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WTNT35 KNHC 162034
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BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Fifteen Advisory Number 6
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL152023
500 PM AST Sat Sep 16 2023

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM THIS
WEEKEND...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...20.8N 47.1W
ABOUT 1005 MI...1615 KM ENE OF THE LESSER ANTILLES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 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 Fifteen
was located near latitude 20.8 North, longitude 47.1 West. The
depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 16 mph (26
km/h) and this motion is expected to continue for the next several
days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and the
system could become a hurricane by early next week.

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 1100 PM AST.

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Forecaster Hogsett/Bucci


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