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Tropical Depression Fifteen Advisory Number   4
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL152023
500 AM AST Sat Sep 16 2023

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM THIS
WEEKEND...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.9N 45.3W
ABOUT 1070 MI...1725 KM ENE OF THE LESSER ANTILLES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 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 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Fifteen
was located near latitude 17.9 North, longitude 45.3 West. The
depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 14 mph (22
km/h), and a general northwest or north-northwest motion is
expected to continue for the next few days.

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

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.

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Forecaster Papin
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