Tropical Depression Twelve Advisory Number 1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122023
200 PM CVT Fri Sep 01 2023
SUMMARY OF 200 PM CVT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.6N 28.3W
ABOUT 375 MI...605 KM NW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 340 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 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 Twelve was located near latitude 19.6 North, longitude 28.3 West. The depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h). A motion toward the north-northwest and northwest at a faster forward speed is expected through Sunday. A turn toward the west-northwest is forecast later on Sunday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is ex-pected, and the depression is forecast to become a tropical storm later today or this evening. The system is likely to weaken early Sunday and degenerate to a remnant low by late Sunday.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None
Forecaster Berg
