number 24 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL072024 500 AM AST Tue Sep 17 2024 ...GORDON EXPECTED TO TURN NORTHWARD TODAY... SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.0N 49.0W ABOUT 925 MI...1485 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 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 Gordon was located near latitude 19.0 North, longitude 49.0 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 3 mph (6 km/h). A turn toward the north is expected today, followed by a turn toward the north-northeast on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Gordon could gradually re-intensify and become a tropical storm again later this week. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Hagen
