Rene Weakens To a Depression West of the Cabo Verde Islands

Scott Martin | September 8, 2020 @ 9:57 pm

SUMMARY OF 1000 PM CDT…0300 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…17.0N 29.3W
ABOUT 360 MI…575 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…35 MPH…55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 16 MPH…26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1004 MB…29.65 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 200 AM CVT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Rene was located near latitude 17.0 North, longitude 29.3 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h), and a motion toward the west or west-northwest is expected over the next couple of days, followed by a turn to the northwest.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast, and Rene is expected to regain tropical storm strength later on Wednesday morning and become a hurricane in a couple of days.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 MB (29.65 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.

NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM CVT.

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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.