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WTNT35 KNHC 140248
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BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Twenty Advisory Number   6
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL202020
1100 PM AST Sun Sep 13 2020

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN, POTENTIALLY BECOMING
A POWERFUL HURRICANE OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC BY THE LATTER PART
OF THE WEEK...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.0N 39.0W
ABOUT 1025 MI...1645 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
ABOUT 1500 MI...2415 KM E OF THE LESSER ANTILLES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 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 Twenty
was located near latitude 13.0 North, longitude 39.0 West. The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph (24
km/h). A continued west-northwestward motion is expected for the
next day or two followed by a turn toward the northwest by
mid-week.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Strengthening is anticipated and the system is forecast to become a
hurricane in a couple of days.

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 AM AST.

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Forecaster Zelinsky
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