Tropical Depression Thirteen Advisory Number 1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132024
200 PM CVT Wed Oct 02 2024
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.
