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TD-20 Steady for Now; Expected to Become a Power Hurricane Next Week / Rene Barely Hanging On

| September 13, 2020 @ 4:15 pm

Tropical Depression 20

SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST…2100 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…12.7N 37.6W
ABOUT 940 MI…1510 KM WSW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
ABOUT 1600 MI…2570 KM E OF THE LESSER ANTILLES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…35 MPH…55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 12 MPH…19 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 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Twenty was located near latitude 12.7 North, longitude 37.6 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A motion toward the west or west-northwest across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic is expected through Tuesday, followed by a slower northwestward motion Tuesday night and Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the next few days. The depression is expected to become a tropical storm tonight and then will likely strengthen to a hurricane on Tuesday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 MB (29.71 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Large swells generated by Tropical Depression Twenty are expected to reach the Lesser Antilles and the northeastern coast of South America on Wednesday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.


Tropical Depression Rene

SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST…2100 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…27.3N 47.6W
ABOUT 1145 MI…1845 KM NE OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…30 MPH…45 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 6 MPH…9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1011 MB…29.86 INCHES

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Rene was located near latitude 27.3 North, longitude 47.6 West. The depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h). Rene is forecast to begin moving slowly westward and then southwestward during the next two or three days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph (45 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is anticipated. Rene is forecast to become a remnant low on Monday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1011 MB (29.86 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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