715
WTNT32 KNHC 300238
TCPAT2

BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Twelve Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL122024
1100 PM AST Sun Sep 29 2024

...DEPRESSION EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN OVER THE OPEN ATLANTIC DURING
THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.9N 33.2W
ABOUT 630 MI...1015 KM WSW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 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 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Twelve
was located near latitude 13.9 North, longitude 33.2 West. The
depression is moving toward the west near 7 mph (11 km/h), and a
general westward to west-northwestward motion is expected to
continue for the next several days.

Satellite wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds are near
35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is
forecast on Monday, followed by a faster rate of intensification
through midweek. The depression could become a hurricane by Tuesday
night or Wednesday.

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 500 AM AST.

$$
Forecaster Reinhart