Tropical Depression Five Advisory Number 1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL052022
500 AM AST Thu Sep 01 2022
SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...38.1N 45.0W
ABOUT 975 MI...1575 KM W OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 70 DEGREES AT 2 MPH...4 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1013 MB...29.92 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 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Five was located near latitude 38.1 North, longitude 45.0 West. The depression is moving toward the east-northeast near 2 mph (4 km/h), and an eastward drift is expected through Friday night.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is expected during the next few days, and the depression is forecast to become a tropical storm later today.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1013 mb (29.92 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
Forecaster Beven
