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Tropical Storm Philippe Advisory Number   2...Retransmitted
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL172023
500 PM AST Sat Sep 23 2023
 
...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO TROPICAL STORM PHILIPPE...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.6N 39.7W
ABOUT 1045 MI...1680 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 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 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was
located near latitude 15.6 North, longitude 39.7 West. Philippe is
moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h). A continued westward 
motion at a slightly slower forward speed is expected into early 
next week. 
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Very gradual strengthening is expected during the next several days.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.
 
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Forecaster D. Zelinsky
 
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