Depression Expected To Strengthen Over The Open Atlantic During The Next Several Days

Tropical Depression

Tropics Forecast Cone at 3:20 Monday Night, September 30th

Location 630 miles WSW of The Cabo Verde Islands
Wind 35 mph
Heading W at 7 mph
Pressure 29.71
Coordinates 33.2W, 13.9N

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Discussion

At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Twelve was located near latitude 13.9 North, longitude 33.2 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 7 mph (11 km/h), and a general westward to west-northwestward motion is expected to continue for the next several days.

Satellite wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast on Monday, followed by a faster rate of intensification through midweek. The depression could become a hurricane by Tuesday night or Wednesday.

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

Tropics Satellite at 3:21 Monday Night, September 30th

Watches and Warnings

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Tropics Models at 3:21 Monday Night, September 30th

Land Hazards

None.


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