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WTNT35 KNHC 131455
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BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Twenty Advisory Number   4
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL202020
1100 AM AST Sun Sep 13 2020

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORECAST TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM
TONIGHT...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.3N 36.4W
ABOUT 1680 MI...2705 KM E OF THE LESSER ANTILLES
ABOUT 870 MI...1395 KM WSW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 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 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Twenty
was located near latitude 12.3 North, longitude 36.4 West.  The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17
km/h).  A motion toward the west or west-northwest across the
eastern and central tropical Atlantic is expected through Tuesday,
followed by a turn toward the northwest Tuesday night or Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Strengthening is forecast during the next few days.  The depression
is expected to become a tropical storm later today or tonight, and
it could strengthen to a hurricane on Tuesday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Large swells generated by Tropical Depression Twenty are
expected to reach the Lesser Antilles and the northeastern coast of
South America on Wednesday.  These swells are likely to cause
life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.  Please consult
products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.

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Forecaster Berg
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