SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…23.2N 44.4W
ABOUT 1415 MI…2275 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
ABOUT 1255 MI…2020 KM ENE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…35 MPH…55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 13 MPH…20 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 Rene was located near latitude 23.2 North, longitude 44.4 West. The depression is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h) and this general motion is forecast to continue through tonight. A slower northwest to north-northwest motion is expected on Sunday and Monday. A turn to the west-southwest is expected to occur by Tuesday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slow weakening is possible over the next few days.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 MB (29.71 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
