Issued at 200 PM CVT Wed Oct 02 2024
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WTNT33 KNHC 021443
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Thirteen Advisory Number 1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132024
200 PM CVT Wed Oct 02 2024
…NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS IN THE FAR EASTERN TROPICAL
ATLANTIC…
…COULD BECOME A HURRICANE BY THIS WEEKEND…
SUMMARY OF 200 PM CVT…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…10.6N 29.1W
ABOUT 430 MI…690 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…35 MPH…55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…W OR 270 DEGREES AT 7 MPH…11 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 200 PM CVT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Thirteen
was located near latitude 10.6 North, longitude 29.1 West. The
depression is moving toward the west near 7 mph (11 km/h) and a
general westward motion is expected for the next day or so followed
by a turn more west-northwestward by the weekend.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is forecast, and the depression could become
a tropical storm by tonight.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 PM CVT.
$$
Forecaster Papin
NHC Atlantic
