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Tropical Depression Three Public Advisory Number 6
2018-07-08 04:34:24| National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
Issued at 1100 PM EDT Sat Jul 07 2018 000 WTNT33 KNHC 080234 TCPAT3 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Three Advisory Number 6 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032018 1100 PM EDT Sat Jul 07 2018 ...DEPRESSION MEANDERING OFF THE CAROLINA COASTLINE... ...HURRICANE HUNTERS SCHEDULED TO INVESTIGATE THE DEPRESSION OVERNIGHT... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM EDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...32.9N 75.1W ABOUT 160 MI...260 KM S OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1014 MB...29.95 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests along the coast of North Carolina should monitor the progress of this system. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM EDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Three was located near latitude 32.9 North, longitude 75.1 West. The depression is stationary and a very slow southeastward motion is forecast during the next couple of days. A faster northeastward motion is expected to begin on Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. The depression is forecast to become a tropical storm overnight or Sunday with additional strengthening expected after that. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1014 mb (29.95 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by the depression are expected to increase and affect portions of the coasts of North Carolina and the mid-Atlantic states into early next week. These swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. WIND: Winds to gale force not directly associated with the depression are expected along the North Carolina coast and over Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds during the next day or so. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM EDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi
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