NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL0420151100 AM AST TUE AUG 18 2015
...FOURTH TROPICAL DEPRESSION OF THE SEASON DEVELOPS OVER THEEAST-CENTRAL TROPICAL ATLANTIC...
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...10.6N 36.5W
ABOUT 1665 MI...2675 KM E OF THE WINDWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1009 MB...29.80 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Fourwas located near latitude 10.6 North, longitude 36.5 West. Thedepression is moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h). Amotion toward the west is expected today, followed by a turn towardthe west-northwest later tonight or on Wednesday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and thedepression is expected to become a tropical storm later today.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1009 mb (29.80 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
