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Tropical Depression Twelve Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL122023
800 PM CVT Fri Sep 01 2023
 
...TROPICAL DEPRESSION COULD BECOME A SHORT-LIVED TROPICAL STORM
TONIGHT OR ON SATURDAY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 800 PM CVT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...20.8N 28.7W
ABOUT 450 MI...730 KM NW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 345 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 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 800 PM CVT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Twelve
was located near latitude 20.8 North, longitude 28.7 West.  The
depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 12 mph (19
km/h).  A generally northwestward motion with a decrease in forward
speed is expected through Monday.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is possible, and the depression could become a
tropical storm tonight or on Saturday.  Weakening is expected to
begin by early Sunday, and the system could degenerate into a
remnant low by late Sunday.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure based on a ship report is 
1006 mb (29.71 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 AM CVT.
 
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Forecaster Berg
 
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