TD-19 Expected to Produce Heavy Rains Across South & Central Florida Tonight & Saturday
SUMMARY OF 800 PM EDT…0000 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…25.5N 79.5W
ABOUT 50 MI…80 KM ESE OF MIAMI FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…35 MPH…55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 8 MPH…13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1008 MB…29.77 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for…
* South of Jupiter Inlet to north of Ocean Reef
Interests along the northern Gulf Coast should also monitor the progress of this system. Tropical storm or hurricane watches could be issued for a portion of that area tonight or on Saturday.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 800 PM EDT (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Nineteen was located near latitude 25.5 North, longitude 79.5 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h). On the forecast track, the depression is forecast to move inland over south Florida early on Saturday, move over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico late Saturday, and then move northwestward over the north-central Gulf of Mexico on Monday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. The depression could become a tropical storm before moving across South Florida overnight. Otherwise, it is expected to become a tropical storm on Sunday and gradually intensify through Monday.
The estimated minimum central pressure based on surface observations is 1008 MB (29.77 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND: Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area within the next 6 to 12 hours.
RAINFALL: Tropical Depression Nineteen is expected to produce total rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with isolated maximum amounts of 5 inches across central and southern Florida, including the Florida Keys. This rainfall could produce isolated flash flooding and prolong ongoing minor flooding on rivers in the Tampa Bay area.
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