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Tropical Depression 11 Forms Out In The Tropical Atlantic

| August 11, 2020 @ 3:36 pm

SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST…2100 UTC…INFORMATION

LOCATION…11.7N 40.0W
ABOUT 1110 MI…1790 KM WSW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
ABOUT 1450 MI…2335 KM E OF THE LESSER ANTILLES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…35 MPH…55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…W OR 280 DEGREES AT 16 MPH…26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1007 MB…29.74 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Eleven was located near latitude 11.7 North, longitude 40.0 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 16 mph (26 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through Wednesday. A west-northwestward motion at a similar forward speed is forecast to begin Wednesday night and continue through the rest of the week.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm by Wednesday night.

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


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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.

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